The Little Angel Theatre in Islington has announced its season from
September to December:
9th - 11th Sept
The Wild Night of the Witches
Directed by Ronnie Le Drew and Sarah Wright. Puppets carved by John
Wright.
Little Angel Theatre opened its doors in 1961 with a 35 minute long-string
marionette performance of The Wild Night of the Witches. To
celebrate its 50th anniversary the theatre is refurbishing and reviving
this production with a cast of trainee marionettists.
The two rival witches Mrs. Itchweed and Gerty MacNamara battle furiously
over poisons and cough potions, while Mrs. Rushbridges and Miss Pinkney
battle over Mr. Gimp! You can be sure, it all ends in a Wedding...
Or...?
Fri 7.30pm / Sat/Sun 2.30pm/7.30pm
Wed 28th Sept 10am & 1pm / Thurs 29th Sept 10am
The Chalk Giant
By Indefinite Articles/Norwich Puppet Theatre
For age 4+
This show explores the myths and legends surrounding giants, from
the chalk giants carved into the English landscape to Jack and the
Beanstalk. Written by celebrated poet John Agard, the performance
uses a range of storytelling techniques; the performers mix chalk
drawings, live film projection, shadow puppets, poetry and song to
create an absorbing and magical piece of theatre.
29th Sept - 2nd Oct
Pinocchio
By Indefinite Articles
For age 4+
Steve Tiplady, as Geppetto, uses the objects of a carpenter’s
workshop to tell the tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy,
and the puppet-maker who wants to be a real father. Pinocchio is carved
on stage, brushes become a fox and the shadow of two saws transforms
into a giant shark. An element of improvisation makes each performance
unique. Puppetry, shadows, illusion and specially composed music combine
to create a show with something for all ages.
Thurs 29 Sept 1pm / Fri 30 Sept 1pm & 5pm / Sat 1 & Sun 2
Oct 11am/1.30pm/3.30pm. Baby Friendly show Sunday 11am
5th - 9th Oct
The DaSilva Marionette Circus
By Noisy Oyster
For age 3+
The DaSilva marionette circus troupe has been delighting audiences
of all ages, around the world, for almost half a century. Each of
the one third life-size marionettes has been individually crafted
to perform its own feat of dazzling dexterity, on the big top stage.
This traditional family show, now in its second generation, has been
brought right up to date with all the thrills and spills of a real-life
circus.
Oct - Wed/Thurs 10am & 1pm / Fri 1pm & 5pm / Sat/Sun 11am
& 2pm. Baby Friendly shows Saturday & Sunday 11am.
12th - 16th Oct
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
By Banyan Theatre
For age 3+
Five and twenty tin soldiers all identical but for one. A chance tumble
from a window ledge begins a journey into the unknown... This adaptation
of the traditional tale illustrates the transition between fantasy
and reality told gently through puppetry, music and storytelling.
Wed/Thurs 10am & 1pm / Fri 1pm & 5pm / Sat/Sun 11am &
2pm. Baby Friendly show Sunday 11am.
18th - 23rd Oct
Aladdin
By Indigo Moon Theatre
For age 4+
This colourful tale from the Arabian Nights is set in the Middle East:
a place of mystery, enchantment and strange, mythical creatures. Large
scale contemporary Shadow Puppet theatre tells of a poor street boy
who falls hopelessly in love with a Royal Princess. What magic would
he need just to see her again?
Find out more about this inspirational and accessible art form after
the show.
Wed/Thurs 10am & 1pm / Fri 1pm & 5pm / Sat/Sun 11am &
2pm. Baby Friendly show Sunday 11am.
25th - 28th Oct (Half Term)
The Gingerbread Man
By The Rainbow Collectors
For age 5+
Using puppetry, live cooking, and a sprinkle of imagination, The
Gingerbread Man is brought to life in a brand new way. Two children
are helping their mother in the kitchen. But when they are left to
their own devices, the mischievous pair accidentally create the Gingerbread
Man. He leads them on an adventure, where they encounter curious animals
and cause a lot of mess, plus there’s a delicious ending for
everyone!
At 11am and 2pm daily
19th November 2011 until 29th January 2012
A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings
Little Angel Theatre in association with Kneehigh Theatre
Age 6 to adult
Inspired by the by Gabriel Garcia Marquez short story for children.
In a startling world of ruined beauty and magic reality a very old
man with enormous wings crashes to earth in a flurry of feathers.
Found by the villagers behind the chicken coop, nothing will ever
be the same again.
Kneehigh Theatre’s joint artistic director Mike Shepherd and
Little Angel Theatre’s founding family - Lyndie, Sarah and Joe
Wright – celebrate the culmination of Little Angel’s 50th
anniversary year with this exciting new production.
For performance details, visit www.littleangeltheatre.com.
7th December 2011 – 29th January 2012
Goldilocks
For age 2-5
This classic story is retold by Little Angel Theatre. As the Three
Bears head out for a quiet family picnic in the countryside, wild-child
Goldilocks mischievously explores their home. Performances Tuesdays
to Sundays weekly. See www.littleangeltheatre.com
for full performance schedule or call the box office on 020 7226 1787
.
