The Bed (performance for toddlers)
30 Sep–04 Nov 2023
A Little Angel Theatre Production
Based on the poem written by Sylvia Plath and illustrated by Quentin Blake
Aimed at ages 18 months - 3 years
Most Beds are Beds for sleeping and resting, but the best beds are much more interesting!
Curl up and get comfy for a bedtime story like no other. Let us take you on a journey sprinkled with fantasy and escapism, where you will meet elephants, macaws and parakeets. Venture underwater, to the North Pole and even outer space without ever leaving the comfort of your own bed. Beds come in all shapes and sizes, from cots to king-sized, and some you might never have heard of before – see if you can discover them all along the way.
This enchanting poem by Sylvia Plath, written for her own children, is brought to life in a special show for babies and toddlers.
There are separate performance times for babies (6-18 months) and toddlers (18 months – 3 years). Click here. for the baby performances.
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“Extremely charming”
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“The Bed is inventive and cosy and welcoming and difficult to leave, as enticing as a duvet on a chilly morning”
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Age guidance
The Bed (performance for toddlers) is aimed at children aged 18 months to 3 years. The show itself is the same for baby and toddler performances, and age groupings are relaxed, but toddlers may enjoy the show best together with children around their own age who are interacting in similar ways.
Book our workshops
Family Workshops - The Bed (toddler version)
For ages 18 months - 3 years
School Bookings
For ages 18 months – 3 years – see above for notes on age guidance
The visual story for The Bed will be available shortly.
Tickets for school groups are £7 for each adult and each child (weekdays before 3pm, during Islington term time only). Free adult tickets are available for children who need 1:1 support.
Before requesting a booking, please check dates, times and availability here. Maximum school capacity for this show is 40 people per performance.
Please fill in our school booking enquiry form here.
Download our information for undertaking a risk assessment for school visits here.
Accessible Performances
BSL Interpreted Performance: Saturday 4 November, 2pm
Click here to book tickets.
These performances are provided for those who use British Sign Language. The interpreter will be at the front of the stage and lit with a spotlight. They will provide a linguistic and artistic interpretation of the show for people who are D/deaf or for whom BSL is their preferred language.
Relaxed Performance: Sunday 22 October, 2:15pm
No online booking for Relaxed Performances – please call 020 7226 1787
Relaxed Performances are provided for people who would benefit from a more relaxed environment, or are uncomfortable with sudden lighting changes or loud noises, including those with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, sensory or communication needs or a learning disability. 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 and Directed by Samantha Lane
Set and puppets designed by Sophia Lovell Smith
Lighting Design by Sherry Coenen
Music by Dominic Sales
Performed by Ruth Calkin
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Performances
Relaxed Performance
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
BSL Interpreted Performance
These performances are provided for those who use British Sign Language. The interpreter will be at the front of the stage and lit with a spotlight. They will provide a linguistic and artistic interpretation of the show for people who are D/deaf or for whom BSL is their preferred language.
These performances are open to all, but if no-one in your party is specifically looking for BSL interpretation, please consider booking at another time to allow these tickets to go to those who would most benefit.