Shadow Boxer Theatre show you how to make your own jellyfish in a bottle, inspired by their film 'Moonlit Mudlark'.

You can watch Moonlit Mudlark here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huQpPTs9S4U

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Leila Chebbi from Travelled Companions shows you how to make your very own caterpillar puppet inspired by Cilla the Caterpillar from their short film 'Where Caterpillars Go...'

To download the accompanying instruction sheet visit our website here: https://little-angel-theatre-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/11/Where-Caterpillars-Go-Craft-Sheet.pdf

Watch 'Were Caterpillars Go...' : https://youtu.be/GTvxhMCmHS4

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Jess shows you how to create a Silver Stars Decoration inspired by the story 'Silver in the Sky' an original story by Joni-Rae Carrack and Iain J Scott. Watch the story here: https://youtu.be/C0A7OZcqZSo

Music: www.bensound.com

This is a craft activity you can do at home.

For this craft, you will need:
- Scrap cardboard
- Around 2-3 round objects for different sized stars , e.g a small bowl & mug
- Glue stick and optionally Sellotape
- A pen and a sharp pencil
- Scissors
- A ruler
- Silvery/shiny paper, could be leftover Christmas wrapping
- String, thin ribbon or wool
- A long stick or bamboo cane (60cm+, depends on amount of stars made)

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since our doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. During this period of isolation we are releasing daily online resources to help you keep creative at home, on our YouTube channel and on our website: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online....

If you’ve been inspired by this video, you can learn to make your own puppet show at home: https://youtu.be/MT85z5NUbFU

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Jess shows you how to create a Tom Thumb Finger Puppet, inspired by the story 'Tom Thumb' read by Ashton Owen. Watch the story here: https://youtu.be/ffoPkv5KbWQ

Music: www.bensound.com

This is a craft activity you can do at home.

For this craft, you will need:
- Plain scrap paper (A5 is plenty)
- Colouring pencils or pens
- Glue stick and optionally Sellotape
- Scissors
- A ruler

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since our doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. During this period of isolation we are releasing daily online resources to help you keep creative at home, on our YouTube channel and on our website: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online....

If you’ve been inspired by this video, you can learn to make your own puppet show at home: https://youtu.be/MT85z5NUbFU

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Jess shows you how to create a Paper Plate bear mask, inspired by the story 'Clever Cakes' by Michael Rosen. Watch the story here: https://youtu.be/NDaSHRqFXBU

Music: www.bensound.com

This is a craft activity you can do at home.

For this craft, you will need:
- 2 x Plain Paper Plates
- A pair of Scissors, a Glue stick and Sellotape
- Colouring Pencils or Pens
- 4 Split pins
- 2 x Elastic Bands
- Stapler
- Elastic or Ribbon/Thick Wool

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since our doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. During this period of isolation we are releasing daily online resources to help you keep creative at home, on our YouTube channel and on our website: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities.

If you’ve been inspired by this video, you can learn to make your own puppet show at home: https://youtu.be/MT85z5NUbFU

All of our online activities are being made available for free. If you are able to consider making a donation - however small - to help us survive during this challenging time, it would be greatly appreciated: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

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Ruby shows you how to make a rabbit ears hat, inspired by the story of 'The Velveteen Rabbit'. Watch the story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7soEZB1614

For this craft, you will need: a pencil, a ruler, two sheets of brown paper, one sheet of pink paper, scissors, glue (plus a paintbrush if you are using PVA) and a stapler.

This is a craft activity you can do at home.

To download additional resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities/

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

Inspired by our show 'The Little Fish', make your own fish rod puppet. Watch the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgaGGTkHFXA

For this craft, you will need: pen or pencil; paper; scissors; glue; scrap paper, coloured pens, stickers or anything else you have to decorate; rods (e.g. kebab skewers, chopsticks or twigs from the garden); sellotape.

This is a craft activity you can do at home.

To download additional resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities/

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

In this video Ruby shows you how to make Danish paper heart decorations, inspired by chapter 24 of The Christmas Nisse.

For this craft, you will need: scissors, a pencil, PVA glue, two pieces of different coloured A4 paper and a piece of scrap paper or card.

This is a craft activity you can do at home.

Tune in every day from 1-24 December 2020 for a new chapter of The Christmas Nisse Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1KjhRh0F8o&list=PLoj9np3ZxflDJ7BHO4p17A0me85_yyN7N

Find out more about the story: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities/watch/the-christmas-nisse/

To download additional resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

Join puppetry director and designer Toby Olié as he shows you how to make your own puppet theatre complete with puppets and scenery. You can download the template here: https://bit.ly/38wpoGS. To learn more about Toby’s puppetry visit TobyOlie.com.

You will need: Our template (https://bit.ly/38wpoGS) and access to a printer; a sharp pencil; puppet control rods (e.g. kebab sticks, chopsticks or pencils); string; tape; scissors; cardboard (e.g. cereal boxes); glue; colouring pencils, pens or paints.

Watch Toby show you how to make the anteater puppet from 'What Does an Anteater Eat?' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPEbrigztRg

Watch our series on making a puppet show at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT85z5NUbFU

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Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since our doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. During this period of isolation we are releasing daily online resources to help you keep creative at home, on our YouTube channel and on our website: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities

All of our online activities are being made available for free. If you are able to consider making a donation - however small - to help us survive during this challenging time, it would be greatly appreciated: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

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In this video Jessica shows you how to make a peppernuts biscuits, inspired by Chapter Ten of The Christmas Nisse.

For this recipe you will need: 220g plain flour, 125g butter/margarine, 125g caster sugar, 1tsp baking powder, 1tsp vanilla extract, 1 egg or 3tbsp vegan yoghurt, 1/2tsp of ground cinnamon, ground allspice, cloves and cardamom, 1 whole star anise (optional).

Royalty free music: www.bensound.com.

Tune in every day from 1-24 December 2020 for a new chapter of The Christmas Nisse Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1KjhRh0F8o&list=PLoj9np3ZxflDJ7BHO4p17A0me85_yyN7N

Find out more about the story: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities/watch/the-christmas-nisse/

To download additional resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

In this video Ruby shows you how to make a poster with an acronym of your name, inspired by Chapter Six of The Christmas Nisse.

For this craft, you will need: a pencil, a ruler, some glitter pens, felt tip pens, a piece of paper and foam shapes or other decorations.

This is a craft activity you can do at home.

Tune in every day from 1-24 December 2020 for a new chapter of The Christmas Nisse Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1KjhRh0F8o&list=PLoj9np3ZxflDJ7BHO4p17A0me85_yyN7N

Find out more about the story: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities/watch/the-christmas-nisse/

To download additional resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities/watch

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

In this video Laura shows you how to make a pop-up Christmas card to give to a loved one or neighbour this festive season.

For this craft, you will need: two sheets of strong A4 card, scissors, glue, a ruler, a pencil, and coloured pens, pencils or paints.

Why not give this card to a neighbour who lives alone this Christmas, to let them know you are thinking of them.

This is a craft activity you can do at home. You may need an adult to help you with some of the cutting.

To download additional resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities/

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

In this video, Jessica shows you how to make paper finger puppets, inspired by the characters of Anne-Lise and Bruno from The Christmas Nisse story. Donate to Little Angel Theatre: http://bit.ly/2Wilwox

For this craft activity, you will need: white card or thick paper, two split pins, scissors, glue, sellotape, colouring pens or pencils.

This is a craft activity you can do at home. You may need an adult to help you with some of the cutting.

Tune in every day from 1-24 December 2020 for a new chapter of The Christmas Nisse Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1KjhRh0F8o&list=PLoj9np3ZxflDJ7BHO4p17A0me85_yyN7N

Find out more about the story: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities/watch/the-christmas-nisse/

To download additional resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities/watch

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

Laura shows you how to make your own Chanukiah (or Chanukah Menorah) in the lead up to Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights. Download the template here: https://bit.ly/2V6BIHr

For this craft activity, you will need: our Chanukiah template (https://bit.ly/2V6BIHr) printed on white card; red and yellow cellophane, acetate or coloured sweet wrappers; one sheet of black card; a yellow pencil; a black felt tip pen; scissors; glue; coloured pens, pencils or paints.

This is a craft activity you can do at home. You may need an adult to help you with some of the cutting.

On each of the eight nights of Chanukah, a new branch of the Chanukiah is lit. The central branch, known as the shamash, is for a candle which is used to light all the other candles.

To download additional resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities/

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

Laura shows you how to make your own advent calendar in the lead up to Christmas. Download the templates here: https://bit.ly/3pTbLJU

For this craft activity, you will need: two sheets of white card, our templates and access to a printer (https://bit.ly/3pTbLJU) or you can draw your own, scissors, glue, a black pen, a pencil, a ruler, white or blu tack, coloured pens or pencils, and decorations e.g. glitter or sequins.

This is a craft activity you can do at home. You may need an adult to help you with some of the cutting.

Advent Calendars help us count down the days until Christmas, and traditionally are decorated with moments from the Nativity scene - but you'll be able to decorate your advent calendar however you like.

To download additional resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities/

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

Laura shows you how to make a paper lantern to celebrate Diwali, the festival of light. Download the Rangoli pattern template here: https://bit.ly/36v1mLy

For this craft activity, you will need: coloured card or paper, felt tip pens, glue, sellotape, a pencil, scissors, a ruler (if you have one), tracing paper or baking paper, Rangoli pattern templates (available here: https://bit.ly/36v1mLy, or draw your own), sequins or other decorations, and an LED candle (please don't use a real candle).

This is a craft activity you can do at home. You may need an adult to help you with some of the cutting.

Diwali is a Hindu festival, celebrating victory of light over darkness, good over evil. This year it will be celebrated on 14 November 2020.

To download additional resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities/

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

Laura shows you how to make a paper plate firework display to celebrate Bonfire night. Download the template: https://bit.ly/3oZ0OGc

For this craft activity, you will need: our template of the houses of parliament (or you can draw your own), a white piece of paper, two paper plates, blue and black tissue paper, coloured pencils, scissors, glue, sellotape, two lollipop sticks, split pins and sequins or other decorations.

This is a craft activity you can do at home. You may need an adult to help you with some of the cutting.

In 1605 Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the houses of parliament by putting lots of gunpowder in the basement. Now he didn't succeed, thankfully, so every year on the 5th of November we celebrate Bonfire Night in the UK.

To download additional resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

Ellie shows you how to make a marionette puppet inspired by 'Pinocchio'.

This is a craft activity you can do at home, for children ages 5-11.

For this activity you will need: a toilet roll tube, an egg box, glue (pritt stick), bottle caps, string, bamboo skewers or twigs, scissors, a pencil, newspaper, coloured paper (or white paper coloured in or painted), a big needle or other sharp object (and an adult to help you with this!).

Watch Gilbert Taylor reading 'Pinocchio' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-Ci1VLdaIs

Maybe you could act out your own version of the story?

To download additional resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

Samuel Wilde, designer and maker, shows you how to make the bear puppet from Jon Klassen's 'I Want My Hat Back'. Here's the template you'll need: https://bit.ly/3wzweHS

To make this puppet, you will need: super glue, a cutting mat and knife or scissors, thin card (such as a cereal box), thick cardboard, craft tape or masking tape, paint (any colour you like - but we used black, brown and white), split pins x3, penny washers x2, bamboo skewers, wooden beads x2.

This activity is suitable for adults or children with some adult help.

Follow Samuel on Twitter: www.twitter.com/samueljwilde
and Instagram: www.instagram.com/samueljwilde

Watch 'I Want My Hat Back': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBJmp1c3XIQ

Watch Samuel show you how to make the fish puppet from the second show in the series, 'This is Not My Hat': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAB48h4uvow

Watch our series on making a puppet show at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT85z5NUbFU&list=PLoj9np3ZxflAiTFyOm6BQTQgM9QKpaj-0

Download more puppet making activities and resources: https://littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities/

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate/

Buy the books here: https://bit.ly/2VETZvl

Ellie shows you how to make a rabbit finger puppet inspired by 'The Velveteen Rabbit'. Download the template here: https://bit.ly/3enor5s

This is a craft activity you can do at home, for children ages 5-11.

For this activity you will need: some scraps of fabric, a needle, embroidery or sewing thread in various colours, scissors, wool, a fork, pens or pencils and a printer to print out our template.

Watch Maia Kirkman-Richards reading 'The Velveteen Rabbit' story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7soEZB1614

Maybe you could act out your own version of the story?

To download additional resources, visit: https://www.littleangeltheatre.com/online-shows-and-activities

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate

Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the
imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

Louisa Ashton shows you how to make a stop-motion animation, inspired by her reading of 'The Selfish Giant'.

For this tutorial you will need: A camera or phone, a tripod or phone stand, paper, card or fabric, some materials from outdoors (e.g. pebbles, leaves or twigs), paper puppets, a computer, video editing software or an app, and an adult to help you.

Watch Louisa's version of 'The Selfish Giant' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iLY_hXpvQM

Remember to share your animations with us if you have a go! Email info@littleangeltheatre.com or share with us on social media:
Little Angel Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittleATheatre
Little Angel Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleAngelTheatre
Little Angel Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleangeltheatre
Louisa Ashton Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoulouAshton

Download more activities and resources here: https://littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

Donate to Little Angel Theatre: https://littleangeltheatre.com/support-us/donate/

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Little Angel Theatre is a home for puppetry. Since its doors first opened in 1961 the theatre has been dedicated to creating and sharing inspiring stories. Puppetry is at the heart of this innovative theatre, from igniting the
imaginations of the youngest minds to equipping tomorrow’s puppeteers with the tools they need to succeed. As well as being an internationally recognised theatre with productions touring throughout the UK and across the globe, Little Angel Theatre also has its roots in Islington, and works with its local, diverse community to break down barriers to arts engagement so all can benefit and enjoy this remarkable art form.

“Little Angel is nothing less than an icon of north London childhood” Time Out, 2016

Rachel Warr from Dotted Line Theatre gives us her top tips for writing for puppetry.

Today's tip is all about rhythm.

Once you've written your story, you could turn it into a puppet show at home. Take a look at our video series for tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT85z5NUbFU&list=PLoj9np3ZxflAiTFyOm6BQTQgM9QKpaj-0

Download more puppet making activities and ideas: https://littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources/

Rachel Warr from Dotted Line Theatre gives us her top tips for writing for puppetry.

Today's tip is all about writing for different types of puppet.

Once you've written your story, you could turn it into a puppet show at home. Take a look at our video series for tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT85z5NUbFU&list=PLoj9np3ZxflAiTFyOm6BQTQgM9QKpaj-0

Download more puppet making activities and ideas: https://littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources/

Credits for images featured in this video:

Photos 1 & 2 (string puppets)
Puppeteers: Sue Dacre, Keith Frederick, Sian Kidd.
Puppets: Victoria and Albert Museum

Photo 3 (rod puppets)
Puppeteers: Jum Faruq, Ajjaz Awad.
Puppets: Judith Hope

Photo 4 (rod puppets)
Puppeteers: Charlotte Quartermaine, Sam Clark, Andrew London
Puppet development consultants: Ivan Thorley and Caroline Bowman
Puppet: Aitor Throup Studio

Photo 5 (shadow puppets)
Puppeteers: Gilbert Taylor, Sophie Steel.
Puppets: Rachel Warr, Tom Crame

Photo 6 (shadow puppets)
Puppeteer: Jum Faruq
Director: Rachel Warr

Rachel Warr from Dotted Line Theatre gives us her top tips for writing for puppetry.

Today's tip is all about embracing the impossible.

Once you've written your story, you could turn it into a puppet show at home. Take a look at our video series for tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT85z5NUbFU&list=PLoj9np3ZxflAiTFyOm6BQTQgM9QKpaj-0

Download more puppet making activities and ideas: https://littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

Rachel Warr from Dotted Line Theatre gives us her top tips for writing for puppetry.

Today's tip is all about considering the presence of the puppeteer.

Once you've written your story, you could turn it into a puppet show at home. Take a look at our video series for tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT85z5NUbFU&list=PLoj9np3ZxflAiTFyOm6BQTQgM9QKpaj-0

Download more puppet making activities and ideas: https://littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

Rachel Warr from Dotted Line Theatre gives us her top tips for writing for puppetry.

Today's tip is all about planning the anchor points for your story.

Once you've written your story, you could turn it into a puppet show at home. Take a look at our video series for tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT85z5NUbFU&list=PLoj9np3ZxflAiTFyOm6BQTQgM9QKpaj-0

Download more puppet making activities and ideas: https://littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

Download the worksheet: https://bit.ly/2B50Zep

This activity is ideal for children ages 8+ working independently, or 5-7 with some adult help.

Today you will need: Paint, paintbrushes, paper (white or coloured), pritt stick, anything else you have to decorate, for example: wool, pompoms, pipe cleaners, tissue paper, tin foil, stickers, felt tip pens, etc.

For the rest of the week, you will need: Cardboard, Newspaper, Tape (ideally masking tape), Paper, Pencils/felt tip pens, Scissors, White craft glue (PVA), Glue pot (old jam jar or yoghurt pot), Pritt stick, String, Bamboo skewers (at least 2), Paint, Paintbrushes, Anything to decorate: pipe cleaners, pompoms, coloured paper, tissue paper, wool, tin foil, stickers, felt tip pens, etc.

Go back and watch Day One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjh4FDMJSQ4
Download the worksheet for Day Two: https://bit.ly/2ZEPK6Y
Watch Day Three: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTfOxk1BV_I

Watch Arran Glass' reading of Rumpelstiltskin, which inspired this puppet, here: https://youtu.be/ODwRT83B_5Q

Download more resources and activities: https://littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources/

Today Ellie shows you how to make the arms and legs of your puppet, and assemble all the different parts.

This activity is ideal for children ages 8+ working independently, or 5-7 with some adult help.

Today you will need: Paper, tape (ideally masking tape), scissors, pen or pencil, PVA glue, glue pot, string, 3 bamboo skewers, glue gun (optional).

For the rest of the week, you will need: Cardboard, Newspaper, Tape (ideally masking tape), Paper, Pencils/felt tip pens, Scissors, White craft glue (PVA), Glue pot (old jam jar or yoghurt pot), Pritt stick, String, Bamboo skewers (at least 2), Paint, Paintbrushes, Anything to decorate: pipe cleaners, pompoms, coloured paper, tissue paper, wool, tin foil, stickers, felt tip pens, etc.

Go back and watch Day One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjh4FDMJSQ4
Download the worksheet for Day Two: https://bit.ly/2ZEPK6Y

Watch Arran Glass' reading of Rumpelstiltskin, which inspired this puppet, here: https://youtu.be/ODwRT83B_5Q

Download more activities and resources here: https://littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources/

Download the worksheet: https://bit.ly/2ZEPK6Y

This activity is ideal for children ages 8+ working independently, or 5-7 with some adult help.

Today you will need: Cardboard, newspaper, tape (ideally masking tape), scissors, pen or pencil, PVA glue, glue pot, paintbrush, string, access to a printer (optional).

For the rest of the week, you will need: Cardboard, Newspaper, Tape (ideally masking tape), Paper, Pencils/felt tip pens, Scissors, White craft glue (PVA), Glue pot (old jam jar or yoghurt pot), Pritt stick, String, Bamboo skewers (at least 2), Paint, Paintbrushes, Anything to decorate: pipe cleaners, pompoms, coloured paper, tissue paper, wool, tin foil, stickers, felt tip pens, etc.

Go back and watch Day One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjh4FDMJSQ4

Watch Arran Glass' reading of Rumpelstiltskin, which inspired this puppet, here: https://youtu.be/ODwRT83B_5Q

For more puppet making ideas and activities, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources/

Ellie shows you how to make a puppet over the course of four days. Today, she shows you how to design your puppet and make its head.

This activity is ideal for children ages 8+ working independently, or 5-7 with some adult help.

For today's make you will need: Newspaper, tape (ideally masking tape), scissors, felt tip pens or colouring pencils, plain paper and glue.

For the rest of the week, you will need: Cardboard, Newspaper, Tape (ideally masking tape), Paper, Pencils/felt tip pens, Scissors, White craft glue (PVA), Glue pot (old jam jar or yoghurt pot), Pritt stick, String, Bamboo skewers (at least 2), Paint, Paintbrushes, Anything to decorate: pipe cleaners, pompoms, coloured paper, tissue paper, wool, tin foil, stickers, felt tip pens, etc.

You can design your own puppet, or use our Rumpelstiltskin template, which you can download here: https://littleangeltheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Rumpelstiltskin-Design-Template.pdf

Watch Arran Glass' reading of Rumpelstiltskin, which inspired this puppet, here: https://youtu.be/ODwRT83B_5Q

For more puppet making ideas and activities, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

Puppetry director and designer Toby Olié shows you how to make the anteater puppet featured in his retelling of Ross Collins's ‘What Does an Anteater Eat?’.

To download the custom puppet template featured in the video, visit: https://bit.ly/3dR3BLa

You will also need: some thin cardboard (such as a cereal box), scissors, skewers or chopsticks, a pencil, split pins (or string/wire if you don't have them), tape and glue.

Watch 'What Does an Anteater Eat?': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1b5hwVpvcg

Watch our series on making a puppet show at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT85z...

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Based on the book written and Illustrated by Ross Collins, shared with permission of Nosy Crow Ltd.

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Music:
Penguins by Vlad Gluschenko https://soundcloud.com/vgl9
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/-penguins
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/IAuKHcshJqw

Theatre designer Emma Tompkins shows you how to make finger puppet versions of some of the characters from 'The Flying Bath' by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts.

This activity is suitable for children ages 5-10, with some adult help.

To make these puppets, you will need: colouring pencils or felt tip pens, glue or tape, a pen, scissors, a ruler, two sheets of A4 white paper.

You'll also need to print out a template, available to download here: https://littleangeltheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Flyingbathpaperpuppetplan.pdf

See the puppets from the Little Angel Theatre production of The Flying Bath in the trailer for the show, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gMacD4uNJc

Watch Elliot Pritchard reading the story, with illustrations by David Roberts: https://youtu.be/o3dcyQ3AcXE

Based on the book The Flying Bath by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by David Roberts, published by Macmillan Children’s Books. Buy the book here: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/julia-donaldson/the-flying-bath/9781509892440

To download more activities and resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources/

In this video Katie shows you how to make a rocking red hen from a paper plate.

This is a craft activity you can do at home, for children aged 5-10, or younger children with some adult help.

You will need: a paper plate (or card cut into a circle shape), scissors, glue, paint/ colouring pencils/ felt tip pens, coloured card, feathers and googley eyes (optional).

Watch Elaine Hartley reading 'The Little Red Hen': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhcLbgkHfVU

For more activity ideas, visit: www.littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

Samuel Wilde, designer and maker of 'I Want My Hat Back' and 'This is Not My Hat' shows you how to make the fish puppet featured in Jon Klassen's 'This is Not My Hat'.

To make this puppet, you will need: card (such as a cereal box), a small piece of cardboard or thicker card (optional), scissors, a pencil, colouring pens or crayons, tape, bamboo skewers and glue.

Follow Samuel on Twitter: www.twitter.com/samueljwilde
and Instagram: www.instagram.com/samueljwilde

Watch 'This is Not My Hat': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF7q37SfF4w

Watch our series on making a puppet show at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT85z5NUbFU&list=PLoj9np3ZxflAiTFyOm6BQTQgM9QKpaj-0

Buy the book here: https://bit.ly/2VETZvl

Title: THIS IS NOT MY HAT
Author: Jon Klassen
© 2012 by Jon Klassen
Published by Walker Books in 2014.

In this video Ellie shows you how to make colourful shadow puppets, and performs her circus shadow show!

First you'll need to build your shadow theatre. You can download instructions on how to do this here: https://bit.ly/2VNhqEp

Learn how to master a basic shadow puppet design in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RyI5-B-SKw&

If you want to make the puppets featured in this video, you can download a template here: https://bit.ly/3d5NlFP

To make your coloured shadow puppets, you will need: paper, scissors, tape, glue, a pencil, felt tip pens, a paintbrush, some cooking oil and a torch (a phone torch works fine).

This is a craft activity you can do at home, for anyone ages 3 and above.

For more shadow puppetry inspiration and resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources/shadow-puppetry/

Music: 21. Circus Theme by Alexander Nakarada (Creative Commons License: https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/21-circus-theme)

In this video Ellie shows you how to make shadow puppets.

First you'll need to build your shadow theatre. You can download instructions on how to do this here: https://bit.ly/2VNhqEp

If you want to make the puppets featured in this video, you can download a template here: https://bit.ly/35cGw2p

To make your shadow puppets you will need: Card or thin cardboard (e.g. a cereal box), glue, tape, a pencil, a ruler, a torch (a phone torch is fine), bamboo skewers (optional) and velcro (optional).

This is a craft activity you can do at home, aimed at ages 4-11.

For more shadow puppetry inspiration and resources, visit: https://littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources/shadow-puppetry/

In this video Katie shows you how to make a Gingerbread man finger puppet, inspired by the fairy tale 'The Gingerbread Man'.

This is a craft activity you can do at home, aimed at children ages 5-10 with some adult help.

You will need: Card, scissors, glue, a pencil, a coloured pencil, felt and thread (or colouring pencils/felt tips), decorations, and a gingerbread man cookie cutter (optional).

Watch the story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWTag97HQng

For more activity ideas, visit: For more activity ideas, visit: www.littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

In this video Sarah shows you how to make frog puppets out of paper plates, inspired by 'The Frog Prince' story.

This is a craft activity children can do at home, aimed at ages 3-5 with adult supervision or ages 6-11 working independently.

You will need: two paper plates (or thin cardboard such as a cereal box), paper, scissors, glue, a pencil and a stapler.

Watch the story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPZezj_376Y

For more activity ideas, visit: www.littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

In this video Laura shows you how to make hen finger puppets from an old egg box.

This is a craft children can do at home with some adult supervision.

You will need: Egg boxes, scissors, a pencil, paint or felt tip pens, white paper, felt or coloured paper, glue (pritt stick or PVA), ribbon, googly eyes (optional).

Share photos of your puppets with us by emailing info@littleangeltheatre.com, or getting in touch on social media: Twitter (twitter.com/LittleATheatre), Facebook (facebook.com/LittleAngelTheatre) or Instagram (instagram.com/littleangeltheatre).

For more activity ideas, visit: www.littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

In this video Katie shows you how to make a cute spring bunny from a sock.

This is a craft activity you can do at home, for children aged 5-10, or younger children with some adult help.

You will need: a sock, three elastic bands, scissors, a coloured pen, ribbon or wool, stuffing (craft stuffing if you have it, or if not you could use rice, lentils, pasta or another sock) and something to make eyes (e.g. googley eyes, a button or a bead).

For more activity ideas, visit: www.littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

In this video Sarah shows you how to make hatching chicks out of paper plates, which you could use as an Easter card or decoration.

This is a craft activity children can do at home, with some adult supervision.

You will need: two paper plates (or thin cardboard such as a cereal box), paper, scissors, glue, pens and pencils, a hole punch, a split pin (or a paper clip or pipe cleaner) and paint.

For more activity ideas, visit: www.littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

Learn how to make hanging Easter egg decorations using paper mache.

This is a craft activity you can do at home, for children aged 5 or 6 with some adult help, or 7-11 independent working.

You will need: PVA glue, scissors, sticky tape, ribbon, paint and paintbrushes, water, newspaper and thin cardboard (e.g. a cereal box).

The eggs will need to be left to dry overnight before decorating.

The template for the eggs can be found here: https://littleangeltheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Paper-mache-egg-template.pdf

For more activity ideas, visit: www.littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

In this video Laura shows you how to make a troll puppet, from the story 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'.

This is a craft children can do at home with some adult supervision.

You will need: Sticky tape, scissors, newspaper or other scrap paper, wool or string, an elastic band, glue, fabric and something to make eyes and a nose (e.g. googly eyes, buttons, pom poms or paper and pens).

This is a puppet design by Tinka Slavicek.

Watch the story of 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iusZSI5wYKY&t=1s

Share photos of your puppets with us by emailing info@littleangeltheatre.com, or getting in touch on social media: Twitter (twitter.com/LittleATheatre), Facebook (facebook.com/LittleAngelTheatre) or Instagram (instagram.com/littleangeltheatre).

For more activity ideas, visit: www.littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

Learn how to make pig and wolf puppets using paper fortune tellers, so that you can perform your own version of the 3 Little Pigs story.

This is a craft activity you can do at home, aimed at children ages 6-11.

You will need: Paper (white or coloured), scissors, glue, colouring pencils or felt tip pens.

Watch the story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Die6creYS9s

For more activity ideas, visit: www.littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

Ellie shows you how to make a paper weaved basket, just like the one Little Red Riding Hood uses to take to her Grandma's house.

This is a craft activity for you can do at home, suitable for ages 3-5 with adult help or 6-11 independent working.

You will need: 3 pieces of A4 paper, scissors, glue or sticky tape, a stapler, and paint, colouring pencils or pens.

Watch Lori Hopkins reading Little Red Riding Hood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIrXtWP7rNc

For more activity ideas, visit: www.littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

In this video Laura shows you how to make a star mobile, just like Rosie's in Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb's book 'The Paper Dolls'.

This is a craft activity children can do at home with some adult supervision.

You will need: Scissors, a felt tip pen, tin foil, sellotape, cardboard, string, a sewing needle, and wooden skewers or a coat hanger.

Share photos of your mobiles with us by emailing info@littleangeltheatre.com, or getting in touch on social media: Twitter (twitter.com/LittleATheatre), Facebook (facebook.com/LittleAngelTheatre) or Instagram (instagram.com/littleangeltheatre).

For more activity ideas, visit: www.littleangeltheatre.com/schools-and-community/at-home-resources

Artistic Director Samantha Lane outlines our plans to bring the magic of puppetry into your home whilst the theatre is closed, including craft activity packs, video stories and a guide to making and performing your own puppet show.

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