The children’s theatre has announced further programming for its 2025 season.
The Little Angel Theatre has confirmed the return of of some beloved classics both in Islington and on the road for its Autumn/Winter season.
For younger audiences, the world of Wow! Said The Owl (ages 2-5), based on the book written and illustrated by Tim Hopgood will return to the theatre this September, while ME… (ages 2-5), based on the book by Emma Dodd will be at Little Angel Theatre from 15 November.
Meanwhile, the stage adaptation of Michael Rosen’s We’re Going on a Bear Hunt will return to the 6th September offering audiences to go on a real adventure.
In addition, it has been announced that Storm Whale (ages 4-8), based
on the book by Benji Davies, will run at Little Angel Studios 22 November – 25 January 2026,
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s A squash and A Squeeze will be heading to the West End this December, playing at Leicester Square Theatre from 4 – 23 December, while the Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb’s Paper Dolls opens at Chelmsford Theatre on the 19th September and will tour until the Christmas.
Other Little Angel shows running this Christmas include Rosie Robin and the Christmas Post at The Old Town Hall in Hemel Hempstead from 13 – 24 December and Scruff’s Christmas Adventure at Tobacco Factory in Bristol from 4th December – 4th Jan 2026.
Talking about the news, Little Angel Theatre Artistic Director Samantha Lane and Executive Director Peta Swindall said: “We’re incredibly proud of this exciting
and vibrant season, which celebrates the magic of puppetry and storytelling for all
ages, particularly through bringing much-loved picture books to life on our stages.
There’s something special for every family to enjoy. We’re also thrilled to take our
work beyond our theatre walls, touring A Squash and a Squeeze and The Paper
Dolls to audiences across the UK, both culminating in festive runs at Leicester
Square Theatre and Hullabaloo. Alongside this, we’re spreading Christmas cheer
with Rosie Robin and the Christmas Post at The Old Town Hall in Hemel Hempstead
and Scruff’s Christmas Adventure at Tobacco Factory in Bristol; and continuing our
vital Suitcase Theatre project in prisons. It’s a season full of joy, connection and
imagination – and we can’t wait to share it.”
For more information visit: https://www.littleangeltheatre.com/