Little Angel Theatre
A 150-seat puppet theatre in a former temperance hall on Islington's Dagmar Passage, opened in 1961 by puppeteers John and Lyndie Wright and still known as the home of British puppetry.
- Hidden gem
- Price: ££ · Mid-range
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Did you know
It opened its doors in November 1961 with a production of The Little Mermaid using string marionettes, and has run continuously since, celebrating over 60 years as Britain's dedicated puppetry venue rather than a one-off children's attraction.
Local tip
It's genuinely aimed at both children and adults. Check the programme before assuming it's purely a kids' venue, since it also runs puppet-making and manipulation workshops for grown-ups.
Finding it
- Address
- 13, Dagmar Passage, Canonbury, Angel, Islington, London Borough of Islington, Greater London, England, N1 2DN
- Nearest station
- Essex Road (National Rail), 444 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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