Little Angel Theatre

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LocationIslington
London, N1
England
Coordinates51°32′19″N 0°06′06″W / 51.5387°N 0.1016°W / 51.5387; -0.1016
PublictransitLondon Underground Angel
National Rail Essex Road
Little Angel Theatre
Little Angel Marionette Theatre
Redbrick single storey building with white pediment, frieze at gutter level and arch topped shaping of windows and entrance with leafless trees against a light sky
Interactive map of Little Angel Theatre
LocationIslington
London, N1
England
Coordinates51°32′19″N 0°06′06″W / 51.5387°N 0.1016°W / 51.5387; -0.1016
Public transitLondon Underground Angel
National Rail Essex Road
TypePuppet theatre
Capacity100 seats
Current useTheatre
ProductionOwn and touring
Construction
Opened24 November 1961; 64 years ago (1961-11-24)
Website
Little Angel Theatre

Little Angel Theatre is a puppet theatre for children and their families based in the London Borough of Islington.[1]

The 100-seat theatre, a former temperance hall, was opened on 24 November 1961 by founders John and Lyndie Wright,[2] with a performance of The Wild Night Of The Witches.

As well as being a recognised theatre, Little Angel Theatre works with its local community to tackle barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy the art form of puppetry.

Puppeteers who have entertained here include Sarah Burgess who has created several roles for CBeebies,[3] as well as Rainbow puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew.[4]

The theatre's creative learning department work with schools and youth and community groups, running a wide variety of participation activities.

Little Angel Theatre is a registered charity.

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