London’s Little Angel Theatre is planning to make a splash with a stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts’ bath-time adventure The Flying Bath.
Aimed at youngsters aged two to five, the story of the magical flying bath and a bunch of quirky bath toys will be brought to life in the Little Angel Studios from 11 February until 23 April 2023.
Adapted and directed by Samantha Lane, the production features a set, puppets and costumes designed by Emma Tompkins, with music by Dominic Sales and lighting designed by Sherry Coenen. Performed by Kat Burke Johns and Mark Esais, the creative team also includes puppet-maker Naomi Oppenheim, assistant puppet-maker Daisy Pearson and stage manager Tor Porter.
The Flying Bath is part of the 2023 spring/summer season at the Islington venue which includes the world premiere of The Instrumentals. A Little Angel Theatre, Goblin Theatre, Blouse and Skirt Theatre Company and Mercury Theatre co-production, the piece combines innovative puppetry, comedy and original music composed by Cal-I Jonel.
Written and directed by Mia Jerome, the production which is aimed at children aged four to eight will play the Little Angel Theatre from 10 February until 16 April 2023. Performed by Maya Manuel and Elliot Liburd, the creative team also includes set and puppet designer and director Oliver Hymans, sound designer Féz, lighting designer Joshie Harriette and stage manager Holly Glenn.
Commenting on the new season, Little Angel Theatre’s artistic director Samantha Lane and executive director Peta Swindall said: “Our spring 2023 season is jam-packed with new work, fantastic visiting companies and another chance to enjoy some much-loved Little Angel classics. A highlight for the new year will be The Instrumentals which premieres in February. This joyful production is bursting with love, laughter and soulful music to inspire young audiences.
“We’re also delighted Toby Olié’s brilliant adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean’s fantasy The Wolves in the Walls is returning for a full run in May after the production was cut short when theatres closed because of Covid in March 2020.
“Our work is once again reaching far beyond our Islington home to children all across the country with the I Want My Hat Back Trilogy, The Singing Mermaid, King of Nothing, The Smartest Giant in Town, The Instrumentals and If Not Here… Where? all out on tour.
“Closer to home, we want to make sure everyone in our community can enjoy our work and in 2023 we aim to provide over 1,000 free tickets to families on state benefits to enjoy a free, fun day out filled with the magic of live puppetry. We will also be giving away 4,500 tickets to pupils at our local schools including our eight partner schools as part of our #PuppetsForAll scheme.
Angela Thomas
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