A Little Angel Theatre production
Dates: 15 Nov – 25 Jan 2026
For EYFS, KS1 / For ages 2-5 – see show page for more detailed age guidance

The world is a very big place, especially for a tiny baby penguin who is just finding his feet. The shimmering stars and glistening snow spin around our little hero, while the mountains tower high and the wind rushes to and fro. And although baby penguin may be small her family know she’s the biggest thing of all.

This early years favourite is a lovely and touching story about a parent and their love for their child by much loved children’s author Emma Dodd.

How does it link to the curriculum?

English/Geography: Describing environments, landscapes and weather. Living things and their habitats.
PSHE: Relationships, staying safe and living in the wider world

The Visual Story for Me… is available here.

How to Book

Tickets for school groups are £7 for each adult and each child, or £8.50 for private schools and nurseries. These rates are only available on weekdays before 3pm during Islington term time. Free adult tickets are available for children with SEND who need 1:1 support.

Before requesting a booking, please check dates, times and availability here. Maximum school capacity for this show is 115 people per performance.

Please fill in our school booking enquiry form here.

A Little Angel Theatre, York Theatre Royal, The Marlowe Theatre and Engine House co-production
Dates: 22 Nov – 24 Jan 2026
For EYFS, KS1 / For ages 4-8 – see show page for more detailed age guidance

Noi lives with his Dad and their six cats by the sea. One spring, while his Dad was busy at work, Noi rescued a little whale that washed up on the beach during a storm. There a friendship began that changed their lives forever.

The following winter Noi’s Dad takes one last trip in his fishing boat. Noi is alone once more and longs to see his friend again. He waits and watches, watches and waits… will it take another winter storm to bring them back together again?

Benji Davies’ tender and heart-warming children’s stories of friendship, love and courage are brought to life as one enchanting theatre show.

How does it link to the curriculum?

English – Supporting exploration and understanding of the text. Based on the book by Benji Davies.
PSHE – Feeling Lonely.
Geography – Different types of weather, living by the sea.
Science – Habitats and life under the sea.

The Education Pack for The Storm Whale is available here.
The Visual Story for The Storm Whale is available here.

How to Book

Tickets for school groups are £7 for each adult and each child, or £8.50 for private schools and nurseries. These rates are only available on weekdays before 3pm during Islington term time. Free adult tickets are available for children with SEND who need 1:1 support.

Before requesting a booking, please check dates, times and availability here. Maximum school capacity for this show is 95 people per performance.

Please fill in our school booking enquiry form here.

A Little Angel Theatre production with Ian Nicholson and Sam Wilde
Dates: 5 Feb – 9 May 2026
For EYFS, KS1 / For ages 3-6 – see show page for more detailed age guidance

A bear has lost his hat. What if he never sees it again? WAIT! He has seen his hat.

A fish has stolen a hat. And he’ll probably get away with it. Probably.

Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But there are two turtles. And there is only one hat.

Jon Klassen’s beloved books, I Want My Hat Back, This is Not My Hat and We Found A Hat, have found a new life of their own LIVE on stage. All your favourites including Bear, Little Fish and the Turtles will be making an appearance in this one-of-a-kind trilogy.

How does it link to the curriculum?

English: Book study. Picture books. Comparing books by the same author.
Art and Design and Technology: Using cardboard and recycled materials.
Science:  Animal species and habitats
PSHE: Trust and honesty, right and wrong, friendship, managing emotions.

The Education Pack for I Want My Hat Back is available soon.
The Visual Story for I Want My Hat Back is available here.

How to Book

Tickets for school groups are £7 for each adult and each child, or £8.50 for private schools and nurseries. These rates are only available on weekdays before 3pm during Islington term time. Free adult tickets are available for children with SEND who need 1:1 support.

Before requesting a booking, please check dates, times and availability here. Maximum school capacity for this show is 95 people per performance.

Please fill in our school booking enquiry form here.

A co-production with Little Angel Theatre and Polka Theatre
Dates: 7 Feb – 19 April 2026
For EYFS, KS1 / For ages 3-8 – see show page for more detailed age guidance

The Everywhere Bear has a wonderful time with the children in Class One, but one day he gets more than he bargained for when he falls unnoticed from a backpack and embarks on his own big adventure! He’s washed down a drain and whooshed out to sea, rescued by a seagull…how will he ever make it back to Class One?

This captivating and beautiful story from best-selling author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Rebecca Cobb springs to life with rhyme, original music and delightfully expressive puppets in our fun and exciting stage adaption.

How does it link to the curriculum?

English: Julia Donaldson – Author study, picture books. Adventure/journey stories.

PSHE:  Friendship, making new friends in new places

The Education Pack for The Everywhere Bear is available soon.
The Visual Story for The Everywhere Bear is available here.

How to Book

Tickets for school groups are £7 for each adult and each child, or £8.50 for private schools and nurseries. These rates are only available on weekdays before 3pm during Islington term time. Free adult tickets are available for children with SEND who need 1:1 support.

Before requesting a booking, please check dates, times and availability here. Maximum school capacity for this show is 115 people per performance.

Please fill in our school booking enquiry form here.

A Little Angel Theatre and Lowry co-production
Dates: 26 Feb – 21 Mar 2026
For EYFS, KS1 / For ages 3-8 – see show page for more detailed age guidance

Based on the original book A Squash and a Squeeze – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze live on stage!

Once upon a time, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage, but she wasn’t happy – her house felt just too small.  Whatever could she do?  Will the wise old man’s solution of bringing in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals work?

Join us for this heart-warming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs. Written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and adapted for the stage by Oliver-nominated duo Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane.

This play is based on the original book A Squash & A Squeeze.

Text © Julia Donaldson
Illustrations © Axel Scheffler
Published by Macmillan Children’s Books ©

Please be aware that this production contains mirror ball rain, a few lightning strikes, and some flashing lights, but no strobe lighting.

How does it link to the curriculum?

English: picture books, Julia Donaldson
Topic: Farms and farm animals.

The Education Pack for A Squash and a Squeeze is available soon.
The Visual Story for A Squash and a Squeeze is available here.

How to Book

Tickets for school groups are £7 for each adult and each child, or £8.50 for private schools and nurseries. These rates are only available on weekdays before 3pm during Islington term time. Free adult tickets are available for children with SEND who need 1:1 support.

Before requesting a booking, please check dates, times and availability here. Maximum school capacity for this show is 95 people per performance.

Please fill in our school booking enquiry form here.

A Little Angel Theatre production
Dates: 2 May – 12 Jul 2026
For EYFS / For ages 2-5 – see show page for more detailed age guidance

Based on the original book The Flying Bath © Julia Donaldson and David Roberts 2014, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

When everyone has left the house in the morning, the bath toys spring into action and head off on exciting adventures in their magical flying bath! From giving a muddy piglet a shower to putting out a fire for a frightened baboon, they have water at the ready for any emergency – as long as they’re home for the children’s bath time at the end of the day.

Julia Donaldson and David Roberts’ playful and adventurous story splashes into life in this adaptation featuring catchy songs, quirky bath toys and everyday heroes.

How does it link to the curriculum?

English: Reading and Writing, Author study (Julia Donaldson), adventures stories, Rhyming words. Hero stories.

Science/Geography/Topic: The water cycle.  Why water is important. Saving water.

The Education Pack for The Flying Bath is available soon.
The Visual Story for The Flying Bath is available here.

How to Book

Tickets for school groups are £7 for each adult and each child, or £8.50 for private schools and nurseries. These rates are only available on weekdays before 3pm during Islington term time. Free adult tickets are available for children with SEND who need 1:1 support.

Before requesting a booking, please check dates, times and availability here. Maximum school capacity for this show is 115 people per performance.

Please fill in our school booking enquiry form here.

A Little Angel Theatre, Mercury Theatre Colchester and Mayflower Theatre co-production
Dates: 17 May – 19 July 2026
For KS1, KS2 / For everyone over 5  – see show page for more detailed age guidance

Meet Toto. She might look like an ordinary cat, but she’s no ordinary feline. Almost completely blind, Toto has incredible ninja skills, a big heart, and a nose for adventure. By day, she naps like any other pet… but by night, she’s out on daring missions with her cheeky brother, Silver.

In their very first adventure, a deadly King Cobra has escaped onto the streets of London, and it’s up to Toto to use every ounce of her courage and cunning to save the day.

Based on Dermot O’Leary’s best-selling children’s book, illustrated by Nick East, this purr-fectly thrilling tale is filled with original music, laugh-out-loud fun, and extraordinary puppetry, promising fun for the whole family.

How to Book

Tickets for school groups are £7 for each adult and each child, or £8.50 for private schools and nurseries. These rates are only available on weekdays before 3pm during Islington term time. Free adult tickets are available for children with SEND who need 1:1 support.

Before requesting a booking, please check dates, times and availability here. Maximum school capacity for this show is 85 people per performance.

Please fill in our school booking enquiry form here.