Little Angel Theatre is a

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for children and their families based in the

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. The 100-seat theatre, a former

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hall, was opened on 24 November 1961, by founders John and Lyndie Wright with a performance of ''The Wild Night Of The Witches''. As well as an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, 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

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. 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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Theatre website
* {{Authority control Theatres in the London Borough of Islington Puppet theaters Theatres completed in 1961 Buildings and structures in Islington

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