Children's Puppet Festival 2024
![Children's Puppet Festival 2024](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/Childrens-Puppet-Festival-2024-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
August – September 2024
We are delighted to announce the exciting return of our OFFIE Award Winning Children’s Puppet Festival which will take place across both Little Angel venues this summer from 2 August – 1 September 2024. The vibrant programme will showcase a broad range of puppetry by the most exciting UK and international companies currently making theatre for young audiences.
There will also be plenty of opportunities for everyone to take part, with workshops for families, community events, fun days for children and courses for adults to try out the craft of puppetry.
“This Puppet Festival was a triumph… truly to be celebrated.”
Offie Awards 2023
![Offie for web (1)](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/Offie-for-web-1.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Multibuy Offer on Children’s Puppet Festival events:
(exclusions apply*)
Get 10% off when you book 2 events
Get 20% off when you book 3 or more events
How it works:
Step 2
If you add a second show or family workshop to your basket 10% discount applies to both events
Step 3
If you add a third show or family workshop to your basket 20% discount applies to all events
* Puppet Placations, other Family Workshops and Adult Workshops are excluded from this offer. Offer applies only to shows or family workshops (Ice Screams! and Ahoy There! Puppet Pirates) taking place between 1st August and 1st September only. Shows and family workshops need to be booked in the same order for the discount to apply, but if you have booked in separate orders and would like to claim the discount, please contact the box office. Please note that if you book more tickets for one show or family workshop than another, the discount only applies to the number of tickets booked on all events (e.g. if you book 3 tickets for two shows and 4 for a third show, 9 tickets are discounted 20% and the extra ticket on the one show is not discounted).
Check out our festival trailers!
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Claytime
Aimed at ages 3-6
![Lead image](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/Lead-image--scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Boxville
Aimed at ages 5-11
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Out of the Hat!
A story about friendship and the true magic of nature. Full to the brim with lively songs by the talented Tom Gray of Gomez. A feast for the senses and a spectacular theatre experience for everyone!
Aimed at ages 3-8
![DRAGON_DOLL_1](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/05/DRAGON_DOLL_1-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Lottie, the Travelling Doll
Aimed at ages 5-11
![Final MArketing Image](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/Final-MArketing-Image-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Minny Stynker
Aimed at ages 3-8
![LEAD IMAGE- Georgias Mon Circ](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/LEAD-IMAGE-Georgias-Mon-Circ-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Monster Circus Workshop Experience
Aimed at ages 7-11
![6](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/6.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
The Zoo that Comes to You
Aimed at ages 5-11
![UTLRM Lead Image 2000x1150](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/UTLRM-Lead-Image-2000x1150-1.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Under the Little Red Moon
Aimed at ages 6 to 24 months
![iklooshar-and-puppets_32830160243_o](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/iklooshar-and-puppets_32830160243_o.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Jack and the Beans Talk
Aimed at ages 3-8
![Lead Image - The Little Prince](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/Lead-Image-The-Little-Prince.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
The Little Prince
Aimed at ages 5-11
![Moonsmile Lead Image](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/Moonsmile-Lead-Image.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Moonsmile
Let your imagination thrive in this stunning non-verbal performance!
Aimed at ages 5-11
![LAT SUMMER PARTY 356](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2022/06/LAT-SUMMER-PARTY-356.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Family Workshops - Ice Screams!
For ages 3-6
![Final (3)](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/Final-3.png?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Hands On: Recycled Rubbish
We’ll cover beginner-friendly tricks that are perfect for puppeteers and theatre makers of all levels, so no prior experience required!
18+
![LA-165-DOCUMENT NAME](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/LA-165-DOCUMENT-NAME-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Performing with Marionettes
18+
![Angel-Summer-Fete-London-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-2119](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/Angel-Summer-Fete-London-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-2119-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Puppet Playcation - Rawrsome Cardboard-o-saurs
For ages 5-9
![Final (1)](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/Final-1-1.png?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Hands On: Feet!
This is a great starting point for anyone interested in developing their puppeteering skills by focusing on that all important puppet body part – the feet.
18+
![Behind the Scenes CPF](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/07/AW24-for-Website-1-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Open To All - Behind the Scenes of the Children's Puppet Festival
Join us for an incredible opportunity to meet the creative minds behind the Little Angel’s award-winning Children’s Puppetry Festival. Enjoy two captivating shows: “Minnie Stynker” by Soap Soup Theatre and “Lottie the Travelling Doll” by String Theatre.
Plus take part in our Q&A with Associate Director Oliver Hymans, the festival curator, in a special session about the theatre’s programming of visiting company work. This is a unique chance to ask questions and gain insights into future festival programming.
18+
![Family Workshop (1)](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/Family-Workshop-1-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Playcation Summer Camp - Make a Puppet Adventure
For ages 5-9
![Final](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/Final.png?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Hands On: Little Ones
This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to ignite a love of stories in young children and explore their practice to connect with an Early Years audience.
18+
![Untitled design](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Puppet Playcation - Jungle Creatures
For ages 5-9
![Final (2)](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/Final-2.png?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Hands On: Behind the Puppet
In this hands on workshop we will dive into the range of roles you might be asked to fulfil as a puppeteer, or might want to use as a creative. Whether front and centre as the star of the show, or a mysterious figure hiding in the background, the puppeteer is crucial in bringing the puppet to life.
18+
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Making Simple Animal Rod Puppets
Puppet Maker Judith Hope will guide participants through the processes and techniques used to create charming animal characters, suitable for small scale theatre.
18+
![Angel-Summer-Fete-London-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-2206](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/04/Angel-Summer-Fete-London-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-2206-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Family Workshops - Ahoy There! Puppet Pirates
For ages 3-6
![Behind the Scenes CPF](https://images.littleangeltheatre.com/uploads/2024/07/AW24-for-Website-1-scaled.jpg?resize=16%2C10&gravity)
Open To All - Behind the Scenes of the Children's Puppet Festival
Join us for an incredible opportunity to meet the creative minds behind the Little Angel’s award-winning Children’s Puppetry Festival. Enjoy two captivating shows: “Minnie Stynker” by Soap Soup Theatre and “Lottie the Travelling Doll” by String Theatre.
Plus take part in our Q&A with Associate Director Oliver Hymans, the festival curator, in a special session about the theatre’s programming of visiting company work. This is a unique chance to ask questions and gain insights into future festival programming.
18+