The festival offers a vibrant programme of shows, workshops and events for children of all ages throughout this August, featuring award-winning puppet theatre companies from across the UK.
From laugh-out-loud comedies to delicate marionettes and imaginative object theatre, this festival is a great opportunity to introduce the children to the joy, creativity and wonder of puppetry in all its forms. This year’s programme comes with plenty of new and traditional productions showcasing emerging talent and stories from around the world.
Check out below the list of festival shows we think you and your little ones will enjoy! The festival runs from 8 to 31 August and alongside the puppet shows there are many family workshops where you and your little ones can create ice cream and ice-lolly puppets, make a bug puppet or just craft, create, and perform with puppets. And best of all, if you or someone you know has an interest in the art of puppetry, there are some interesting adult puppetry courses too.
Festival highlights: what not to miss at the Little Angel Theatre this August
Shoe Baby
A sing-a-long adventure with a baby who takes to the sea, the air and the zoo all in a shoe!
8 – 10 August, Ages 2 – 5, Tickets from £13.00
Adapted from the book written by Joyce Dunbar. The music is written by talented musician, Tom Gray of the award winning band Gomez.
Tales From The Lighthouse
This musical journey is full of stories! Will the songs of the sea’s magic help the lonely lighthouse keeper face his fears and rediscover the beauty of the ocean that surrounds him?
15 – 17 August, Ages 5-11 years, Tickets from £13.00
The Tortoise and the Firefly
Inspired from African folklore this captivating story tells the story of a tortoise and a firefly and their journey through the forests of East Africa. Music, puppets, and an unexpected friendship! A Little Angel Theatre production created by Gisela Mulindwa
15 – 17 August, Ages 3 – 8, Tickets from £13.00
Make you LOL This is Rich and Matt, a multi-award-winning comedy duo coming to London from Australia, armed with toilet-paper cannons and fresh from winning Edinburgh Fringe for the 12th time! This show guarantees belly laughs for the whole family!
19 – 21 August, Ages 5-11, Tickets from £13.00
The Pigeon and the Peacock
A pigeon with poetic talent and the peacock who steals everyone’s attention go head to head in this fabulous feathery fable.
19-21 August, Ages 5-11, Tickets from £13.00
Hickory Dickory Dock
A merry slapstick glove puppet show, starring Mrs Hickory, her cat Dickory, a mouse and a magnificent clock.
22 – 24 August, Ages 3 – 8, Tickets from £13.00
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Mr Shooz is on his uppers. Nobody wants to buy his footwear anymore! Then something magical happens: someone, or something is making amazing shoes in the middle of the night …who are the midnight cobblers and how can he say thank you in return?
23 – 25 August, Ages 3 – 8, Tickets from £13.00
Escape from the Bubble Tub
An exciting adventure across the globe packed with jaw-dropping bubble tricks and lots of puppet animals.
30 – 31 August, Ages 3 – 8, Tickets from £13.00
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