Handa’s Surprise

This performance is not recommended for under 2s. Please note that anyone under this age will require a ticket.
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A Little Angel production, adapted from the book by Eileen Browne

Be transported to another world – full of the rich colours, sights and sounds of Kenya.

Handa takes a basket of delicious fruits to the next village as a surprise for her best friend. But along the way a mischievous collection of animals have other plans for the plump, ripe fruits.

Will the little monkey get its paws on the shiny yellow banana? Will the stomping elephant take the big red mango? Or will the beautiful parrot fly off with the tangy purple passion-fruit?

This charming tale for young children is brought to life by two multi-talented performers who combine wooden puppets, ingenious props, traditional instruments and rousing African songs to create a mesmerising feast that unfolds seamlessly around its captivated audience.

“A short, sunshiny little show with a delicious citrus finish.” Critics’ Choice Time Out

“Vibrant performers…singing and stomping in Swahili rhythms” Time Out

AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

“I have never, ever seen a group of children so captivated by what’s been put in front of them! The two performers who told the story were excellent and kept the children totally engrossed from start to end. If the children weren’t laughing, they were sitting almost hypnotised by the story!” Primary School Teacher

“Wow! What a show! Just to say how much the adults and the children enjoyed the show. The children were enthralled throughout and the adults thought it was the best show they have seen in a long time.” Primary School Head Teacher

Little Angel Theatre is “the Home of British Puppetry”.

Devised by the Company
Directed by Marleen Vermeulen
Designed by Sophia Lovell Smith
Puppets by Peter O’Rourke

Suitable for ages 2 – 7
Running time: approx. 35 minutes

Please note that all audience members will be seated on floor mats. If a chair is required for accessibility reasons please let us know when booking or by emailing [email protected].



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