Little Angel Announces May to July Kids' Listings, inc. THE UGLY DUCKLING, London

London's Little Angel Theatre has announced its children's programme up to July. Highlights include their classic production of THE UGLY DUCKLING and the annual Summer Party.

The Ugly Duckling
A Little Angel Theatre Production for ages 3+

A Little Angel classic keeping close to the spirit of Hans Anderson’s perceptive story. Accompanied by live music and voices, beautifully made puppets tell the story of the little Duckling who grows up feeling “different”. Meet Mother Duck and her charming family, the wise Blackbird, the friendly Bug-Eyed Toad and the pompous Great Gobble-Gobble Turkey. An adventure is waiting to be had ending in cheers aplenty with this classic tale.

Running Time: Approx 1 hour 10 mins including interval

Performance Dates and Times:
Sat 19 May – Sun 8 Jul 2012
Wed / Thu: 10am and 1pm (11am and 2pm during Easter holidays)
Friday: 1pm and 5pm (11am and 2pm during Easter holidays)
Sat / Sun: 11am and 2pm

Suitable for ages 3+

Baby friendly performances on Sundays at 11am. Extra baby friendly performance on Thu 7 Jun 11am.

Relaxed performance on 16 June, 2pm. Designed for adults or children who might find it difficult to sit quietly and still for an entire performance, or who are uncomfortable with sudden lighting changes or loud noises.

The Little Angel Theatre Summer Party
at Little Angel Theatre and St Mary’s Church Gardens

Saturday 7th July 2012, 1-5pm, FREE.

Little Angel’s annual party is back and open to all for free. Join in with puppet making, performances, demonstrations and tours of Little Angel Theatre. This year’s theme is Punch and Judy to celebrate the 350th birthday of Punch.

KIDS FUN DAY
Age 5-11 years

Top quality creative fun! The day starts with a performance of The Ugly Duckling, followed by a puppet making workshop in the afternoon and an opportunity to perform with the puppets the participants have made.

Dates, times and tickets:
Wednesday 6 June, 10.30am – 4pm
£45 per per person / £35 conc

CRAFTY KIDS
Age 2-5 yrs plus parent/carer

The Little Angel's Saturday morning eight week club for 2-5 year olds and their carers. Inspiration this term comes from Punch and Judy. Term begins with everyone seeing a performance, then each session involves crafty puppetry activities, songs and games. Children leave each session with something they have made. Go to their Punch and Judy summer party on the 7 July to parade with some of your puppets.

Dates, Times and Tickets
Saturday 5 May – Saturday 30 June (no class 2 June)
Saturday mornings 9.45am - 11.00am or 11.30am - 12.45pm
£90 per carer/child pair / £65 concession

SATUDAY PUPPET CLUB
Age 5-11 yrs

To celebrate Punch and Judy’s 350th anniversary participants will be working to create large scale and hand held puppets/costume to parade at the summer party on 7 July. Term begins with a Punch and Judy performance and meeting a Punch Professor who will explain the history of this classic show and give an opportunity to see the puppets up close.

Dates, Times and Tickets
Saturday 5 May – Saturday 7 July (no class 2 June)
Saturday mornings
Age 5-8’s group: 9.45 - 11am or 11.30am - 12.45 pm
9-11’s group: 9.45 - 11.00am
£85 per person / £60 concessions

LITTLE ANGEL YOUTH THEATRE
Age 11-15 yrs

This term The Youth Theatre will be creating their own Punch and Judy style ‘booth’ shows which they will perform at our Summer Party on the 7 July, taking inspiration from this anarchic character to make their own characters and performances. Term begins by seeing The Adventures of Thunder and Coal on 5 May, an exciting new musical show for young people and adults.

5 May – 7 July (no class 2 June)
Saturday mornings 11am - 1pm (except week 1 - show at 3pm)
£85 per person / £60 concession

http://www.littleangeltheatre.com

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