Exciting News from Little Angel Theatre: The Children's Puppet Festival is Back!
Get ready for a summer full of puppetry magic ! 28 July - 23 August 2025
News from our Friends at Little Angel Theatre
We’re delighted to share that our friends at the Little Angel Theatre are bringing back their award-winning Children’s Puppet Festival this August 2025! Now in its third year, the festival continues to grow into a summer favourite for young audiences, having received a special “one-off” Offie Award at the Off West End Awards in 2022.
This year’s festival promises to be even more spectacular, with inventive and imaginative puppetry from eight amazing companies – including, for the first time, a guest all the way from Australia! Alongside the performances, Little Angel Theatre is offering a variety of family workshops, Playcations, and adult workshops for all ages to enjoy.
Festival Highlights to Look Forward To:
Week 1: 28th July – 3rd August
Family Workshop – Ice Screams! (2nd – 3rd Aug)
Ages 3-6: Create your very own ice-cream and ice-lolly puppets to take home!
Week 2: 4th – 10th August
Playcation – Summer Camp (5th – 8th Aug)
Ages 5-9: Craft, create, and perform with puppets in a fun summer camp-inspired adventure.Production – Shoe Baby (8th – 10th Aug)
Ages 2-5: Join a magical sing-a-long adventure as a baby explores the world in a shoe!
Little Angel Theatre Shoe Baby
Week 3: 11th – 17th August
Production – Tales from the Lighthouse (15th – 17th Aug)
Ages 5-11: Music, puppetry, and storytelling combine in this magical voyage to the sea.Production – The Tortoise and the Firefly (15th – 17th Aug)
Ages 3-8: A vibrant African folktale about unexpected friendship and community.
Week 4: 18th – 24th August
Production – Make You LOL! (19th – 21st Aug)
Ages 5-11: Australia’s masters of comedy bring their hilarious antics to London!Production – The Pigeon and the Peacock (19th – 21st Aug)
Ages 5-11: Pigeon chases his dreams in this quirky tale of creativity and ambition.
Week 5: 25th – 31st August
Playcation – Safari (26th – 27th Aug)
Ages 5-9: An exciting adventure through the wilderness with handcrafted puppet animals.Production – Escape from the Bubble Tub! (30th – 31st Aug)
Ages 5-11: A globe-trotting, magical adventure full of bubbles and laughter!
Whether you’re looking to attend a performance, take part in a hands-on workshop, or just enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, Little Angel Theatre has something for everyone this August.