I Want My Hat Back Trilogy
29 May–31 Jul 2022
Aimed at ages 3-6
A bear has lost his hat. What if he never sees it again? WAIT! He has seen his hat.
A fish has stolen a hat. And he’ll probably get away with it. Probably.
Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But there are two turtles. And there is only one hat.
Following their hit digital series, lockdown sensations Ian Nicholson and Sam Wilde are back with more of their trademark cardboard design. Jon Klassen’s beloved books, I Want My Hat Back, This is Not My Hat and We Found A Hat, will have a brand new life of their own LIVE on the Little Angel Theatre stage. All your favourites including Bear, Little Fish and the Turtles will be making an appearance in this one-of-a-kind trilogy.
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“pure joy… a triumphant tabletop trilogy” — The Guardian
Make your very own little fish puppet and bring it to the show!
Age guidance
The I Want My Hat Back Trilogy is aimed at ages 3 – 6. The play contains three simple, funny and gently paced stories where animal characters act on feelings about ownership, wanting things and fairness that children of this age can relate to. In the first two stories it is implied that small animals have been eaten by bigger animals (off stage). The final story shows a friendship. Under-3s may get a little restless as the show runs for 45 minutes without ‘joining in’ parts.
School Bookings
Please click here to enquire about making a school booking.
Tickets for school groups are £6.50 per person (weekdays before 3 pm, during Islington term time only).
The schools capacity for this show is 75 people per performance.
Download our information for undertaking a risk assessment for school visits here.
Our Educational Pack will be available shortly.
Relaxed Performances
Sunday 17 July 2022, 3:30 PM
No online booking – please call 020 7226 1787
What is a Relaxed Performance? Find out more here.
The visual story for I Want My Hat Back Trilogy will be available soon.
What is a visual story? Find out more here.
If you are interested in arranging a weekday Relaxed Performance for a school group, please contact boxoffice@littleangeltheatre.com
Credits
Adapted by Ian Nicholson and Sam Wilde
Directed by Ian Nicholson
Designed by Sam Wilde
Assisted by Alana Ashley
Lighting Design by Sherry Coenen
Sound Design and Composition by Jim Whitcher
Stage Managed by Adam Lovelock
Performed by Imogen Khan, Simon Lyshon and Ian Nicholson.
I Want My Hat Back
Adapted by Ian Nicholson and Sam Wilde
From the book by Jon Klassen, illustrated by Jon Klassen
published by Candlewick Press
This Is Not My Hat
Adapted by Ian Nicholson and Sam Wilde
From the book by Jon Klassen, illustrated by Jon Klassen
published by Candlewick Press
We Found A Hat
Adapted by Ian Nicholson and Sam Wilde
From the book by Jon Klassen, illustrated by Jon Klassen
published by Candlewick Press
Safety Information
Despite changing government restrictions, we will still have additional measures in place to keep our staff, performers and families safe.
Please note: we strongly encourage taking lateral flow tests prior to attending. While masks are no longer mandatory, we highly recommend wearing one when visiting our venues.
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Performances
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
Relaxed performances are provided for people who would benefit from a more relaxed environment, including those with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, sensory or communication needs or a learning disability.
No online booking, please call 020 7226 1787
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form