We can bring a Norwich Puppet Theatre production to your school, or welcome a group to the Theatre for a special school trip experience. Our school shows offer a magical introduction to live performance and our puppeteers are happy to take questions from pupils after the show.
Most of our school shows are based on traditional stories or children’s books, and they provide plenty of opportunities for cross-curriculum inspiration and learning. Teaching resource packs are also often available.
Please find more information about our available school shows below.
To book any of the below shows for a performance at your school, please email [email protected] or telephone 01603 615564. Please be aware that the touring team work part time, so email is the best first point of contact.
Shows available to book
Available to book now
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Available year-round
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Suitable for EYFS & KS1 (2+)
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Running time 45 mins
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No interval
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Performed by one puppeteer
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Max audience 100 at your school or venue, or 50 at Norwich Puppet Theatre
The Story
There was once a little girl so small she could float on a lily pad and ride on the back of a dragonfly…
Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of a girl no bigger than a thumb and her encounters with a frog, mouse, mole and swallow, is played gently amongst gardening tools, leading her to ultimate happiness in the kingdom of flowers.
Our Production
The story is told using rod puppets, glove puppets and shadow puppetry combined with traditional storytelling, music, movement and strong character acting. An excellent introduction for young children to the magic of theatre.
EYFS
Communication and Language,
Understanding the World, Literacy
English
traditional tales, storytelling
PSHE
friendship, courage, freedom, feminism, journeys
Science
animals, habitats, seasons
We have an education pack available which is full of ideas for activities to do before and after seeing the show.
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Space needed 4m x 4m x 2.5m height
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Full blackout is desirable as there is some shadow puppetry and we bring stage lighting
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We require access to the performance space 2 hours before the show to set up and for up to 1 hour afterwards to clear away
We have created some making videos related to this show which are available to watch and share for free on our YouTube channel. If you use these workshops, please consider making a donation to Norwich Puppet Theatre.
We also have an education pack available with ideas for activities to do before/after watching the show. This comes free with booking the show.
“A gem” - The Times
“This is a magical production full of delight and excitement.” - Animations Online
“I just loved Thumbelina” - Amari, Whitehouse Community Primary
If you would like to book a live performance of this show, please fill in a booking form and email it to our team.
