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!
Upcoming Shows:
Puppet Festival: Tiny Planet
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Puppet Festival: Tiny Planet
Discover a Tiny Planet that holds gigantic stories.
Aimed at ages 5-11
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Puppet Festival: At Sea
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Puppet Festival: At Sea
Even the most lost things can be found.
Aimed at ages 6-11
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Puppet Festival: Jack and the Beanstalk (Sort Of)
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Puppet Festival: Jack and the Beanstalk (Sort Of)
A panto like no other – loud, silly and completely off its beanstalk!
Aimed at ages 4-11
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Puppet Festival: Club Origami
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Puppet Festival: Club Origami
Rip, fold and scrumple!
Dive into the magical world of Club Origami.
Dive into the magical world of Club Origami.
Aimed at ages 2-5
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Puppet Festival: Puffling Percy
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Puppet Festival: Puffling Percy
Percy is a puffling with a fear of flying; when his Map & Pap & the flock migrate south, he's lost & alone! Along comes Shrimp the field-mouse, and an unexpected adventure begins...
Aimed at ages 3-8
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Puppet Festival: The Sorcerer's Apprentice
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Puppet Festival: The Sorcerer's Apprentice
A curious child unleashes magical powers, with the ability to transform everyday objects into the extraordinary! But when the spells don’t stop, the young apprentice learns that all things must be handled with care, especially magic.
For everyone over 6
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Family Workshops
Family Workshops - Origami
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Family Workshops - Origami
Join us for our Family Workshop inspired by Takeshi Matsumotos' visiting performance 'Club Oragami'! Let's see what paper can do, fold, cut and stick. See how far paper can take our imaginations!
Aimed at ages 3-6
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Family Workshops - Marionettes
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Family Workshops - Marionettes
Join us for this Family Workshop inspired by our brand-new marionette show! Children and their accompanying adults will work side by side to create their puppets, learning how to construct their very own working marionette.
Aimed at ages 5-9
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Playcations
Puppet Playcation - The Gadget Collection: Rolling Robots
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Puppet Playcation - The Gadget Collection: Rolling Robots
Join us in the world of tinkering and tech, as your children design and create their very own gadget-inspired puppets.
For ages 5-9
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Puppet Playcation - The Pet Collection: Cuddly Cats
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Puppet Playcation - The Pet Collection: Cuddly Cats
Create a purrfect feline puppet in this creative playcation. Your child will bring their cat design to life with their favourite colours, patterns, and feline features.
For ages 5-9
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Adult Courses
Marionette Manipulation - A New Approach
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Marionette Manipulation - A New Approach
In this performance workshop, participants will learn to manipulate marionettes with distinguished maker and teacher Stephen Mottram.
For adults (18+)
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Carve a Bird Marionette
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Carve a Bird Marionette
On this course you will learn how to carve and assemble a simple marionette bird under careful step-by-step instruction from tutor Sarah Vigars.
For adults (18+)
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Panel Discussion and Screening: All Strings Attached - Marionettes and the Work of Keeping a Craft Alive
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Panel Discussion and Screening: All Strings Attached - Marionettes and the Work of Keeping a Craft Alive
Join us for an engaging panel discussion bringing together members of the puppetry community to celebrate the importance of marionettes and outline Little Angel’s plans to secure the future of the craft.
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