At our venues
We perform at two venues – Little Angel Theatre and Little Angel Studios. Plan your visit >
We welcome school groups to all our shows on weekdays in term time.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
A Little Angel Theatre production
Dates: 6 Sep – 8 Nov 2025
For EYFS, KS1 / For ages 3-8 – see detailed age guidance here
Based on the book by Michael Rosen & Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find there?
Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production. This production is ideal for brave hunters and bear lovers alike.
Illustrations © 1989 Helen Oxenbury
From WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT Written by Michael Rosen & Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
Reproduced by permission of Walker Books Ltd, London SE11 5HJ
www.walker.co.uk
How does it link to the curriculum?
English: Picture books, author study, story settings and descriptions, onomatopoeia, traditional tales from around the world
Science/Geography: Natural environments
The Visual Story for We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is available here.
The Education Pack for We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is available here.
How to Book
Tickets for school groups are £7 for each adult and each child, or £8.50 for fee-paying schools and nurseries. These rates are only available on weekdays before 3pm during Islington term time. Free adult tickets are available for children 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.
Wow! Said the Owl
A Little Angel Theatre production
Dates: 13 Sep – 8 Nov 2025
For EYFS, KS1 / For ages 2-5 – see show page for more detailed age guidance
Based on the book written and illustrated by Tim Hopgood.
Explore the wow-world of colours with this curious little owl who is determined to stay awake to see what day light brings.
From the warm pink glow of dawn through to a day filled with the bright colours of green leaves, blue sky, grey clouds and, finally, a stunning rainbow – ‘WOW!’. But despite the beauty of the daytime world, the little owl decides that the night-time stars are the most beautiful of all.
How does it link to the curriculum?
English: Reading picture books
Science: Weather and animal habitats,
Topic: Colours
The Visual Story for WOW! Said the Owl is available here.
The Education Pack for WOW! Said the Owl is available here.
How to Book
Tickets for school groups are £7 for each adult and each child, or £8.50 for fee-paying schools and nurseries. These rates are only available on weekdays before 3pm during Islington term time. Free adult tickets are available for children 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.
Me
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 fee-paying schools and nurseries. These rates are only available on weekdays before 3pm during Islington term time. Free adult tickets are available for children 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.
The Storm Whale
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 fee-paying schools and nurseries. These rates are only available on weekdays before 3pm during Islington term time. Free adult tickets are available for children 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.
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape
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 fee-paying schools and nurseries. These rates are only available on weekdays before 3pm during Islington term time. Free adult tickets are available for children 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.
Schools Show Booking Enquiry Form
Please note that filling in this form does not mean you have a confirmed booking. Where possible, we will provisionally reserve the tickets you have requested. We will then need to contact you to finalise the booking, and we will invoice you when all details are confirmed. All reservations must be paid at least 7 days before the event.
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt – max. 115 people per show. Click here to view dates and times in a new tab.
WOW! Said the Owl – max. 95 people per show. Click here to view dates and times in a new tab.
Me… – max. 115 people per show. Click here to view dates and times in a new tab.
The Storm Whale – max. 95 people per show. Click here to view dates and times in a new tab.
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape – max 85 people per show. Click here to view dates and times in a new tab.
At your school
Sometimes we can bring one of our touring shows into your school. If so, that information will be found here.
For enquiries about Little Angel visting your school please fill in this enquiry form.
Did you know we also do school workshops?
Whether it is one of our curriculum focussed puppet workshops or you want a more bespoke offer, we have something suitable for all your students.
Can’t make it to our venues in person?
Watch Online
We have lots of exciting shows for you in our Watch, Make, Share series.
Our Home shows are free but if you enjoy them, please donate.
View all online shows or check out our YouTube Channel.
Online in your classroom
Online Show: Bertie
People behind the puppets
Over the past 60 years, a huge range of designers have brought their unique puppet designs to life on the Little Angel Theatre stage. In this new online series, Little Angel’s very own Little Angel puppet will meet and interview several different designers to find out more about their experiences of puppetry design and why they love working in the field.