Adult Short Courses

This session is all about utilising waste materials to tell interesting stories.

We’ll cover beginner-friendly tricks that are perfect for puppeteers and theatre makers of all levels, so no prior experience required!

Discover the magic of string puppetry with our immersive performance skills course. Led by Associate Artist Oliver Hymans, this comprehensive 2-day workshop is tailored for beginners and enthusiasts eager to explore the artistry of string puppet manipulation.

What do our feet reveal about us and our character? Our thoughts, our fears, our desires….

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.

INDUSTRY EVENT:
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.

Have you ever wondered how a scrumpled scarf can become a fluffy cloud or a leaf can change the seasons? This workshop is your chance to discover the power of sensory storytelling for little ones aged 6 months to 3 years!

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.

Learn to design and create simple animal rod puppets from basic, inexpensive and easily sourced materials.

Puppet Maker Judith Hope will guide participants through the processes and techniques used to create charming animal characters, suitable for small scale theatre.

This session is all about the role of the puppeteer and the relationship with 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.

Unleash your creativity and master the ancient art of Marionette Making with award-winning puppet designer Oliver Hymans.

Join our immersive course to learn the intricate techniques of crafting carved wooden puppets that come to life on strings.

This two day workshop is for companies and individuals who are interested in creating theatre with puppets.

Welcome to Puppetry Lab, where mistakes are magic.

Join us for this playful storytelling workshop combining learning, creativity and spontaneity. This interactive workshop is suitable for adults who are interested in discovering the magic of making-up stories. Danyah, the star of our Autumn show ‘Mystery of Little Angel Theatre’ will share some of the tips and tricks she uses to improvise tales whether that’s on stage or with family and friends.

Join us for this free online Spontaneous Storytelling Masterclass. This is a superb opportunity to learn from an expert and explore the art and craft of spontaneous storytelling.