The Little Angel Theatre Company
The Little Angel Theatre Company (LAT) was formed in 1961, their aim is to create and share inspiring stories with the use of puppetry.
They have provided high quality puppet Theatre aimed for families for over 50 years they work with both children and adults.
They tour nationally and internationally performing there own shows as well as inviting other puppetry companies from around the world to perform on their stage.
The company was formed by a group of puppeteers under the leadership of John Wright, startign off in a temperance hall in Islington and transformed it into a Theatre.
The Theatre first opened on the 24th of November 1961, and in 2011 they celebrated their 50th anniversary and have put on over 30 shows.
When working on a new production they sometimes start with a script but prefer the devising more interesting as its a challenge and can develop more creatively. Every year they run Youth Theatres which help youths to make their own puppets and create their own productions. The ‘Spectrum Youth’ is a puppet youth theatre for young people with aspergers or high functioning autism, It began in May 2014,
The theatre is also a registered charity and recently they received support from Arts Council England for their touring play 'Take Flight'. The aim of this project is to help develop relationships between schools and their local theatres. “Through the partnerships made by this project, Little Angel Theatre will help make a difference to the cultural education of children across the country. Developing Their creative skills and broadening their access to cultural opportunities within their daily school life” - Joyce Wilson, London Area Director, Arts Council England.
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