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We will be launching the 2021 programme at 12pm on 11 August 2021

  • View of the theatre from Dagmar Terrace
  • Green Plaque for founder John Wright
  • The Theatre Foyer
  • The auditorium

Little Angel Theatre

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place
14 Dagmar Passage, N1 2DN
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Toilets, Refreshments, Bookshop

Travel Information

subway
Nearest tube: Highbury & Islington, Angel
train
Nearest train: Highbury & Islington, Essex Road
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Bus routes: 271, 341, 73, 56, 38, 43, 30, 19, 4
Little Angel Theatre was converted from a derelict temperance hall in 1961 and has been showcasing puppetry performances ever since. It is London's only purpose-built puppet theatre, due to the existence of its marionette bridge.

Events

Sunday 5th September
Theatre Tour
schedule Time: 10am to 4pm
group Capacity: 15

Design

Original design
Unknown, 2021
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Theatre
Period
Historical/contemporary

  • History

    In 1961 a troupe of enthusiastic puppeteers under the leadership of South African master, John Wright, found a derelict temperance hall in Islington and transformed it into a magical little theatre, specially designed for children and for the presentation of marionette shows.

    Little Angel Theatre opened on Saturday 24th November, 1961. In 2021 we will be celebrating our 60th anniversary.

    Over the years the theatre has been home to a wide variety of performances, showcasing numerous puppetry forms including bunraku, object theatre and black box theatre. The marionette bridge remains and we are planning a return to marionette puppetry in 2021/22.

    Little Angel Theatre also offers training in puppetry design and performance, which has been delivered virtually during the pandemic.

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