Workshops
Our in school workshops are a fun and creative way for students to explore the curriculum, and provide a high-quality creative learning experience.
We have a range of workshops targeted at EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3 and above.
Early Years (EYFS)
KS1
Little Makers
We will demonstrate the magic of puppetry for the group. The class will then have access to a craft table where we will explore different materials and create things that we can use to tell a story together on our pop up stage.
How does it link to the EYFS framework?
Areas of Learning and Development – Expressive Arts and Design. Early Learning Goals – Creating with materials, being imaginative and expressive, fine motor skill development
Time Needed: Half a day per class
Age: Aimed at Reception and Year 1
Cost: See bottom of the page
Table Top Puppets
We work with your class to design and make characters from a specific story, historical period or topic of your choice. They will then be turned into upright table top puppets. The class will then take them on an adventure through an obstacle course we set up in your classroom.
How does it link to the curriculum?
English – communication and language, D&T – materials
Time Needed: A full day per class
Age: Year 2 & 3
Cost: See bottom of the page
Mr Gobble’s Garden
After watching a short puppet film set in a world where everything is made from repurposed objects, the class will learn what is needed to care for the plants in Mr Gobble’s garden. With a focus on the science of life and growth, each student will craft a plant puppet and then learn how to perform with it.
How does it link to the curriculum?
Habitats – plants and animals, Relationships – friendship, respect and cooperation
Time Needed: Half a day per class
Age: Year 1 and up
Cost: See bottom of the page
KS2
Discover Scoop’s Space
We begin by watching a short film starring Scoop, who likes to reinvent things and give them new life, and Bertie, a puppet made of recycled objects. Students learn about the science of plastic bottles and examine the different materials used to make the puppets. Each student will then build their own Bertie-inspired puppet and learn how to perform with it.
How does it link to the curriculum?
Environmental Sustainability – recycling, environment (earth and oceans), PSHE – sspirations, citizenship, D&T – materials
Time Needed: Half a day per class
Age: Years 3-6
Cost: See bottom of the page
Shadow and Light
In this exciting KS2 workshop students will not only design and make their very own shadow puppets but use their creations to explore and learn about the science of shadow and light, exploring concepts and key terminology such as translucent, opaque and transparent through experimentation with different materials.
How does it link to the curriculum?
D&T – materials, Science – shadow and light
Time Needed: Half a day per class
Age: Aimed at years 3-6
Cost: See bottom of the page
Meet the Puppets
Students will meet some of the incredible puppets in Little Angel Theatre’s collection, find out how they work, what they are made from and how we make them. We can deliver this as part of a school assembly, or it can be combined with a tour of the theatre if you are coming to see a show. Available remotely via zoom or in person.
Time Needed: 1 hour. Can be added to other workshops
Age: This workshop can be adapted for any age group
Cost: See bottom of the page
KS3 and Beyond
An Introduction to Puppetry Performance
Aimed at total beginners, this is a crash course in puppeteering. Students will learn essential skills and techniques needed to bring objects alive with movement to express thought and emotion. Students will practice these new performance skills using puppets from Little Angel Theatre’s collection. Fantastic for students who are interested in performance and learning new ways to tell stories. A great way to introduce puppetry performance technique to students who may want to use it in their own performances in school productions.
How does it link to the curriculum?
English – spoken English, Drama – puppetry, performance, devising
Time Needed: Half a day per class
Bespoke Workshops
We offer a variety of workshop packages throughout the year that respond to different seasonal events such as Anti-Bullying Week, World Book Day etc. Using puppetry, students are able to learn about issues and explore solutions with a degree of distance, allowing for honest exploration in a safe environment.
Whether you would like to make a specific type of puppet not listed above, work with us for one day, a whole academic year or anything in-between, we can provide puppetry workshops and residencies to suit you. If you have an idea in mind for a theme or event you would like us to create a bespoke workshop for please get in touch.
Show Related Workshops
Available at our studios, at your school/venue, or as a DIY package for you to run independently. We offer workshops that connect with the shows that are currently on in our venues or are out on tour. If you’re interested in a workshop that relates to one of our current shows please get in touch. A great accompaniment/follow up to a class visit to our theatre or studio to see a show.
Find out more about our shows, here. Find out more about our touring work, here.
Booking and Costs
Our Workshops cost (unless otherwise stated)
£475 for a half day (2x 1 hour long sessions will fit into a half day).
£675 for a full day (either 1 class for the whole day or 2 classes for a half day).
£950 for 3 form entry schools we can offer 1.5 days (half a day per class).
Please note: Prices are based on our standard workshops for a class of 30 children. If you have particular requests that require additional planning and preparation time, or for more than 30 children per group, additional fees may apply.
We are based in Islington. If our workshop leaders need to travel to you by train (beyond tube and London Overground reach) or if your school/venue is more than 15 minutes’ walk from the nearest tube/London Overground station (meaning we need to book a taxi to transport our workshop materials) then we may need to add travel expenses to the fee. We will agree this with you when you book.
To book please complete the form below.
Schools Workshops Enquiry Form
If you are interested in booking a workshop with us, please complete this enquiry form, giving as much detail about your group, location and requirements. The more information you can give us now, the more quickly we can check availability and confirm a booking with you, but please do not worry if you cannot answer all the questions, we are more than happy to have a chat to help you work out which workshop will be right for your group and you can request a call-back from one of our team on the form below. Please note: completing this form does not constitute a booking. Upon receipt of your completed enquiry form, a member of our team will be in touch by email or phone to discuss your enquiry.