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THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN Will Return to the West End This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

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.

Review: SAM WU IS NOT AFRAID OF GHOSTS, Polka Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 30, 2024

Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts, directed by Emily Ling Williams, is an adaptation of the popular book of the same name. Written by Kevin and Katie Tsang and adapted for the stage by Julie Tsang, we are introduced to Sam Wu (Sam Liu), a young boy who insists that he is NOT afraid of ghosts.

Little Angel Theatre Reveals Autumn/Winter 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2024

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!

THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN Will Embark On Tour and Return to the West End This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024

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.

Full Cast Set For THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN at St. Martin's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023

Following the announcement earlier this year that Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre's musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic story, The Smartest Giant in Town will play on the West End this festive season, casting is now confirmed for this Christmas production. 

Cast Set For PETER PAN at the Rose Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2023

Rose Theatre has announced casting for J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, in a new version by Evan Placey, with music and lyrics by Vikki Stone and directed by Lucy Morell. 

Little Angel Theatre Reveals its Autumn/Winter Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2023

Little Angel Theatre has announced its Autumn /Winter Season which includes a major new adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book reuniting adaptors Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane (who also directs) following their celebrated collaboration on the Olivier-nominated The Smartest Giant in Town, also written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN Will Come to The West End This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2023

Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre have announced a new West End run for their musical adaptation of The Smartest Giant in Town, adapted from the classic story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 

THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN Will Run In The West End And Embark On Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2022

Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre have announced new autumn tour dates and a West End run for their musical adaptation of The Smartest Giant in Town, adapted from the classic story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 

Little Angel Theatre Announces Spring Season 2022
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2022

Little Angel Theatre has announces its 2022 Spring season! Learn more about the full lineup here!

VIDEO: Little Angel Theatre Turns 60 Today and Release A New Behind-the-Scenes Video
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2021

Today, 24 November 2021 iconic children's venue Little Angel Theatre celebrates 60 years of entertaining and inspiring generations of families through the magical artform of puppetry.  When a troupe of enthusiastic puppeteers under the leadership of John and Lyndie Wright transformed a derelict temperance hall in Islington into a theatre specially designed for children's marionette shows in 1961, nothing like it existed anywhere in London. 

2022 UK Tour Announced For Musical Adaptation Of THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2021

Following a critically acclaimed run at Little Angel Theatre over the summer, producers Fierylight and Little Angel Theatre are delighted to announce a UK tour of The Smartest Giant in Town which will commence on 9 February and continue through to May 2022.

Cast and Creatives Announced For Polka Theatre's Christmas Production, CINDERELLA: THE AWESOME TRUTH
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021

Polka Theatre are bringing wonder to Wimbledon this winter, with the world premiere of madcap musical adventure Cinderella: the AWESOME truth. This feel-good festive show, with music and lyrics by the award-winning Felix Hagan (Operation Mincemeat, New Diorama Theatre), celebrates the power of friendship and self-worth.

Little Angel Theatre Announces Autumn/Winter Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2021

60 years later, under the leadership of artistic director Samantha Lane and executive director Peta Swindall, this unique theatre continues to evolve and innovate, reaching millions across the globe through its acclaimed live and digital programme.

Little Angel Theatre Announces Summer Season As The 60th Anniversary Year Continues
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2021

Little Angel Theatre has announced its summer season as their 60th anniversary year continues.  

Photo Flash: Check Out Production Shots of THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2021

New production images are today released for the brand-new musical adaptation of  Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story The Smartest Giant in Town, published by Macmillan Children’s Books. 

THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN Will Reopen Little Angel Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2021

Little Angel Theatre will open its doors again to socially distanced audiences with a brand-new production based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved story The Smartest Giant in Town, published by Macmillan Children's Books. Co-produced with Fierylight, the new show is a highlight of Little Angel's 60th anniversary season and will run from 28 May - 8 August at Little Angel Studios. 

THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN Co-Production Announced from Little Angel Theatre and Fierylight 
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2021

The Smartest Giant in Town, published by Macmillan Children's Books. Co-produced  with Fierylight, the new show is a highlight of Little Angel's 60th anniversary season and will run from 28 May - 8 August at Little Angel Studios.

Little Angel Theatre Announces Puppet Picnic Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2020

As Little Angel Theatre's doors are still closed, they're heading out across Upper Street to Islington Square for a two-week festival of outdoor performances and workshops, from 24 August - 3 September.