Little Angel Theatre, Children puppet theatre in Islington, England.
Little Angel Theatre is a puppet theatre with 100 seats housed in a converted Temperance hall in Islington. The venue operates two performance spaces and presents regular shows and workshops designed for young audiences and families.
The theatre began in 1961 when John and Lyndie Wright opened it with their first puppet production. Over the decades, it grew into a respected venue for children's puppet theatre in London.
Performances at this theatre teach children how puppets come to life and why people have loved puppet stories for generations. The shows reveal the craftsmanship and imagination that goes into creating characters from wood, fabric, and paint.
The theatre is located on a quiet street in a residential area and is easy to reach on foot. Check the programme ahead of your visit, as shows rotate throughout the year and may vary by season.
The theatre has worked with puppeteers who have been part of well-known British children's television programmes. This behind-the-scenes connection brings professional puppet-making skills and techniques directly into the shows.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
