WOW! Said the Owl at HOME

Gemma Gibb, Associate Editor
Little Angel Theatre

WOW! Said the Owl at HOME Manchester, Manchester 14 — 30 December 2016 Tickets from £6.00 — Book now

Take your curious little owls to a kaleidoscopic theatrical experience as the acclaimed children’s book by author Tim Hopgood is brought to life by puppetry geniuses Little Angel Theatre Company.

Aimed at ages two to five, it’s a perfect first or early theatrical adventure with the tiniest of tots able to identify with the much-loved tale of a little owl determined to stay awake and explore the world of daylight when she should, in fact, be sleeping.

Directed by Joy Haynes, expect to journey through the warmth of the day as it erupts into colour and delight in “wow” moments such as experiencing the joy of the bright yellow sun, blue sky, fluffy clouds, red butterflies and an incredible rainbow.

With clever staging and at the perfect length at just over 30 minutes, Little Angel Theatre Company are experts at captivating and holding the attention of the littlest, most wriggliest, theatregoers. Through talented storytelling, music and magical flourishes this intimate cavalcade of colours and new experiences will have them on the edge of their seats as the little owl discovers that the night sky is the most beautiful of all.

Little Angel Theatre Company
Little Angel Theatre Company

We love that HOME is one of the most family friendly venues around with great access, all the necessary facilities and one of the tastiest and best value kids menus in town. It’s well worth signing up for a free HOME Big Family Card to get special price tickets for some film and theatre shows.

Win a WOW! Said the Owl family experience at HOME

HOME and Creative Tourist have teamed up to offer three families tickets to WOW! Said The Owl, a family lunch and a very special opportunity to meet the puppeteer and Owl itself. Click here to enter.

WOW! Said the Owl at HOME Manchester, Manchester 14 — 30 December 2016 Tickets from £6.00 Book now

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