Samantha Lane News

Little Angel Theatre announced its initial plans to mark 65 years, with a season of programming celebrating the London puppet theatre's milestone anniversary.

FATE Productions will present POP PRINCEXX at Caveat NYC, featuring a cast of femme and nonbinary performers singing selections from pop and princess icons, music directed by Tiffany Marie Wilhelm.

54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder, and many more. 

In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 

Set beneath a vibrant circus tent filled with sparkling multicoloured lights and fluttering flags, the production opens with a jovial instrumental atmosphere that immediately invites children into the world of the show.

Little Angel Theatre has received a £38,400 grant from the Wolfson Foundation to create a new street-facing workshop in Islington. The project will support puppetry training, marionette conservation, and public engagement as the theatre marks its 65th anniversary.

Little Angel Theatre once again excel as a leader in early years storytelling with its gentle and beautifully crafted production of Me..., adapted from the much loved book by Emma Dodd and directed by Samantha Lane. Aimed at children aged two to five, the 35 minute show offers an inviting first experience of theatre, which is both visually enchanting and emotionally reassuring.

Dermot O’Leary’s bestselling children’s book Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape will be adapted into a brand-new family musical opening Spring 2026.

The cast and band members have been set for Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a toe-tappin', heartstring-tuggin' holiday musical featuring songs by eleven-time GRAMMY Award winner Dolly Parton.

Little Angel Theatre has revealed a vibrant new season for Autumn/ Winter 2025 with the return of some beloved classics both in Islington and on the road. See the full lineup here!

Composer, musician and artist and Jonathan Larson Grant winner Veronica Mansour will perform original music at Adelphi University's Performing Arts Center. Learn more!

KING'S HEAD THEATRE has announced the full cast for its first family pantomime, featuring the voice of Judi Dench and starring Ella Vaday. The show runs from November 30 to January 5.

Little Angel Theatre’s new musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book will have its West End premiere this Christmas. 

Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre’s musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic story, The Smartest Giant in Town, is returning this Christmas at the St Martin’s Theatre from 29 November 2024 – 05 January 2025 where it will once again play in tandem with The Mousetrap which has run at the theatre since 1974, which marks its record-breaking 50 year run at the venue.

City Springs Theatre Company revealed an updated schedule for JERSEY BOYS. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

King’s Head Theatre will present its first ever family pantomime in its new and flexible 250-seat auditorium this Christmas. Presented in this fantastic intimate setting, Cinderella will be fully immersive, with puppets from Little Angel Theatre, featuring sensational songs, hilarious slapstick comedy, romance and plenty of audience participation; firmly rooted in Islington, the panto will celebrate the borough’s rich history.

Little Angel Theatre has announced new commissions, revivals and the continuation of an ambitious touring programme of work for its Autumn 2024/25 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Little Angel Theatre’s Children’s Puppet Festival will return for its second year after a successful launch in 2023. The new festival won a one-off Offie Award at this year’s Off West End Award Ceremony for its work showcasing many different styles of puppetry by award-winning companies for a wide range of different age groups. 

Catch the Fierylight & Little Angel Theatre co-production, THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN, on tour from 08 October 2024 and returning to the West End for Christmas.

Three brand new productions offer something for all age ranges at Little Angel Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!