Make a Puppet Show at Home I Day One TheLittleATheatre 2020-03-24 | Samantha, Charlotte and Isabelle take you through the steps of making your own puppet show with children at home. In this first video, they read you the story of the Baba Yaga, and take you through the first steps of choosing a story, understanding and sketching your characters. This activity is ideal for children ages 3-11 (younger children may need more adult help). For more resources and ideas on making puppets at home, visit: www.littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources
Charlie Cook Young Authors Competition - Charlies Final Book TheLittleATheatre 2024-08-31 | This is the story all about a little boy named Charlie who has a passion for reading and can't wait to tell you all about his favourite book! Were you inspired by Charlie's story? If so we want you to put your writer's hat on and create a story inspired by this excerpt from Charlie Cook's Favourite Book! Deadline for entries: 31st September 2024charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition........... The Charlie Cook production is all about the joy of reading, sharing stories and celebrating creativity!We will be running a creative writing competition through the run of the the tour where young authors can submit short stories, taking inspiration from excerpts of the book. We will be celebrating entries throughout the year, with winners receiving book tokens and selected stories will be published in an anthology at the end of next year (2024). From November 2023, we will be releasing a video each month from characters in the show reading excerpts from the book as inspirational and giving more details about the competition and how to enter. These will be released on the Charlie Cook website and social media sites. The Rules: - The competition is open to children between the ages of 4 and 15. - All entries must be submitted by an adult capable of giving permission on behalf of the child-parent/guardian or the child's teacher who has obtained the parents or guardian's permission. - The story must be entirely the work of the child. - Entries can be up to 1,000 words - There will be several closing dates for the competition throughout the year. How to Enter: Please email your entry as a PDF or Word document or you can post your entry to: Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage London N1 2DN Or email CharlieCook@littleangeltheatre.com along with your name, full postal address and email. For teachers submitting multiple entries, please ensure parents/guardians have given their permission and where that's not possible please encourage individual online entry. For T&C's find out more on our website: charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition
Charlie Cook Young Authors Competition - Ghost Story TheLittleATheatre 2024-08-01 | This is the story all about a ghost living in a castle who loves to play pranks and scare everyone... just for a laugh of course! Were you inspired by this story? If so we want you to put your writer's hat on and create a story inspired by this excerpt from Charlie Cook's Favourite Book! Deadline for entries: 31st August 2024charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition...........The Charlie Cook production is all about the joy of reading, sharing stories and celebrating creativity!We will be running a creative writing competition through the run of the the tour where young authors can submit short stories, taking inspiration from excerpts of the book. We will be celebrating entries throughout the year, with winners receiving book tokens and selected stories will be published in an anthology at the end of next year (2024). From November 2023, we will be releasing a video each month from characters in the show reading excerpts from the book as inspirational and giving more details about the competition and how to enter. These will be released on the Charlie Cook website and social media sites. The Rules: - The competition is open to children between the ages of 4 and 15. - All entries must be submitted by an adult capable of giving permission on behalf of the child-parent/guardian or the child's teacher who has obtained the parents or guardian's permission. - The story must be entirely the work of the child. - Entries can be up to 1,000 words - There will be several closing dates for the competition throughout the year. How to Enter: Please email your entry as a PDF or Word document or you can post your entry to: Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage London N1 2DN Or email CharlieCook@littleangeltheatre.com along with your name, full postal address and email. For teachers submitting multiple entries, please ensure parents/guardians have given their permission and where that's not possible please encourage individual online entry. For T&C's find out more on our website: charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition
Charlie Cook Young Authors Competition - Cake TheLittleATheatre 2024-07-01 | This is the story about the World's Biggest Cake....Were you inspired by this story? If so we want you to put your writer's hat on and create a story inspired by this excerpt from Charlie Cook's Favourite Book! Deadline for entries: 31st July 2024charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition...........The Charlie Cook production is all about the joy of reading, sharing stories and celebrating creativity!We will be running a creative writing competition through the run of the the tour where young authors can submit short stories, taking inspiration from exerts of the book.We will be celebrating entries throughout the year, with winners receiving book tokens and selected stories will be published in an anthology at the end of next year (2024).From November 2023, we will be releasing a video each month from characters in the show reading excerpts from the book as inspirational and giving more details about the competition and how to enter. These will be released on the Charlie Cook website and social media sites.The Rules:- The competition is open to children between the ages of 4 and 15.- All entries must be submitted by an adult capable of gibing permission on behalf of the child - parent/guardian or the child's teacher who has obtained the parents or guardians permission.- The story must be entirely the work of the child.- Entries can be up to 1,000 words- There will be several closing dates for the competition throughout the year.How to Enter: Please email your entry as a PDF or Word document or you can post your entry to:Little Angel Theatre,14 Dagmar PassageLondonN1 2DNOr email CharlieCook@littleangeltheatre.com along with your name, full postal address and email.For teachers submitting multiple entries, please ensure parents/guardians have given their permission and where that's not possible please encourage individual online entry.For T&C's find out more on our website: charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition
Minny Stynker by Soap Soup Theatre Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2024-06-11 | A new Family Show and Augmented Reality Experience, inspired by an original story by Artistic Director Tomasin Cuthbert.Moving house to a new city where it always rains, Kit is alone. Making friends is always hard, but here, it feels impossible. The rain beats down on the roof and drips down the window panes, trapping Kit in the quiet stillness of their dingy bedroom. But, one night, when idly scribbling to pass the time, the swirls and whirls on the page giggle into a life of their own, and a very unusual adventure unfolds!A story about the magic of creativity, how we reach out to each other in the darkness and together, bring the impossible to life.Devised by one of Bristol’s leading theatre makers for family audiences, Soap Soup combines high quality children’s theatre with the magic of projection mapping, bringing the vibrant illustrations from the book to life. Minny Stynker will bring you a completely unique theatre experience of the like you’ve never experienced before.littleangeltheatre.com/seasons/childrens-puppet-festival-2024
Prince Charming Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2024-06-09 | Prince Charminglittleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/prince-charmingA Little Angel Theatre ProductionWritten by Jenny WortonFor everyone over 6Playing until 27 Jul 2024Fine today … can’t get out of bed tomorrow. That was three months ago. I’ve been in these pants ever since.It’s a lot of pressure being Prince Charming. There’s all those dragons to fight and kingdoms to save, not to mention being charming all the time. It’s enough to make anyone a little worried.Holed up in his bed, Prince Charming is making a list of his worries – from being struck by lightning or getting stuck in quicksand to the problem of his unfortunate name. Somebody needs to come to our Prince’s rescue.This musical is funny, endearing and suitable for anyone who’s ever felt a bit anxious. littleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/prince-charmingCreditsWritten by Jenny WortonDirected by Elgiva FieldDesigned by Oliver HymansLighting designed by Sherry CoenenComposed by Tom GrayAssociate Musical Direction by Anthony EnglandLyrics by Jenny Worton and Tom GrayStage Managed by Alex BradfordPerformed by Elisa de Grey and Ruth CalkinTrailer by West End Video
Summer Big Give 2024: Little Angel Theatres Schools Partnership After School Puppet Club TheLittleATheatre 2024-06-09 | LAT believes live puppetry performance has the power to be transformative. Puppetry is a powerful tool for learning, proven to raise literacy levels, communication skills & confidence. We work with 8 schools in Islington to enhance learning & reach children facing barriers to accessing our work.After School Puppet Club provides an opportunity to creative engage pupils on a much deeper level, and is especially effective for children with additional needs and/or low self-esteem. Previous evaluation has demonstrated that the program supports speech and language development, teamwork skills and self-confidence.In fact, we have been running this project for almost 7 years and 85.7% pf pupils were observed improving on “sharing their ideas” and 71.4% improved on “asking for help”.It is a very special project and for as little as £25 – doubled to £50 by the Big Give– you can pay for our material costs over the 9 week course at one of our schools!And this year we're raising funds as part of the Big Give #ChampionsForChildren campaign to support this work.Find out more and donate now: bit.ly/3wxXA58
The Curious Rat Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2024-06-07 | The Curious RatPlaying until 21 Jul 2024littleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/the-curious-ratA Little Angel Theatre and Page One Theatre co-productionWritten by Chloe Stephens and Miles MitchellAimed at ages 3 - 8 yearsA big adventure for a small city rat The Curious Rat tells the story of Lucien, a lonely city rat who watches the pigeons from his home under Waterloo Bridge and wishes he could join them in the sky. One day he spots the most amazing pigeon and takes his first brave steps to follow her into the lights of the big city… Come with Lucien as he scampers across the bridge, dodging rain drops. He will meet a set of troublesome traffic lights, take a ride on a busy bus, dance at the carnival and even escape a flock of angry seagulls. On his adventure he will discover that he may not be a bird with wings, but that he has been given his own special things. A poignant and poetic tale to inspire children and adults alike. Playfully combining puppetry and animated projection, this story encourages audiences to celebrate the things that make them unique.CreditsWritten by Chloe Stephens and Miles MitchellPerformed by Ajjaz Awad and Miles MitchellDevised by the companyDirector – Chloe StephensAssistant Director – Juliet JordanPuppet Design and Puppetry Direction – Matt HutchinsonSet and Costume Design – Helen CoystonLighting Design – Aaron J DootsonAssociate Designer – Eve OakleyMusic and Sound – Luke ThomasAnimations – Oh StudioProduction Video – PJ McEvoyAccess Consultant – Flossie WaiteDevelop Your Creative Practice Researcher – Sophie RivlinClarinet by John Padfield and Manuel TrabuccoTrumpet and Trombone by Facu RodriguezCello by Luke MooreStage Managed by Victoria PorterSoft Props by Bryony RumbleBridge Construction by Creative FabricationsScenery construction by Set Blue SceneryPoster illustration by Frann Preston-GannonWith special thanks to Ajjaz Awad for her support and contributions throughout the life of this project.Many thanks to Arts Council England for their generous support through grants for the arts.Trailer by West End Video (westendvideo.co.uk)littleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/the-curious-rat
Young Authors Writing Competition - Crocodile TheLittleATheatre 2024-06-01 | This is the story about a greedy Crocodile...Were you inspired by this story? If so we want you to put your writer's hat on and create a story inspired by this excerpt from Charlie Cook's Favourite Book!Deadline for entries: 29th June 2024charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition...........The Charlie Cook production is all about the joy of reading, sharing stories and celebrating creativity!We will be running a creative writing competition through the run of the the tour where young authors can submit short stories, taking inspiration from exerts of the book.We will be celebrating entries throughout the year, with winners receiving book tokens and selected stories will be published in an anthology at the end of next year (2024).From November 2023, we will be releasing a video each month from characters in the show reading excerpts from the book as inspirational and giving more details about the competition and how to enter. These will be released on the Charlie Cook website and social media sites.The Rules:- The competition is open to children between the ages of 4 and 15.- All entries must be submitted by an adult capable of gibing permission on behalf of the child - parent/guardian or the child's teacher who has obtained the parents or guardians permission.- The story must be entirely the work of the child.- Entries can be up to 1,000 words- There will be several closing dates for the competition throughout the year.How to Enter: Please email your entry as a PDF or Word document or you can post your entry to:Little Angel Theatre,14 Dagmar PassageLondonN1 2DNOr email CharlieCook@littleangeltheatre.com along with your name, full postal address and email.For teachers submitting multiple entries, please ensure parents/guardians have given their permission and where that's not possible please encourage individual online entry.For T&C's find out more on our website: charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition
Summer Big Give 2024: Little Angel Theatres Schools Partnership TheLittleATheatre 2024-05-31 | LAT believes live puppetry performance has the power to be transformative. Puppetry is a powerful tool for learning, proven to raise literacy levels, communication skills & confidence. We work with 8 schools in Islington to enhance learning & reach children facing barriers to accessing our work.And this year we're raising funds as part of the Big Give #ChampionsForChildren campaign to support this work.Find out more and donate now: bit.ly/3wxXA58
The Little Prince by Lyngo Theatre Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2024-05-29 | The Little Prince - A collaboration between Lyngo Theatre and Norwich Puppet Theatre.'Has a sheep on a star eaten a rose?' If that sounds silly then you might be like the King and the Business-Man on their lonely asteroids, forgetting that the most important things can only be understood with the heart. The Little Prince is here to remind us that real truth is invisible to the eyes in Lyngo's new collaboration with Norwich Puppet Theatre. Through mesmerising puppetry and beautiful original music the boy who fell to earth teaches his friend the Aviator about love, life and real happiness in this adaptation of one of the best-selling children’s books of all time.littleangeltheatre.com/seasons/childrens-puppet-festival-2024
In the Rehearsal Room: Prince Charming TheLittleATheatre 2024-05-28 | Book Tickets here - littleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/prince-charmingFine today … can’t get out of bed tomorrow. That was three months ago. I’ve been in these pants ever since.It’s a lot of pressure being Prince Charming. There’s all those dragons to fight and kingdoms to save, not to mention being charming all the time. It’s enough to make anyone a little worried.Holed up in his bed, Prince Charming is making a list of his worries – from being struck by lightning or getting stuck in quicksand to the problem of his unfortunate name. Somebody needs to come to our Prince’s rescue.This musical is funny, endearing and suitable for anyone who’s ever felt a bit anxious.Showing at Little Angel Theatre from 18th May to 27th JulyBook Tickets here - littleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/prince-charmingCredits:Written by Jenny WortonDirected by Elgiva FieldDesigned by Oliver HymansLighting designed by Sherry CoenenComposed by Tom GrayAssociate Musical Direction by Anthony EnglandLyrics by Jenny Worton and Tom GrayStage Managed by Alex BradfordPerformed by Elisa de Grey and Ruth CalkinTrailer by West End Video (westendvideo.co.uk)
In the Rehearsal Room: The Curious Rat TheLittleATheatre 2024-05-14 | Come behind the scenes with us into the rehearsal room of The Curious Rat.Running until 21 Jul 2024A Little Angel Theatre and Page One Theatre co-productionWritten by Chloe Stephens and Miles MitchellAimed at ages 3 - 8 yearslittleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/the-curious-ratA big adventure for a small city rat The Curious Rat tells the story of Lucien, a lonely city rat who watches the pigeons from his home under Waterloo Bridge and wishes he could join them in the sky. One day he spots the most amazing pigeon and takes his first brave steps to follow her into the lights of the big city… Come with Lucien as he scampers across the bridge, dodging rain drops. He will meet a set of troublesome traffic lights, take a ride on a busy bus, dance at the carnival and even escape a flock of angry seagulls. On his adventure he will discover that he may not be a bird with wings, but that he has been given his own special things. A poignant and poetic tale to inspire children and adults alike. Playfully combining puppetry and animated projection, this story encourages audiences to celebrate the things that make them unique.littleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/the-curious-ratCreditsWritten by Chloe Stephens and Miles MitchellPerformed by Ajjaz Awad and Miles MitchellDevised by the companyDirector – Chloe StephensAssistant Director – Juliet JordanPuppet Design and Puppetry Direction – Matt HutchinsonSet and Costume Design – Helen CoystonLighting Design – Aaron J DootsonAssociate Designer – Eve OakleyMusic and Sound – Luke ThomasAnimations – Oh StudioProduction Video – PJ McEvoyAccess Consultant – Flossie WaiteDevelop Your Creative Practice Researcher – Sophie RivlinStage Managed by Victoria PorterSoft Props by Bryony RumbleBridge Construction by Creative FabricationsScenery construction by Set Blue SceneryPoster illustration by Frann Preston-GannonWith special thanks to Ajjaz Awad for her support and contributions throughout the life of this project.Many thanks to Arts Council England for their generous support through grants for the arts.With thanks to the following organisations and individuals for their support with the creation and development of this project:Arts Council EnglandTrailer by West End Video (westendvideo.co.uk)
Claytime by Indefinite Articles Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2024-05-01 | Claytime by Indefinite ArticlesThe award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate.Come to a place where the earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations: a world of fabulous forms, amazing animals and morphing monsters.Each Claytime is totally unique - creating its own world, its own characters and its own stories drawn directly from its young audience. Truly, interactive theatre at its most engaging.This show is made with and for 3 to 6 year olds."..an out-of-the-ordinary theatrical experience" Lyn Gardner, The Guardian**** TIME OUT“…a masterclass in clowning and visual improvisation” Total Theatre Magazinelittleangeltheatre.com/seasons/childrens-puppet-festival-2024
Jack and the Beans Talk by Garlic Theatre Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2024-05-01 | A fresh and funny retelling of the traditional story and an ideal gentle introduction to theatre. For ages 3 - 8Was it a dream or did I hear a talking bean?Jack lives on a small farm with his mum and very little to eat. He likes to talk to the birds, his cow and anyone who will listen.Imagine his surprise when he swops his cow for some magic beans and starts to hear a whispering in the breeze and a giant rumble in the sky ...Charming and inventive with plenty of interaction, an enormous beanstalk, bags of gold and a smelly old giantJack and the Beans Talk is a cautionary tale about what might happen if you throw things out of the window!From Garlic Theatre who brought you the amazing Oldilocks and the Three Bears.littleangeltheatre.com/seasons/childrens-puppet-festival-2024
The Zoo That Comes To You by Scarlet Oak Theatre Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2024-05-01 | The Zoo That Comes To You by Scarlet Oak TheatreThe Zoo That Comes To You follows the impassioned attempts of two animal enthusiasts to share their love of and concern for animals with the world. They take in animals that need respite, care or a temporary home and have, accidentally, ended up with a whole sanctuary, but with no visitors! So everybody – animals and humans alike – have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you.Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. They have a lot to say and want to inspire people of all ages to take action, because they know small actions can make a big difference in the world.Featuring puppetry, live music and playful characters, Scarlet Oak Theatre welcomes you to join the conversation about animal conservation.littleangeltheatre.com/seasons/childrens-puppet-festival-2024
Moonsmile by Goofus Theatre Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2024-05-01 | Friendship can be anywhere!Our story starts with a lonely museum Caretaker, who loses something quite dear to him. In his quest to retrieve what was lost, he finds himself on the moon where he meets the strange but loveable Moonlings. Through a ritual of trust and friendship, the Moonlings help the Caretaker restore what was lost to him. Taking this gift back to Earth, the Caretaker rediscovers all that was hidden! Blending music with movement, puppetry, play, and mask this non-verbal performance will immerse audiences in storytelling, creating a space for imagination to thrive.Credits Director – Paul BarnhillPerformers – Paul Barnhill, Oliver Biship, Gemma BondPuppets by – Oliver Bishop, Liz Walker, Gemma BondMusic composed by – Maurice MuddMasks by – Pierre FilliezProducer – Jane Williamslittleangeltheatre.com/seasons/childrens-puppet-festival-2024
Lottie The Travelling Doll by String Theatre Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2024-05-01 | Lottie, a brave and curious doll, gets carried away by a gust of wind and embarks on a journey around the world. Her first postcard to Sophie reads:“I am sorry for the manner of my leaving but I am not sorry that I left. The weather was so fine for the time of the year, I couldn’t bring myself to go back inside and I knew that if I didn’t leave at that exact moment, I might never go, I might never see the world. I am a doll after all and dolls don’t have the same freedom that people do. When an opportunity presents itself, they must take it, and speedily.”Inspired by an event that happened in Franz Kafka's life, the production follows Lottie’s adventures to find her own path, exploring the themes of identity, friendship and freedom.CreditsConcept: Soledad Zárate Director: Mikel Fernandino Hernández Performers: Alfonso Lázaro, Jess Shead, Soledad Zárate Voiceover artist: Sadhbh Marshall-Coghlan Music and sound: Jimmy Sheals Piano intro: Jessie Maryon Davies Postcards writer & voiceover director: Caitríona Ní Mhurchú Voice recording engineer: Niall Toner Jr Animation: Chloe Rodham Light design: Alfonso Lázaro Glove puppets: Mikel Fernandino Hernández Marionettes: Soledad Zárate Shadows: Jess Shead Prop maker and outside eye: Raúl García Marionette movement: Stephen Mottramlittleangeltheatre.com/seasons/childrens-puppet-festival-2024
Boxville by Cardboard Adventures Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2024-05-01 | A Cardboard Adventures Production Join Designer Sam Wilde and Director Ian Nicholson (I Want My Hat Back Trilogy) on their next cardboard adventure. Using their trademark sustainable cardboard puppet style explore BOXVILLE, a land made entirely from sustainable cardboard!Work with the BOXVILLE engineers to craft-a-long with the story and build your own way through the tasks and trials of BOXVILLE, earning everything you need to become a fully fledged cardboard engineer! You will meet paper dragons, corrugated crabs and cardboard space robots in this STEM skilled, hands on, interactive, cardboard adventure! Credits:Directed and Design - Sam WildeCo Director - Ian Nicholson Producer - Sarah Shephard Lighting Design - Sherry Coenen Sound Design - Greg Hall Dramaturg - Stephanie Kempson Assistant Designer - Ruby Brown Performers TBClittleangeltheatre.com/seasons/childrens-puppet-festival-2024
Monster Circus by Georgia Hill Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2024-05-01 | Monster Circus by Georgia HillRoll up, Roll up, come and join the Monster Circus! Can you make the clown tell jokes? Dare to make the puppet walk the tightrope? Georgia’s Monster Circus is a unique opportunity for children to explore puppets and have a go at puppeteering! Learn about a monster mash-up of puppet styles that are used in theatre, television, and carnivals.A monstrously fun and lively hands-on workshop! The Monster Circus puppets are extra special as they have been made by Georgia especially for the children to puppeteer- designed for small hands, the perfect size for children to operate and bring to life.littleangeltheatre.com/seasons/childrens-puppet-festival-2024
Under the Little Red Moon by English Touring Opera Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2024-05-01 | Our story begins with a red moon rising.But why is the moon red?Now it’s turned blue and it’s crying.Do the ladybirds know why?Perhaps the little pond can tell us?Or maybe the rabbits have the answer… Join Lulu, Monty and their friend Tom on a vibrant and colourful journey in English Touring Opera’s new opera for babies Under the Little Red Moon. Made in consultation with pediatricians, Under the Little Red Moon explores the development of language with the help of music and movement, composed by Russell Hepplewhite.Suitable for ages 6-24 months.Credits:Writer/Composer: Tim Yealland MBEComposer: Russell HepplewhiteDesigner: Alison AlexanderProducer: Bradley TravisAssistant Producer: Maddy BarnesCast:Lulu: Rachel SpeirsMonty: Bradley TravisTom/Percussionist: Tom Highnam Actor/Stage Manager: Gusta Matthewslittleangeltheatre.com/seasons/childrens-puppet-festival-2024
Young Authors Writing Competition - A Thief!! TheLittleATheatre 2024-05-01 | This is the story of a Thief - were you inspired by this story? If so we want you to put your writer's hat on and create a story inspired by this excerpt from Charlie Cook's Favourite Book!Deadline for entries: 30th June 2024charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition...........The Charlie Cook production is all about the joy of reading, sharing stories and celebrating creativity!We will be running a creative writing competition through the run of the the tour where young authors can submit short stories, taking inspiration from exerts of the book.We will be celebrating entries throughout the year, with winners receiving book tokens and selected stories will be published in an anthology at the end of next year (2024).From November 2023, we will be releasing a video each month from characters in the show reading excerpts from the book as inspirational and giving more details about the competition and how to enter. These will be released on the Charlie Cook website and social media sites.The Rules:- The competition is open to children between the ages of 4 and 15.- All entries must be submitted by an adult capable of gibing permission on behalf of the child - parent/guardian or the child's teacher who has obtained the parents or guardians permission.- The story must be entirely the work of the child.- Entries can be up to 1,000 words- There will be several closing dates for the competition throughout the year.How to Enter: Please email your entry as a PDF or Word document or you can post your entry to:Little Angel Theatre,14 Dagmar PassageLondonN1 2DNOr email CharlieCook@littleangeltheatre.com along with your name, full postal address and email.For teachers submitting multiple entries, please ensure parents/guardians have given their permission and where that's not possible please encourage individual online entry.For T&C's find out more on our website: charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition
Out of the Hat! by Long Nose Puppets Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2024-05-01 | When Doris and Delilah wake up to find something strange and sparkly has fallen from the sky, they are inspired to put on the world’s greatest magic show! But HOW do you make real magic happen? What ingredients do you need and who can help them?Along the way they encounter some fabulous characters; a transformative moth, a band of musical frogs, an artistic spider and a sassy glow-worm who all help to create their dream.Will the conjuring trick work and will anything EVER come out of the hat?A story about friendship and the true magic of nature. Full to the brim with lively songs by the talented Tom Gray of Gomez. A feast for the senses and a spectacular theatre experience for everyone!littleangeltheatre.com/seasons/childrens-puppet-festival-2024
Persephone - A Tale of the Seasons TheLittleATheatre 2024-04-03 | A Little Angel Theatre Productionlittleangeltheatre.com/whats-onAimed at ages 6 to 3 yearsJoin Persephone and her animal friends as they guide you and your babies through the changes in nature, collecting things on their way…Hear a robin chirp a merry tune, as it gets colder and the days draw in. Will you be able to catch a snowflake? Hop through the meadow with a bunny, watching the flowers bloom. Will there be an April shower? Perhaps you can catch the bubbles from the bubbling brook? Listen to the waves of the ocean and fly through the summer with a colourful butterfly, feeling the heat of the sun on your face. Can you catch a sunbeam? See the leaves change colour and fall to the ground as a hedgehog snuffles through the undergrowth. Perhaps you can catch the wind?Persephone is a gentle sensory exploration of the seasons, perfect for babies and toddlers.There are separate performance times for babies (6-18 months) and toddlers (18 months – 3 years). Click here for the baby performances.CreditsDirected by Samantha LaneDevised by the companyDesigned by Ash AppaduComposed by Zara NunnLighting Design by Sherry CoenenPerformed by Rosa HiggsIllustration by Amberin Huqlittleangeltheatre.com/whats-on
Charlie Cook Young Authors Competition - Aliens TheLittleATheatre 2024-04-01 | This is the story of Aliens! Were you inspired by this story? If so we want you to put your writer's hat on and create a story inspired by this excerpt from Charlie Cook's Favourite Book!Deadline for entries: 29th April 2024charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition...........The Charlie Cook production is all about the joy of reading, sharing stories and celebrating creativity!We will be running a creative writing competition through the run of the the tour where young authors can submit short stories, taking inspiration from excerpts of the book.We will be celebrating entries throughout the year, with winners receiving book tokens and selected stories will be published in an anthology at the end of next year (2024).From November 2023, we will be releasing a video each month from characters in the show reading excerpts from the book as inspirational and giving more details about the competition and how to enter. These will be released on the Charlie Cook website and social media sites.The Rules:- The competition is open to children between the ages of 4 and 15.- All entries must be submitted by an adult capable of giving permission on behalf of the child-parent/guardian or the child's teacher who has obtained the parents or guardian's permission.- The story must be entirely the work of the child.- Entries can be up to 1,000 words- There will be several closing dates for the competition throughout the year.How to Enter: Please email your entry as a PDF or Word document or you can post your entry to:Little Angel Theatre,14 Dagmar PassageLondonN1 2DNOr email CharlieCook@littleangeltheatre.com along with your name, full postal address and email.For teachers submitting multiple entries, please ensure parents/guardians have given their permission and where that's not possible please encourage individual online entry.For T&C's find out more on our website: charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition
Robin Finger Song TheLittleATheatre 2024-03-27 | Learn with Persephone this Robin Finger song.Learn more about Little Angel Theatre at www.littleangeltheatre.com
Bunny Finger Song. TheLittleATheatre 2024-03-27 | Learn with Persephone this Bunny Finger song.Learn more about Little Angel Theatre at www.littleangeltheatre.com
Butterfly Finger Song TheLittleATheatre 2024-03-27 | Learn with Persephone this Butterfly Finger song.Learn more about Little Angel Theatre at www.littleangeltheatre.com
Hedgehog Finger Song TheLittleATheatre 2024-03-27 | Learn with Persephone this Hedgehog Finger song.Learn more about Little Angel Theatre at www.littleangeltheatre.com
The Stage Awards 2024 - Fringe Theatre of the Year Winners TheLittleATheatre 2024-03-21 | We are incredibly honoured to have been nominated 2 years in a row for Fringe Theatre of the Year awards and to win it this year is an absolute dream! We cannot thank everybody enough. Take a look at all the other incredible winners featured this year.www.littleangeltheatre.com The Stage Awards in association with Tysers Live are one of the highest profile awards celebrating theatre across the whole of the UK and beyond.The Stage Awards 2024 were held at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London on January 29.Winners at the 2024 awards included Little Angel Theatre, Battersea Arts Centre and Culture Collective.To find out full details about The Stage Awards visit:thestage.co.uk/awards/the-stage-awards Videography by Jake Waby Productions
Be Kind (acoustic version) performed by the cast of Medusas First Kiss TheLittleATheatre 2024-03-20 | ...
Medusas First Kiss - Rehearsal Trailer, behind-the-scenes with the Creative Team! TheLittleATheatre 2024-03-14 | ...
Medusas First Kiss TheLittleATheatre 2024-03-12 | Book Now: littleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/medusas-first-kissA Little Angel Theatre and Cuckoo Bang Theatre co-productionA brand new punk rock musicalFor everyone over 10Book & Lyrics P Burton-MorganMusic & Lyrics Holly MallettFollowing the short film commission from Little Angel Theatre in 2022, the world premiere of Medusa’s First Kiss plays at Little Angel Theatre this season.Medusa has just started at Olympus High. Look, there’s sports star Atlas out on the field, Aphrodite cheerleading from the side, goth Persephone hanging out by the school gates and don’t forget mysterious school-witch Circe… Maybe this is the school where Medusa will finally learn how to fit in. But soon enough she’s out with the gods, as mean girl Athena writes a load of nasty words on her locker and even her own snakes-for-hair decide to give her the cold shoulder. She’s on her own.Will she ever find friends, let alone love? And who will help her along the way?Through playful knitted puppetry and electrifying punk rock music from Holly Mallett (Moxy in CBBC’s Andy & The Band) and P Burton-Morgan (In The Willows, Little Mermaid, Jungle Book) this brand new musical of self-acceptance and friendship is brought thrillingly to life. Percy Jackson meets Heartstopper, with rock songs.Book Now: littleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/medusas-first-kiss
Charlie Cook Young Authors Competition - Owl TheLittleATheatre 2024-03-01 | This is the story about an Owl in an oak tree full of birds...Were you inspired by this story? If so we want you to put your writer's hat on and create a story inspired by this excerpt from Charlie Cook's Favourite Book!Deadline for entries: 29th March 2024charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition...........The Charlie Cook production is all about the joy of reading, sharing stories and celebrating creativity!We will be running a creative writing competition through the run of the the tour where young authors can submit short stories, taking inspiration from excerpts of the book. We will be celebrating entries throughout the year, with winners receiving book tokens and selected stories will be published in an anthology at the end of next year (2024). From November 2023, we will be releasing a video each month from characters in the show reading excerpts from the book as inspirational and giving more details about the competition and how to enter. These will be released on the Charlie Cook website and social media sites. The Rules: - The competition is open to children between the ages of 4 and 15. - All entries must be submitted by an adult capable of giving permission on behalf of the child-parent/guardian or the child's teacher who has obtained the parents or guardian's permission. - The story must be entirely the work of the child. - Entries can be up to 1,000 words - There will be several closing dates for the competition throughout the year. How to Enter: Please email your entry as a PDF or Word document or you can post your entry to: Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage London N1 2DN Or email CharlieCook@littleangeltheatre.com along with your name, full postal address and email. For teachers submitting multiple entries, please ensure parents/guardians have given their permission and where that's not possible please encourage individual online entry. For T&C's find out more on our website: charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition
The Curious Rat Animated Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2024-02-29 | A Little Angel Theatre and Page One Theatre co-productionWritten by Chloe Stephens and Miles Mitchelllittleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/the-curious-rat04 May–21 Jul 2024Aimed at ages 3 - 8 yearsA big adventure for a small city rat The Curious Rat tells the story of Lucien, a lonely city rat who watches the pigeons from his home under Waterloo Bridge and wishes he could join them in the sky. One day he spots the most amazing pigeon and takes his first brave steps to follow her into the lights of the big city… Come with Lucien as he scampers across the bridge, dodging rain drops. He will meet a set of troublesome traffic lights, take a ride on a busy bus, dance at the carnival and even escape a flock of angry seagulls. On his adventure he will discover that he may not be a bird with wings, but that he has been given his own special things. A poignant and poetic tale to inspire children and adults alike. Playfully combining puppetry and animated projection, this story encourages audiences to celebrate the things that make them unique.littleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/the-curious-ratAnimated trailer created by Oh Studio with music by Luke Thomaswww.ohstudio.co.ukCreditsWritten by Chloe Stephens and Miles MitchellPerformed by Ajjaz Awad and Miles MitchellDevised by the companyDirector – Chloe StephensAssistant Director – Juliet JordanPuppet Design and Puppetry Direction – Matt HutchinsonLighting Design – Aaron DootsonSet and Costume Design – Helen CoystonMusic and Sound – Luke ThomasAnimations – Oh StudioProduction Video – PJ McEvoyAccess Consultant – Flossie WaiteDevelop Your Creative Practice Researcher – Sophie RivlinStage Managed by Victoria PorterPoster Illustration by Frann Preston-GannonWith special thanks to Ajjaz Awad for her support and contributions throughout the life of this project.Many thanks to Arts Council England for their generous support through grants for the arts.With thanks to the following organisations and individuals for their support with the creation and development of this project:Arts Council England
In the rehearsal room...Medusas First Kiss (Cast) TheLittleATheatre 2024-02-23 | A Little Angel Theatre and Cuckoo Bang Theatre co-productionA brand new punk rock musicallittleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/medusas-first-kiss Book & Lyrics P Burton-MorganMusic & Lyrics Holly MallettFor everyone over 10Following the short film commission from Little Angel Theatre in 2022, the world premiere of Medusa’s First Kiss plays at Little Angel Theatre this season.Medusa has just started at Olympus High. Look, there’s sports star Atlas out on the field, Aphrodite cheerleading from the side, goth Persephone hanging out by the school gates and don’t forget mysterious school-witch Circe… Maybe this is the school where Medusa will finally learn how to fit in. But soon enough she’s out with the gods, as mean girl Athena writes a load of nasty words on her locker and even her own snakes-for-hair decide to give her the cold shoulder. She’s on her own.Will she ever find friends, let alone love? And who will help her along the way?Through playful knitted puppetry and electrifying punk rock music from Holly Mallett (Moxy in CBBC’s Andy & The Band) and P Burton-Morgan (In The Willows, Little Mermaid, Jungle Book) this brand new musical of self-acceptance and friendship is brought thrillingly to life. Percy Jackson meets Heartstopper, with rock songs.Book & Lyrics by P Burton-MorganMusic & Lyrics by Holly MallettDirected by P Burton-MorganChoreographed by Mark SmithMusical Supervisor Erika GundesenSound Designed by Adrienne QuartlyLighting Designed by Jess BrighamSet & Costume Designed by Ellie MillsPuppets Designed by Aya Nakamura, P Burton-MorganAssociate Directed by Beth WilsonAdditional Puppetry Construction by Ellie MillsShadow Puppetry by Ellie MillsStage Managed by Josie ShippStage Managed by Duncan EarlhamPerformed by Holly Mallett, Chloe Morley and Nadia Wyn Abouayen. (The role of Medusa is shared by Holly and Nadia)Videography by Joseph Lynn
Young Authors Writing Competition - The Story of Rowena Reddalot TheLittleATheatre 2024-02-02 | This is the story of Rowena Reddalot - were you inspired by this story? If so we want you to put your writer's hat on and create a story inspired by this excerpt from Charlie Cook's Favourite Book!Deadline for entries: 29th February 2024charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition...........The Charlie Cook production is all about the joy of reading, sharing stories and celebrating creativity!We will be running a creative writing competition through the run of the the tour where young authors can submit short stories, taking inspiration from excerpts of the book. We will be celebrating entries throughout the year, with winners receiving book tokens and selected stories will be published in an anthology at the end of next year (2024). From November 2023, we will be releasing a video each month from characters in the show reading excerpts from the book as inspirational and giving more details about the competition and how to enter. These will be released on the Charlie Cook website and social media sites. The Rules: - The competition is open to children between the ages of 4 and 15. - All entries must be submitted by an adult capable of giving permission on behalf of the child-parent/guardian or the child's teacher who has obtained the parents or guardian's permission. - The story must be entirely the work of the child. - Entries can be up to 1,000 words - There will be several closing dates for the competition throughout the year. How to Enter: Please email your entry as a PDF or Word document or you can post your entry to: Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage London N1 2DN Or email CharlieCook@littleangeltheatre.com along with your name, full postal address and email. For teachers submitting multiple entries, please ensure parents/guardians have given their permission and where that's not possible please encourage individual online entry. For T&C's find out more on our website: charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition
The Welcome Project - Grandpa Schmols Black Leather Boots TheLittleATheatre 2024-01-25 | Grandpa Schmol's Black Leather Boots by Bee in my Beanie in association with Little Angel TheatreGrandpa Schmol had the biggest boots in Vitebsk. In all of Russia even. They were made of fine black leather and he wore them everywhere! Even when he had to take grandma Rachel and the kids and escape the war. His boots saw them all safely to the new land, through steep mountains, choppy seas and vast wasteland. And when they arrived in the new land? The boots became their home. Based the immigration story of Jewish Russian family in the 18th century, this a fantastical story about endurance and love. A story that shows that no matter how hard things get, as long as you have your shoes on your feet and your loved ones around you – you can feel at home.Credits:Tess Agus – writer & filmmakerKatherine Sturt-Scobie – puppet maker & filmmakerVoices-Sam AgusLimor AgusAgam MizarchiEly MizrachiNoy AsulinNoa Asulin Music:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100588Artist: http://incompetech.com____________________________________________________________________________________Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0_____________________________________________________________________________________Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100588Artist: http://incompetech.com_____________________________________________________________________________________Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297Artist: http://incompetech.com
The Welcome Project TheLittleATheatre 2024-01-23 | Take a look back with us at last Autumn’s ‘Welcome Project’! Made with and for children with experience of refugee status, Little Angel Theatre ventured out on tour with a new suitcase show.In fact, due to new funding we are restarting this project for a few weeks! Donate today to sponsor this project and help us to share the message of “Welcome!” to more young minds. littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/
The Welcome Project - Noise by Timo Quarz TheLittleATheatre 2024-01-18 | A Welcome Project Digital Short Commission by Timo Quarz in association with Little Angel TheatreReuben is 10 years old and his world is turned upside down when he and his mom suddenly move to a completely new country. Feeling like a fish out of water, Reuben withdraws and struggles in his new class where he doesn’t understand the language. How will he overcome his new fears and homesickness? ‘Noise’ is a puppetry short film entirely made out of recycled materials that explores the early struggles of TCKs through the medium of instruments.Timo Quarz is a third culture kid (TCK) director and puppeteer originally born in Germany. Previously having trained as an actor at drama school, NYT, with Frantic Assembly and most importantly Little Angel Theatre, ‘Noise’ marks Timo’s directorial debut. ‘Noise’ is a loosely based autobiographical short film with creative liberties.Credits:Director/Writer/Producer/Puppeteer/Designer/Editor - Timo QuarzMusicTrumpet - Edwyn JamesViolin/Viola - Annelies Janssens
The Welcome Project - The Little Seed’s Journey by Adi Detemo TheLittleATheatre 2024-01-11 | A Welcome Project Digital Short Commission by Adi Detemo in association with Little Angel Theatre"The Little Seed's Journey" is a family adventure that sweeps viewers into an enchanting and heart-warming voyage. It weaves a universal tale of resilience, unity, and the transformative power of hope.Set in a vibrant garden where every day is a celebration of life, the film introduces us to a small, spirited seed. Its world of happiness is abruptly disrupted when a fierce wind carries it away from its home. This marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey.The little seed's path is filled with challenges, from enduring a heavy rainstorm to facing scorching days and dark, uncertain nights. Throughout its struggles, the seed clings to hope and strength.Eventually, the seed is carried away by a gentle wind and awakens in a breathtakingly beautiful garden. Here, it discovers diverse plants and wise companions. Together, they celebrate the beauty of unity."The Little Seed's Journey" is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant adventure that imparts a powerful message of resilience and the importance of welcoming and supporting newcomers. It captivates audiences of all ages, leaving them with a sense of wonder and a heart-warming message of hope.About the Artist:I'm Adi, a film maker and a film student on a journey through the world of cinema. My passion for filmmaking led me to some remarkable educational experiences, including being an alumni of the British Film Institute (BFI) and graduating from the National Film and Television School's (NFTS) craft-skills project. These educational milestones have equipped me with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue my cinematic dreams.But what truly sets my filmmaking journey apart is my personal background. I arrived in the UK as an asylum seeker, which brought with it a myriad of emotions and challenges. This first-hand experience of not feeling at home in a foreign land has deeply influenced my work as a filmmaker. It has inspired me to explore themes of displacement, the yearning for acceptance, and the process of finding one's place in a new and unfamiliar culture. These themes are close to my heart, and I aim to portray them with authenticity and depth in my films.My own life has been touched by the kindness of welcoming and accepting friends, and this has left an indelible mark on my filmmaking. The transformative power of human connections and the profound impact of friendship on one's journey are themes that I often explore in my work.In essence, my personal experiences as an asylum seeker turned filmmaker have shaped the stories I tell and the emotions I convey on screen. I hope to bring a unique and authentic perspective to my films, making them both compelling and relatable to audiences who may have faced similar challenges and experiences.Credits:Directed by Adi DetemoStory and Screenplay By Adi DetemoProduced by Adi Detemo, Eskatnaf Habtiymer, ElCreate StudiosProduction Manager Yohannes GizachewAnimator Michael ErgyeNarrated by Jessica Griffiss
Young Authors Writing Competition - The story of Sir Percy Pilkington TheLittleATheatre 2024-01-03 | This is the story of Sir Percy Pilkington - were you inspired by this story? If so we want you to put your writer's hat on and create a story inspired by this excerpt from Charlie Cook's Favourite Book!Deadline for entries: 29th January 2024charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition...........The Charlie Cook production is all about the joy of reading, sharing stories and celebrating creativity!We will be running a creative writing competition through the run of the the tour where young authors can submit short stories, taking inspiration from excerpts of the book. We will be celebrating entries throughout the year, with winners receiving book tokens and selected stories will be published in an anthology at the end of next year (2024). From November 2023, we will be releasing a video each month from characters in the show reading excerpts from the book as inspirational and giving more details about the competition and how to enter. These will be released on the Charlie Cook website and social media sites. The Rules: - The competition is open to children between the ages of 4 and 15. - All entries must be submitted by an adult capable of giving permission on behalf of the child-parent/guardian or the child's teacher who has obtained the parents or guardian's permission. - The story must be entirely the work of the child. - Entries can be up to 1,000 words - There will be several closing dates for the competition throughout the year. How to Enter: Please email your entry as a PDF or Word document or you can post your entry to: Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage London N1 2DN Or email CharlieCook@littleangeltheatre.com along with your name, full postal address and email. For teachers submitting multiple entries, please ensure parents/guardians have given their permission and where that's not possible please encourage individual online entry. For T&C's find out more on our website: charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition
Charlie Cooks Favourite Book - Show Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2023-12-19 | Charlie loves reading. Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it – it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight…Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book…Credits:Adapted by Barb Jungr and Samantha LaneDirected by Samantha LaneMusic & Lyrics composed by Barb JungrSet & costumes designed by Ellie MillsPuppets designed by Maia Kirkman-RichardsLighting Designed by Sherry CoenenStage managed by Olivia PrestoPerformed by Pierre Hanson-Johnson, Georgie Samuels and Freya StephensonThis play is based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book -Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Text © Julia Donaldson 2005 Illustrations © Axel Scheffler 2005 Published by Macmillan Children’s Books © 2005
Young Authors Writing Competition - The story of Pirates! ARRRRRR! TheLittleATheatre 2023-12-19 | This is a story of Pirates! Were you inspired by this story? If so we want you to get your pirate hat's on and create a story inspired by this excerpt from Charlie Cook's Favourite Book. Aye Matey!Deadline for Entries: 29th December 2023charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition...........The Charlie Cook production is all about the joy of reading, sharing stories and celebrating creativity!We will be running a creative writing competition through the run of the the tour where young authors can submit short stories, taking inspiration from excerpts of the book. We will be celebrating entries throughout the year, with winners receiving book tokens and selected stories will be published in an anthology at the end of next year (2024). From November 2023, we will be releasing a video each month from characters in the show reading excerpts from the book as inspirational and giving more details about the competition and how to enter. These will be released on the Charlie Cook website and social media sites. The Rules: - The competition is open to children between the ages of 4 and 15. - All entries must be submitted by an adult capable of giving permission on behalf of the child-parent/guardian or the child's teacher who has obtained the parents or guardian's permission. - The story must be entirely the work of the child. - Entries can be up to 1,000 words - There will be several closing dates for the competition throughout the year. How to Enter: Please email your entry as a PDF or Word document or you can post your entry to: Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage London N1 2DN Or email CharlieCook@littleangeltheatre.com along with your name, full postal address and email. For teachers submitting multiple entries, please ensure parents/guardians have given their permission and where that's not possible please encourage individual online entry. For T&C's find out more on our website: charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition
Young Authors Competition - Story of Goldilocks TheLittleATheatre 2023-12-19 | This is the story of Goldilocks - were you inspired by this story? If so we want you to put your writer's hat on and create a story inspired by this excerpt from Charlie Cook's Favourite Book!Deadline for entries: 29th December 2023charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition...........The Charlie Cook production is all about the joy of reading, sharing stories and celebrating creativity!We will be running a creative writing competition through the run of the the tour where young authors can submit short stories, taking inspiration from excerpts of the book. We will be celebrating entries throughout the year, with winners receiving book tokens and selected stories will be published in an anthology at the end of next year (2024). From November 2023, we will be releasing a video each month from characters in the show reading excerpts from the book as inspirational and giving more details about the competition and how to enter. These will be released on the Charlie Cook website and social media sites. The Rules: - The competition is open to children between the ages of 4 and 15. - All entries must be submitted by an adult capable of giving permission on behalf of the child-parent/guardian or the child's teacher who has obtained the parents or guardian's permission. - The story must be entirely the work of the child. - Entries can be up to 1,000 words - There will be several closing dates for the competition throughout the year. How to Enter: Please email your entry as a PDF or Word document or you can post your entry to: Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage London N1 2DN Or email CharlieCook@littleangeltheatre.com along with your name, full postal address and email. For teachers submitting multiple entries, please ensure parents/guardians have given their permission and where that's not possible please encourage individual online entry. For T&C's find out more on our website: charliecookonstage.co.uk/young-author-competition
The Welcome Project - Home is Where the Food is by Mikayla Therese R. Teodoro TheLittleATheatre 2023-12-14 | A Welcome Project Digital Short Commission by Mikayla Therese R. Teodoro in association with Little Angel TheatreReese is moving away from the Philippines. Because of this, she has to say goodbye to her beloved aunt, Manang. Upon moving to the UK, she remembers her memories with Manang cooking her most favourite food - their trips to the market, preparing the dishes, and sharing meals together. Despite the neighbourhood children welcoming her into their community, Reese’s longing for home hinders her from making new friends. One day, she finds a book - it’s about Filipino food! Could this help Reese with her homesickness? “Home Is Where The Food Is” explores the magic of sharing meals and what it means to welcome and be welcomed. About the artist:Mikayla Teodoro is a puppet designer and maker from the Philippines. She moved to the UK 4 years ago to study her masters in puppet design and making at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Since then, she has worked in puppet departments for theatre, film and television, and stop-motion animation in varying degrees. Puppet credits include “Garden of Words,” “My Neighbour Totoro,” “Spirited Away,” “The Lion King,” and “Life of Pi.” For her short film, Mikayla explores her lived experience of moving to the UK and the things she left behind - friends, family, and food. Through learning how to cook Filipino meals she has learnt that home is never really far away. Credits: Directed and Written by Mikayla TeodoroMusic Composed by Mark ChoiPuppeteered by James BradwellPuppets Made by Gretchen Maynard-HahnSet and Puppets Designed by Mikayla TeodoroCast:Reese - Reese Dela Vega IsoManang - Kakki TeodoroAdditional Voices - Barbara Jance, Helene Enriquez, Violet Betts, Penny England, and Rosie EnglandCamera and Sound Editing by Tess BentleyVideo Editing by Mikayla TeodoroSounds from Pixabay and Freesound
In the Rehearsal Room with Charlie Cooks Favourite Book 📚🎭 TheLittleATheatre 2023-12-03 | Take a look behind the scenes, meet the talented cast and creative team, and discover a magical realm where play and the joy of reading come to life. 🌟🎶 #CharlieCooksFavouriteBook #BehindTheScenes #JoyOfReadingwww.charliecookonstage.comCharlie Cook's Favourite BookA Little Angel Theatre, The Lowry and Rose Theatre co-productionA musical adaptation of the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel SchefflerAimed at ages 3-8Charlie loves reading. Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it – it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight…Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book…Adapted by Barb Jungr and Samantha LaneDirected by Samantha LaneMusic & Lyrics composed by Barb JungrSet & costumes designed by Ellie MillsPuppets designed by Maia Kirkman-RichardsLighting Designed by Sherry CoenenStage managed by Olivia PrestoPerformed by Pierre Hanson-Johnson, Georgie Samuels and Freya StephensonThis play is based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book -Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Text © Julia Donaldson 2005 Illustrations © Axel Scheffler 2005 Published by Macmillan Children’s Books © 2005
Big Give #ChristmasChallenge 2023 - Puppets For All - Little Angel Theatre TheLittleATheatre 2023-11-27 | To donate to our campaign please click here - donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002RXsmBAAT LAT's Puppet For All Scheme began in 2004 and through our School Partnership and Community Engagement Programmes we provide free tickets for local disadvantaged children and their families. We believe nobody should miss out on the potentially live changing benefits of theatre. We want to widen our reach by offering free tickets to classes of children from across the Borough. We want to remove pre-conceptions about the theatre, demonstrating that it can be for everyone.“To be able to take my children on the scheme when there is free tickets is a rare treat for us. They was amazed and loved every minute of it. For the first time my children sat down and got involved and had smiling faces.”- Puppets for All Beneficiary“We were able to have a day out as a family which did not cost us any more than sweets and drink for the kids and we were very grateful for the time together. Thank you for providing this for our family.”- Puppets for All BeneficiaryTo donate to our campaign please click here - donate.biggive.org/campaign/a056900002RXsmBAAT Video made byFootage by: Chris Wooton, Sebastian Barrett, Niall Hunt and Isaac Madge. Performers: Ajjaz Awad, Ruth Calkin, David Emmings, Daniel Harlock, Phoebe Hyder, Kat Johns-Burke, Imogen Khan, Simon Lyshon, Georgia-Mae Myers, Aya Nakamura, Chris Nayak, Ian Nicholson, Yana Penrose, Elliot Pritchard, Stacey Read, Peyvand Sadeghian,Nadia Shash, Gilbert Taylor, Amy Tweed and Lizzie Wort.
The Welcome Project - Baggage by Aqiong Zhang and Caitlin Strongarm TheLittleATheatre 2023-11-23 | A Welcome Project Digital Short Commission by Aqiong Zhang and Caitlin Strongarm in association with Little Angel TheatreTold through the universal language of gesture, Baggage is a sweet and silly puppetry film that wordlessly tells a story of friendship, belonging, and the complex feelings attached to leaving and finding home while retaining personal identity. Hands are a way for everyone, regardless of who they are and where they’re from, to form connections… especially with little red suitcases. Combining hand and shadow puppetry, as well as new greetings devised by participants at Phosphoros Theatre, Baggage is a touching film that shows how even when we feel at our most alone, help is always at hand.About the artists:Aqiong Zhang is a Chinese artist who recently became an immigrant in the UK. She moved to the UK in 2022 when China was still operating under a strict zero covid policy, and came to London with the intention of trying to find the ‘play’ button to continue her paused life and work. With the act of moving from the known to unknown, she simultaneously experienced feelings of both belonging and isolation. Since her arrival in the UK, Aqiong has worked with various organisations including Little Angel Theatre, SPID Theatre, Bureau of Silly ideas, Ensonglopedia, Polka Theatre, and Chickenshed Theatre as a facilitator, set/costume/puppet designer, puppeteer and performer. Through these projects Aqiong has been able to find a community in a foreign place and feel part of the UK culture whilst still being true to herself. This is why she was so keen to be involved in the Welcome project: which gives others the chance to experience the powerful collaborative spirit the arts can provide. Caitlin Strongarm is an artist and activist whose work invites playful participation in gentle, silly ways. An applied theatre practitioner, puppeteer and placemaker, Caitlin has worked around the world to co-design interactive artworks that centre community voices on issues of social justice; inclusive, intergenerational and intercultural projects that engage and empower, positively disrupt conventional behaviours and ways of thinking, and connect people through shared experience. Caitlin’s is a co-founder of 3K Art House - radical home, art space and community hub; as well as Save The Warehouses - a grassroots campaign protecting threatened spaces and communities in warehouses across London.Caitlin believes that communities change the world, that a sense of belonging is critical for humanity, and that art is a powerful conduit for social change. See more at: www.caitlinstrongarm.comCredits:Story written and directed by Aqiong Zhang and Caitlin StrongarmShadow scene designed and created by Aqiong Zhang and Caitlin Strongarm Filmed by Caitlin Strongarm and Aqiong Zhang with the support of Stephen AllwrightMusic and sound created by Max MortimerFilm edited by Caitlin Strongarm and Aqiong ZhangPuppeteered by Aqiong Zhang, Caitlin Strongarm, Joseph Hennessy, Lorenzo Niyongabo, and Nathan Langridge Handshakes created by young people from Phosphoros Theatre, residents and neighbours from Omega WorksBackground videos of handshakes provided by the website Pixabay Video enhancement by ansiaorchestra
The Welcome Project - Rivers World by Chicken Shop Hermits TheLittleATheatre 2023-11-16 | A Welcome Project Digital Short Commission by Chicken Shop Hermits in association with Little Angel TheatreWhen River and their parents suddenly move to the UK, River finds themselves overwhelmed by the new environment and the arguments between Mum and Dad. Using their vivid imagination, River manages to hide in the wonderful universe their mind creates. However, as Stress Snakes invade River's World, River has to make both their internal and external world welcoming places again, and Sage, a new friend they make in London, might just be the key.CreditsChicken Shop Hermits presentsIn association with Little Angel TheatreStory, Designer, Puppeteer, Director, Editor & Music: Hector T.J. HuangAssistant designer & puppeteer: Chiara ScoglioCamera, lighting & assistant editor: Damiano ZuccoPhotographer: Damiano ZuccoSpecial thanks:Evelina KazlauskaitėAsh AppaduFrancesca MaiFilmmaker/designer/puppeteerHector T.J. HuangHector is a Taiwanese multi-disciplinary theatre maker based in London. Combining different mediums and artforms, especially puppetry, text, and visual arts, he seeks to bridge between otherness and an alienating society.Recent credits include: puppetry shows—Where the Water Falls (puppeteer; Little Angel Theatre), Lost Personhood (co-designer/writer/performer; The Hope Theatre); puppetry short film—To Think Inside the Box (puppeteer/voice actor; selected for Pebbles Underground Film and Video Art; Madness Film Festival; Octopus Marquee Independent Film Festival); new writings—A Thousand Papercuts Still Skin Deep (Playwright, Barons Court Theatre), GREGNANT (playwright/actor, Engine Room, Omnibus Theatre), Wood, Strings, and a Little bit of Brass (playwright, online, commissioned by Peripeteia Theatre Company). Most of his work is inspired by personal queer and migrant lived experience.He completed MFA in Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and trained at Curious School of Puppetry.Hector co-founded puppetry and object theatre collective Chicken Shop Hermits with fellow Italian artist Chiara Scoglio.Camera/lighting & assistant editorDamiano ZuccoDamiano Zucco is an Italian photographer based in London. He's been a member of Spazio Teatro Giovani, one of the most prominent indipendent theatre groups in Verona.His photography work is inspired by cinema and theatre.He currently studies photography at masters' level at Goldsmiths, University of London.Assistant Designer/PuppeteerChiara ScoglioChiara Scoglio is an Italian visual artist, writer and puppetry theatre-maker based in the UK and trained at the University of Greenwich and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Their work always attempts to merge words and visuals while exploring her sense of self and experience of the outside world in a patchwork of inspirations and impressions. Recent credits include the essay The Puppet (The Uncanny, Now & Again), the monologue Tarantasio (Mirror Mirror, Peripeteia Theatre Company), the short film To Think Inside the Box (Pebbles Underground Film and Video Art; Madness Film Festival; Octopus Marquee Independent Film Festival) and the puppetry and object theatre performace Lost Personhood: The Nuggets Anthology (Chicken Shop Hermits, The Hope Theatre).
Finding Santa 2023 Show Trailer TheLittleATheatre 2023-10-25 | Playing this December at The Bloomsbury Theatre, London - ucl.ac.uk/culture/whats-on/little-angel-theatre-presents-finding-santa Ever wondered how letters for Santa Claus get to the North Pole? What if something goes wrong along the way? How will Santa’s elves make sure his mail is delivered on time? The highly acclaimed Little Angel Theatre presents Finding Santa, a funny and heart-warming Christmas show that invites you and your family to help decide how the story unfolds! Filled with quirky characters and loveable puppets, this magical choose-your-own-adventure story is written by much-loved children’s author Sean Taylor, whose award-winning children's books include Hoot Owl, Master Of Disguise, Where The Bugaboo Lives and When A Monster Is Born. What audiences say: ‘The perfect performance to get you into the Christmas spirit’ – Pocket Nannies ‘Heartwarming… This is the perfect way to get back into the spirit of Christmas’ – Pregnant City Girl ‘Delightful..., ideal for the smaller child in your life’ – London with a Toddler 'Highly recommended, we would go again, it was that good!’ Audience Comment ‘Fabulous... very entertaining for both parents and children!’ Audience Comment our-own-adventure story written by children’s author Sean Taylor.Illustrated by Amberin HuqFamily Group of 3+ Persons Promocode: GROUPFS (20% off)Age guidance: anyone aged 3 and over.Running time approx 55min, no intervalPlaying this December at The Bloomsbury Theatre, London - ucl.ac.uk/culture/whats-on/little-angel-theatre-presents-finding-santa
