Spring and February half-term family-friendly shows for the whole family
18-21 February Part of Southbank Centre’s ‘Imagine’ For ages 3-8
Directed and adapted by Samantha Lane, artistic director of the award-winning Little Angel Theatre, this brand-new musical adaptation of the award-winning BBC animated series?Quentin Blake’s Box Of Treasures features a treasure trove of clever puppetry and original live music.
Celebrating the power of imagination and the importance of community, Mrs Armitage is a brilliant and eccentric inventor whose wild and wonderful creations are always remarkably useful. When she and her faithful dog Breakspear set off on a quiet bike ride to visit cousin Angela, she can’t stop thinking of ways to improve her bike. But after adding horns, snack trays, umbrellas, a dog bed, even a sail, will she ever get there?
Little Angel Theatre Spring – Summer 2026 season
The Everywhere Bear A Little Angel Theatre and Polka co-production 7 Feb – 19 Apr 2026, Little Angel Theatre For ages 3 – 8
The Everywhere Bear has a wonderful time with the children in Class One, but one day he gets more than he bargained for when he falls unnoticed from a backpack and embarks on his own big adventure! He’s washed down a drain and whooshed out to sea, rescued by a seagull…how will he ever make it back to Class One? By Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb.
I Want My Hat Back
A Little Angel Theatre production with Ian Nicholson and Sam Wilde 5 Feb – 9 May 2026, Little Angel Studio For ages 3-6
A bear has lost his hat. What if he never sees it again? WAIT! He has seen his hat. A fish has stolen a hat. And he’ll probably get away with it. Probably. Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But there are two turtles. And there is only one hat.
Based on the beloved books by Jon Klassen: I Want My Hat Back, This is Not My Hat and We Found A Hat.
We’re Going on A Bear Hunt
UK tour 5 February – 12 April 2026; 25 March – 12 April 2026 – Polka Theatre, London For ages 3-8
A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find there? Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production, designed by Lyndie Wright and with original music by Barb Jungr, this production is ideal for brave hunters and bear lovers alike. Based on the book by Michael Rosen & illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.
Family Workshop – Dinosaurs
14 – 15 Feb, Little Angel Studios For ages 4 – 8
We’re going to have a roarsome time at Dinosaurs Family Workshop! Come and make a totally terrifying T-rex puppet to take home and stomp around your home with. Perfect for our young dinosaur fans and their families!
Ongoing shows:
Cambridge Theatre
Now the 15th longest running production in the West End, Matilda The Musical continues to play to packed houses. It has been seen by 12 million people across 100 cities worldwide and is currently on a major UK and Ireland tour until 17th January 2027. A tonic for audiences of all ages, this anarchic production about a strong and determined heroine with a vivid imagination has now won 101 international awards including 24 for Best Musical. For the full performance schedule and to book tickets visit www.matildathemusical.com
The Paddington Bear Experience
London County Hall
This multi-room immersive Experience is London’s most exciting family attraction situated on London’s South Bank.
Step into Paddington’s world by helping him and the Brown family prepare for a VERY special occasion, The Marmalade Day Festival!
Board the train from Paddington Station to 32 Windsor Gardens and be transported to the Peruvian jungle, where you’ll meet beloved characters from the films, help them solve puzzles and play games to make the Marmalade Day Festival the best celebration ever! Join Paddington himself for a photo, dance to the Calypso band and even try a Marmalade Sandwich!
One for the adults at London County Hall
Since 2017 Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution has captured the imagination of audiences gripped by the case of Leonard Vole, accused of murder in cold blood. The show is more popular than ever with almost every show selling out. Director Lucy Bailey (And Then There Were None, UK Tour) thrillingly places the audience in the thick of the action as Christie’s enthralling tale of justice, passion and betrayal unfolds around them. The twists and turns of the case are played out in a spectacular courtroom setting inside the atmospheric London County Hall as prosecution battles defence and witnesses take the stand to give their shocking testimonies. The production received Best Revival nominations at the 2018 Olivier and WhatsOnStage Awards.? The acclaimed stage production produced by Eleanor Lloyd Productions and Rebecca Stafford Productions and now in its 9th year and more popular than ever.
Upcoming :
Ashdown Forest and Sussex (summer 2026)
Inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh, trailblazing artists Trigger will present The Big One Hundred, a series of free cultural events at Ashdown Forest and throughout Sussex. From summer 2026, visitors will be invited to explore the Forest and discover its newest inhabitant, a large-scale, mythical puppet creature inspired by the landscape and its unique species through a series of interactive performances. Trigger will also tour the new puppet creature to other local cultural and heritage sites in summer 2026, with dates and locations to be announced. Five new walks will also open in Ashdown Forest, including the Forest’s first all-weather walk, themed around different unique and threatened species native to the Forest.
Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape
Little Angel Theatre London (17 May – 19 July) as part of a UK tour until 25 Oct.
This is the world premiere stage adaptation of Dermot O’Leary’s much loved children’s book illustrated by Nick East, Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape Meet Toto.?She might look like an ordinary cat, but she’s no ordinary feline. Almost completely blind, Toto has incredible ninja skills, a big heart, and a nose for adventure. By day, she naps like any other pet… but by night, she’s out on daring missions with her cheeky brother, Silver. In their very first adventure, a deadly King Cobra has escaped onto the streets of London, and it’s up to Toto to use every ounce of her courage and cunning to save the day.
Southbank Centre, 30 July – 16 August 2026
The European premiere of off-Broadway hit ‘Dog Man: The Musical’ based on Dav Pilkey’s phenomenally successful children’s book series.
Best friends George and Harold have been creating comics for years, but now that they’re 10, they figure it’s time to level up and write a musical based on their favourite character, Dog Man, the crime-biting sensation who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!!?How hard could it be?
With the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, Dog Man loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?
Family Workshop -A Squash and a Squeeze
Sun 1 Mar, Little Angel Studios For ages 3 – 8
There’s room for everyone in this workshop, especially if we squeeeeze in! Craft, decorate and bring to life puppets inspired by the characters in A Squash and a Squeeze.