LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE

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. This production is ideal for brave hunters and bear lovers alike.

Age guidance

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is aimed at ages 3-8. Our shows for this age group have storylines that can be followed and enjoyed by 3-4-year olds, but may also use slightly more complex ideas, humour, dialogue or song lyrics that older children will get more out of. There is nothing really scary in these shows but they can be a bit more dramatic than those for the youngest children, including in their use of sound and lighting, and characters may face some perils.

Is there anything that might be scary?

When the family enter the bear’s cave it is quite dark on the stage and they shine torches around as they sing about the dark cave, but this is with a sense of excitement rather than fear. They shout in surprise when they discover the bear. The bear puppet has a friendly appearance and doesn’t look as fierce as the bear in the book illustrations, but he does chase the family and he does come into the aisle and roar.

Should I bring a child under three?

All ages are welcome at our shows and age ranges can only be a rough guide. We know that many children under three are familiar with the book, but please bear in mind that the production builds on the simple story and rhythmic language of the book, adding a lot of original dialogue and song lyrics. A show aimed at two-year olds would have some differences – those shows are carefully made to hold their attention for the duration, and not to be unsettling for them.