The Flying Bath
10 Feb–23 Apr 2023
A Little Angel Theatre Production
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts
Aimed at ages 2 - 5
When everyone has left the house in the morning, the bath toys spring into action and head off on exciting adventures in their magical flying bath!
From giving a muddy piglet a shower to putting out a fire for a frightened baboon, they have water at the ready for any emergency – as long as they’re home for the children’s bath time at the end of the day. Julia Donaldson and David Roberts’ playful and adventurous story splashes into life in this adaptation featuring catchy songs, quirky bath toys and everyday heroes.
★★★★
“A lovely tribute to the power of imaginative play” – Time Out
“45 minutes of mischief and imagination” – Pregnant City Girl
Age guidance
The Flying Bath is aimed at ages 2-5. In this version, the story is played out by two child characters using the toys and objects in their bathroom in an imaginative game that children in this age group will connect with. The animals they meet on their adventures all need some help – e.g. a baboon is scared because his tree is on fire, but all is resolved quickly and happily.
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School Bookings
For EYFS & KS1 / Age 2-5 – see above for notes on age guidance
Curriculum links
English: Reading and Writing, Author study (Julia Donaldson), adventures stories, Rhyming words. Hero stories.
Science/Geography/Topic- The water cycle. Why water is important. Saving water.
Our Educational Pack will be available soon.
You can find the visual story for The Flying Bath here.
Tickets for school groups are £6.50 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 95 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 18th March 1:30 pm. 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 26th March 3:30 pm.
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.
You can find the visual story for The Flying Bath here.
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 and Directed by Samantha Lane
Set and Puppets designed by Emma Tompkins
Lighting designed by Sherry Coenen
Music by Dominic Sales
Puppets made by Naomi Oppenheim
Assistant Puppet Maker Daisy Pearson
Performed by Kat Burke Johns and Mark Esaias
This play is based on the original book The Flying Bath © Julia Donaldson and David Roberts 2014, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
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Performances
All tickets £8 on Fridays at 4.45pm
All tickets £8 on Fridays at 4.45pm
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
All tickets £8 on Fridays at 4.45pm
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.
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
All tickets £8 on Fridays at 4.45pm
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
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
All tickets £8 on Fridays at 4.45pm
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
All tickets £8 on Fridays at 4.45pm