WOW! Said the Owl
03 Jun–30 Jul 2023
A Little Angel Theatre production
Based on the book written and illustrated by Tim Hopgood
Aimed at ages 2 - 5
Explore the wonderful world of colours with a curious little owl, who is determined to stay awake and see what daylight brings.
From the warm, pink glow of dawn through to a day filled with the bright colours of green leaves, blue sky, white clouds and, finally, a stunning rainbow – ‘WOW!’ But despite the beauty of the daytime world, the little owl decides that the night-time stars are the most beautiful of all.
WOW! Said the Owl, the acclaimed children’s book by award-winning author, Tim Hopgood, is brought to life through a blend of beautiful storytelling, puppetry and music. Directed by Joy Haynes, this show will delight and excite very young audiences.
Age guidance
WOW! Said the Owl is aimed at ages 2-5. All ages will appreciate this beautiful production which explores the beauty of the daytime world and all of its vibrant colours, building on each scene from the book.
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School Bookings
For EYFS & KS1 / Age 2-5 – see above for notes on age guidance
Curriculum links
English: Reading picture books
Science: Weather and animal habitats
Topic – Colours
The Educational Pack for WOW! Said the Owl can be found here.
The Visual Story for WOW! Said the Owl can be found 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: Sunday 16th July, 2:15 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 23rd July, 2:15 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.
Visual story coming 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
Based on the book by Tim Hopgood
Adapted and directed by Joy Haynes
Creative Producer: Miranda Pitcher
Set and costumes designed by Fiammetta Horvat
Puppets designed and made by Keith Frederick
Music and lyrics by Dominic Sales
Performed by Clare Pointing and Nix Wood.
This production of WOW! Said the Owl is based on the book WOW! Said the Owl © 2009 Tim Hopgood, published by Macmillan Children’s Books, a division of Macmillan Publishers International Ltd.
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Performances
All tickets £8 on Fridays at 4.45pm
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is also on sale to the public
All tickets £8 on Fridays at 4.45pm
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is also on sale to the public
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is also on sale to the public
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is also on sale to the public
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is also on sale to the public
All tickets £8 on Fridays at 4.45pm
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is also on sale to the public
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is also on sale to the public
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is also on sale to the public
All tickets £8 on Fridays at 4.45pm
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools currently. If you would like to be notified if this performance goes on sale to the public you can join our waiting list here
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools currently. If you would like to be notified if this performance goes on sale to the public you can join our waiting list here
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools currently. If you would like to be notified if this performance goes on sale to the public you can join our waiting list here
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools currently. If you would like to be notified if this performance goes on sale to the public you can join our waiting list here
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools currently. If you would like to be notified if this performance goes on sale to the public you can join our waiting list here
All tickets £8 on Fridays at 4.45pm
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools currently. If you would like to be notified if this performance goes on sale to the public you can join our waiting list here
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools currently. If you would like to be notified if this performance goes on sale to the public you can join our waiting list here
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools currently. If you would like to be notified if this performance goes on sale to the public you can join our waiting list here
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools currently. If you would like to be notified if this performance goes on sale to the public you can join our waiting list here
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is only on sale to schools currently. If you would like to be notified if this performance goes on sale to the public you can join our waiting list here
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.
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is also on sale to the public
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is also on sale to the public
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is also on sale to the public
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is also on sale to the public
To book for a school group, please CLICK HERE to complete the school booking enquiry form
This performance is also on sale to the public
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