Little Angel Theatre Announces September to December 2011 Listings
By: Caryn Robbins Jul. 21, 2011
Little Angel Theatre Announces September to December 2011 Listings:
Editors please note: Babies and children below the stated ages will not be admitted into the auditorium except at "Baby Friendly" performances.
The Wild Night of the Witches
Little Angel Theatre opened it's doors in 1961 with a 35 minute long-string marionette performance of The Wild Night of the Witches. To celebrate our 50th anniversary we are refurbishing and reviving this production with a cast of trainee marionettists.
The two rival witches Mrs. Itchweed and Gerty MacNamara battle furiously over poisons and cough potions, while Mrs. Rushbridges and Miss Pinkney battle over Mr. Gimp! You can be sure, it all ends in a Wedding... Or...?
A rollicking marionette romp, with music and vocal soundtrack, plus some of the much loved variety turns.
This is an excellent opportunity to witness the first show ever performed at the Little Angel using long string marionettes and utilising the marionette bridge.
Directed by Ronnie Le Drew and Sarah Wright. Puppets carved by John Wright.
Dates and times: 9th - 11th Sept / Fri 7.30pm / Sat/Sun 2.30pm/7.30pm
Price: £10 / £8 conc
By Indefinite Articles/Norwich Puppet Theatre, age 4+
This inventive show explores the myths and legends surrounding giants, from the chalk giants carved into the English landscape, to Jack and the Beanstalk. Written by celebrated poet John Agard, the performance uses a remarkable range of storytelling techniques; the performers mix chalk drawings, live film projection, shadow puppets, poetry and song to create an absorbing and magical piece of theatre.
Dates and times: Wed 28 Sept 10am & 1pm / Thurs 29 Sept 10am
Price: £8 / £6 conc
By Indefinite Articles, age 4+
Steve Tiplady, as Geppetto, uses the objects of a carpenter's workshop to tell the tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy, and the puppet-maker who wants to be a real father. Pinocchio is carved on stage, brushes become a fox and the shadow of two saws transforms into a giant shark. An element of improvisation makes each performance unique. Puppetry, shadows, illusion and especially composed music combine to create a show with something for all ages.
Dates and times: Thurs 29 Sept 1pm / Fri 30 Sept 1pm & 5pm / Sat 1 & Sun 2 Oct 11am/1.30pm/3.30pm. Baby Friendly show Sunday 11am.
Price: £8 / £6 conc (Friday 5pm all tickets £5)
By Noisy Oyster, age 3+
The DaSilva marionette circus troupe has been delighting audiences of all ages, around the world, for almost half a century. Each of the one third life-size marionettes has been individually crafted to perform its own feat of dazzling dexterity, on the big top stage. This traditional family show, now in its second generation, has been brought right up to date with all the thrills and spills of a real-life circus.
Dates and times: 5th - 9th Oct - Wed/Thurs 10am & 1pm / Fri 1pm & 5pm / Sat/Sun 11am & 2pm. Baby Friendly shows Saturday & Sunday 11am.
Price: £8 / £6 conc (Friday 5pm all tickets £5)
By Banyan Theatre, age 3+
Five and twenty tin soldiers all identical but for one. A chance tumble from a window ledge begins a journey into the unknown... This charming adaptation of the traditional tale illustrates beautifully the transition between fantasy and reality told gently through puppetry, music and storytelling.
"Best Childrens show" Time Out
Dates and times: 12th - 16th Oct - Wed/Thurs 10am & 1pm / Fri 1pm & 5pm / Sat/Sun 11am & 2pm. Baby Friendly show Sunday 11am.
Price: £8 / £6 conc (Friday 5pm all tickets £5) Aladdin
By Indigo Moon Theatre, age 4+
This colourful tale from the Arabian Nights is set in the Middle East: a place of mystery, enchantment and strange, mythical creatures. Large scale contemporary Shadow Puppet theatre tells of a poor street boy who falls hopelessly in love with a Royal Princess. What magic would he need just to see her again? Follow his wild and dangerous adventures as he gets caught up in excitement way beyond his control. Find out more about this inspirational and accessible art form after the show.
Dates and times: 19th - 23rd Oct - Wed/Thurs 10am & 1pm / Fri 1pm & 5pm / Sat/Sun 11am & 2pm. Baby Friendly show Sunday 11am.
Price: £8 / £6 conc (Friday 5pm all tickets £5)
By The Rainbow Collectors, age 5+
Come and join in with The Rainbow Collectors re-tell the popular story of The Gingerbread Man. Using puppetry, live cooking, and a sprinkle of imagination, The Gingerbread Man is brought to life in a brand new way. Two children are helping their mother in the kitchen. But when they are left to their own devices, the mischievous pair accidentally create the Gingerbread Man. He leads them on an adventure, where they encounter curious animals and cause a lot of mess, plus there's a delicious ending for everyone!
Dates and times: Tues 25 - Fri 28 October at 11am and 2pm daily
Price: £8 / £6 conc
A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings
Little Angel Theatre in association with Kneehigh Theatre
From 19 November 2011 until 29 January 2012
Inspired by the by Gabriel Garcia Marquez short story for children, this stunning new production will inspire both children and adults.
In a startling world of ruined beauty and magic reality a very old man with enormous wings crashes to earth in a flurry of feathers. Found by the villagers behind the chicken coop, nothing will ever be the same again.
Kneehigh Theatre's joint artistic director Mike Shepherd and Little Angel Theatre's founding family - Lyndie, Sarah and Joe Wright - celebrate the culmination of Little Angel's 50th anniversary year with this exciting new production.
For age 6 to adult. Performances Wed-Sun weekly inc Boxing Day. .
From 7 December 2011 - 29 January 2012
This classic story is retold by Little Angel Theatre. As the Three Bears head out for a quiet family picnic in the countryside, wild-child Goldilocks mischievously explores their home. For age 2-5. Performances Tuesdays to Sundays weekly. See www.littleangeltheatre.com for full performance schedule or call the box office.
TAKE PART - Termly Clubs and Fun Days for Children:CRAFTY KIDS (ages 2-5 nursery and reception)Crafty Kids is our extremely popular Saturday morning 8 week club for 2-5 year olds (nursery and reception ages) and their carers. Members begin the term by watching a performance of Da Silva Circus Marionette Circus where both puppets and people perform an array of circus feats and acts! The following 7 weeks are spent on 'crafty' activities, songs and games linked to the show including some simple puppet making. The children must be accompanied by an adult carer and will leave each session with something they have made themselves. Why not take the little one to Crafty Kids while the older children make puppets at our ever popular Saturday Puppet club?
Saturday mornings:
9.45am - 11.00am or 11.30am - 12.45pm
8th October - 3rd December (no class 29th Oct half term)
£90 per carer/child pair/£65 concession (includes seeing the show)
SPC members see a performance of Pinocchio at Little Angel before undertaking a 9 week challenge to create their own puppets and develop a short play for performance. The term culminates in a grand finale for friends and family using the puppets they have made. SPC is split into to 2 age groups - 5 to 8's and 9 to 11's. We have two time slots to choose from for the 5-8's (see below) and a 9.45am - 11.00am slot for the 9-11's.
Saturday mornings:
9.45 am - 11.00 am or 11.30 am - 12.45 pm for 5-8's (school age years 1-3)
9.45 am - 11.00 am for 9-11's (school age years 4-6)
1st October - 10th December (no class 29th Oct half term)
£85 per person/£60.00 concessions (includes seeing the show)
This term we are excited to announce that our Youth Theatre will be working towards creating a performance inspired by our ‘Suspense' adult puppetry festival. Working with experienced puppetry practitioners and directors they will learn the skills required to be an effective puppeteer as well as gain experience in performing on the Little Angel Theatre stage at the end of term.
Saturday mornings:
Venue: The Rose Bowl Centre, St. Pauls Open Space
8th October - 10th December (includes seeing a show as part of the Suspense festival TBC)
£85 per person/£60.00 concessions
Top quality puppet making for 5-11 year olds. See a performance in the morning and then create your own puppet in the afternoon.
Dates: Wed 26 October 2011
Cost: £45 per person / £35 concessions (includes seeing the show)
This is a puppetry course for all those who are interested in learning basic puppetry skills. Designed for absolute beginners, it is open to all those who have always wanted to have a go at puppetry but never had the opportunity to do so. Working with a professional puppeteer, you will explore a variety of different puppet forms and learn the basics of puppet manipulation. This term also features guest tutors who will give a beginners guide to their specialist puppetry skills. There will also be a simple puppet making opportunity. This course includes a show visit followed by a post-show chat with the puppeteers and backstage tour.
Dates and times: Tuesday evenings, 7.30 - 9.30pm
Starts Tuesday 4th October - Tuesday 13th December (no class 25th Oct ½ term)
Cost: £165 per person/£115 concession holderAdult Puppet Makers Course
This is a puppetry course for all those who are interested in developing puppetry making skills. Designed for people who have attended Beginners Club or who have a strong desire to explore puppet making in more detail. This term participants will make felted table top puppets inspired by fairytale characters. Learn how to construct beautiful and unique human figure table top puppets using mixed media, found objects, felt and cloth, texture, stitch and modeling. You will work with professional artist Avigal Pommert to create your puppets. This course includes a show visit followed by a post-show chat with the puppeteers and backstage tour.
Dates and times: Wednesday evenings, 7.30pm - 9.30 pm
Starts Wednesday 5th October - Wednesday 14th December (no class 26th Oct ½ term)
Cost: £165 per person/£115 concession holder
Adult Puppet Performers Course - Glove and Table Top
This is a puppetry course for all those who are interested in developing puppetry performance skills. Designed for people who have attended Beginners Club or have some performing experience and a strong desire to explore performing with puppets. This term participants will learn the art of performing with glove and table top puppets. Participants on the course will not only learn new skills but will be supported in creating a short piece of theatre (performed on the Little Angel Theatre stage on Tuesday 13th Dec) using the techniques learnt. The term will culminate in a showcase performance for friends and family. This course also includes a show visit followed by a post-show chat with the puppeteers and backstage tour.
Dates and times: Wednesday evenings (apart from the final performance which will be Tuesday 13th December), 7.30 - 9.30 pm
Starts Wednesday 5th October - Tuesday 13th December (no class 26th Oct ½ term)
Cost: £165 per person/£115 concession holder
Box Office: 020 7226 1787
Little Angel Theatre
14 Dagmar Passage, London N1 2DN
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