The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-cat
Based on the book written by Julia Donaldson
and illustrated by Charlotte Voake
Adapted and directed by Greta Clough
Little Angel Theatre:
Friday 27 September to Sunday 17 November 2019
Press Performance – Saturday 5 October 11.45am
Royal & Derngate Underground Studio:
Thursday 28 November 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020
A Little Angel Theatre and Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production
Royal & Derngate, Northampton and Little Angel Theatre are delighted to be collaborating once again to present the world premiere adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Charlotte Voake’s The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-cat. This follows on from previous successful co-productions of The Everywhere Bear in 2018 and The Singing Mermaid in 2017. The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-cat opens at Little Angel Theatre on Friday 27 September and transfers to Royal & Derngate from Thursday 28 November.
Featuring stunning puppetry, enchanting rhyme and beautiful original music, Julia Donaldson’s sequel to Edward Lear’s classic poem is brought to life on stage for the first time, adapted and directed by Greta Clough, former associate artist of Little Angel Theatre, now artistic director and creative producer of Handbendi, a puppetry and theatre production based in Iceland.
The Owl and the Pussy-cat sailed away
In a beautiful blue balloon.
They took some jam, and a honey-roast ham,
Which they ate with their runcible spoon.
When their beautiful golden wedding ring is stolen, the Owl and the Pussy-cat must travel far from the safety of the Bong-tree glade as their search for the thief leads them across the Sea, on a journey through a nonsensical land full of adventure.
Set and costumes are designed by Kate Bunce whose credits include Why the Whales Came and I Believe in Unicorns (Wizard Presents) and the puppets are designed by Maia Kirkman-Richards, whose previous work for Little Angel Theatre includes David Walliams’ The Slightly Annoying Elephant. Music and lyrics are by Paul Mosely, with lighting design by David Duffy and sound design by Martin Thompson. The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-cat is performed by Samuel Dutton and Cass Newby.
To book tickets or find out more about the performances at Little Angel Theatre go to www.littleangeltheatre.com and for Royal & Derngate performances visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk.
LISTINGS INFORMATION:
Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, Off Cross Street, Islington, London N1 2DN
The Theatre
Dates: Friday 27 September to Sunday 17 November 2019
Times: Times vary – check website for details
Tickets: £13.50 Full-price Adults, £11.50 Children (age 1 – 15) and Concessions
All tickets £8 for previews Fri 27 Sept – Fri 4 Oct
Friday Fives: all tickets £5 at 5pm on Fridays
Box Office: 020 7226 1787 or online at www.littleangeltheatre.com
Royal & Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
Underground Studio
Dates: Thursday 28 November 2019 – Sunday 5 January 2020
Times: Times vary – check website for details
Tickets: Adult £11, Child £9*
Box Office: 01604 624811 or online at www.royalandderngate.co.uk
* A charge of £3.50 applies for all transactions of £20 and over. Does not apply to Groups, Members or Disabled Patrons, and is per-transaction, not per-ticket.