The King of Nothing
08 Oct–20 Nov 2022
Inspired by Hans Christian Anderssen’s ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’
Aimed at ages 5-11
King Reginald is a ruler who likes to keep in style. But the fashions change so fast, he’s afraid he can’t keep up…
Hearing of the King’s predicament, two fast-talking “Weavers” head to the palace with their brand new fabric: it’s “smart” and it’s “in” and it NEVER goes out of fashion. Soon the Kingdom is alive with talk of the magical cloth and Reginald can’t wait to wear his “smart” new suit to the Big Parade. But what are these “weavers” really spinning…?
MONSTRO and Little Angel Theatre’s latest Puppet Musical is an anarchic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s Emperor’s New Clothes, in which the characters (and the audience) discover that people can be made to believe ANYTHING. With songs, puppetry, slapstick and more, the two Swindlers (or should we call them “actors”?) will weave their cunning magic on children and adults alike…
Production photos:
Quotes for other MONSTRO Productions
THE MOUSE QUEEN (LAT and MONSTRO co-production at LAT, toured to New Victory New York, Polka, Unicorn and Hampstead) 2006.
“impossible for anyone, of any age, to resist …It’s a wonderfully inventive work that genuinely has something to say, and has terrific fun saying it. A joy.”
The Times
THE DONG WITH A LUMINOUS NOSE (LAT, Cubic Feet and MONSTRO co-production 2019)
“hugely impressive…genuinely moving…It’s such a learning experience for the children and an exposure to so many new forms of art, yet it never feels like hard work.”
The Guardian
Age guidance
The King of Nothing is aimed at ages 5-11. It is a comic and playful show, and the younger children will enjoy the slapstick humour, while older children and adults can also appreciate the verbal and theatrical wit. Under-5s may not stay engaged as well.
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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).
Please note maximum schools capacity for shows at our Theatre is 115 per show.
Download our information for undertaking a risk assessment for school visits here.
Our Educational Pack will be available shortly.
Accessible Performances
BSL Interpreted Performance: Tuesday 25 October, 2 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 6 November, 2 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.
The visual story for this show 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
Director – Steve Tiplady
Writer/composer and musical director – Ben Glasstone
Performers – Gilbert Taylor & Karina Garnett
Lighting design – Kate Hounslow
Set, costume and puppet design – Alison Alexander
General Manager – Rae Lee
Executive Producer – George Warren
Social Media Manager – Trynity Silk
Funded by Arts Council National Project Grants
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
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
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 *LIMITED AVAILABILITY*
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