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Dogs Don’t Do Ballet

A puppetry and music performance for children aged two and above.

Leigh Curtis

Little Angel Theatre is presenting a performance of Dogs Don’t Do Ballet, based on the children’s book, on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 February at Emmanuel Hall in St Thomas.

Dogs Don’t Do Ballet tells the story of Biff the dog, who likes to ballet dance, using puppetry and music in a comedic style. The performance is suitable for children aged two and above.

Little Angel Theatre is a puppet theatre company based in Islington. A registered charity, it has been producing shows for children and young people since 1961.

It performs at its London home and tours productions across the UK and abroad.

Little Angel Theatre performing Dogs Don't Do Ballet Little Angel Theatre performing Dogs Don’t Do Ballet. Photo © Ellie Kurtz.

The performances are taking place as part of What If…?, a festival of children’s stories hosted by Theatre Alibi in Emmanuel Hall from 31 January to 17 February.

The festival programme includes performances, workshops, an exhibition and author and illustrator talks.

The first event, Igloo by Travelling Light, takes place on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 January.

Emmanuel Hall Emmanuel Hall

Emmanuel Hall in Emmanuel Road has been the permanent home of Theatre Alibi since 1982.

As well as hosting performances for children and families, the venue has also become the temporary home of St Thomas Library.

The library was forced to move from its previous premises in Church Road at the end of last year.

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Performances of Dogs Don’t Do Ballet by Little Angel Theatre are at 10.30am and 1.30pm on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 February 2024.

For more information visit the Theatre Alibi website.

Tickets cost £9 plus booking fee via TicketSource.


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