Little Angel Theatre Children's Puppet Festival 2026
The Little Angel Theatre Children’s Puppet Festival returns from 28 July – 30 August 2026 for the fourth year. This year the festival will also celebrate our 65th Anniversary!
We have so much in store, including the world premiere of a new marionette production The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, written, directed and designed by Little Angel Associate Director Oliver Hymans.
Alongside this show are five fantastic productions from visiting companies and a jam packed season of family workshops and adult courses. Read on to find out more!
Inspired by the BAFTA nominated animated series from Magic Light Pictures and based on the picture books by multi-award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo) this exciting new live stage show celebrates the power of imagination, kindness, and creativity for little ones and families everywhere.
Join us for this Family Workshop inspired by our show "Pip and Posy!" Children and their accompanying adults will work side by side to create their very own joyous animal character puppets, based on the adorable best friends from the show.
You think know the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin ?— But do you? Meet Horatio, the brave little rat behind the legend! With puppetry, storytelling and original music, The Pied Piper: A Rat’s Tale is a funny and imaginative family show that reveals the story behind the story.
Relaxed Performance - The Pied Piper: A Rat's Tale
You think know the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin ?— But do you? Meet Horatio, the brave little rat behind the legend. With puppetry, storytelling and original music, The Pied Piper: A Rat’s Tale is a funny and imaginative family show that reveals the story behind the story.
Inspired by the BAFTA nominated animated series from Magic Light Pictures and based on the picture books by multi-award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo) this exciting new live stage show celebrates the power of imagination, kindness, and creativity for little ones and families everywhere.
Join us for this Family Workshop inspired by our show "Pip and Posy!" Children and their accompanying adults will work side by side to create their very own joyous animal character puppets, based on the adorable best friends from the show.
Inspired by the BAFTA nominated animated series from Magic Light Pictures and based on the picture books by multi-award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo) this exciting new live stage show celebrates the power of imagination, kindness, and creativity for little ones and families everywhere.
Join us for this Family Workshop inspired by our show "Pip and Posy!" Children and their accompanying adults will work side by side to create their very own joyous animal character puppets, based on the adorable best friends from the show.
Inspired by the BAFTA nominated animated series from Magic Light Pictures and based on the picture books by multi-award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo) this exciting new live stage show celebrates the power of imagination, kindness, and creativity for little ones and families everywhere.
Join us for this Family Workshop inspired by our show "Pip and Posy!" Children and their accompanying adults will work side by side to create their very own joyous animal character puppets, based on the adorable best friends from the show.
You think know the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin ?— But do you? Meet Horatio, the brave little rat behind the legend! With puppetry, storytelling and original music, The Pied Piper: A Rat’s Tale is a funny and imaginative family show that reveals the story behind the story.
