Little Angel Theatre has unveiled its Spring 2027 season, led by the world premiere stage adaptation of Baboo The Unusual Bee, alongside the return of the much-loved Let’s Fly, a programme of creative workshops and Playcations, and a schools touring production.
A major highlight of the season is Baboo The Unusual Bee, a new family musical based on the picture book by Lliana Bird and illustrator Aysha Tengiz. Co-produced with Curve Leicester, the production runs from 6 February to 17 April 2027 at Little Angel Studios.
Written and composed by Lliana Bird, the production is directed by Phoebe Barren, with musical direction and arrangements by Matthew Malone and set and puppet design by Oliver Hymans. The show follows Baboo, a pink-striped bee who dreams of dancing instead of buzzing like the other bees, in a celebration of friendship, individuality and self-expression.
Lliana Bird said: “At its heart Baboo is a story about being brave enough to be yourself, even when the world thinks you should be something else. So I couldn’t be more excited to now have the chance to bring his magical little world to life with our new musical. I really hope that seeing Baboo spread his wings even further will inspire a whole new generation of little misfits to do the same!”
The season also marks the return of Let’s Fly, created by Little Angel Theatre’s outgoing Artistic Director Samantha Lane. Running from 30 January to 11 April 2027, the production follows Emily as she embarks on a magical airborne adventure across jungles, cities, oceans and mountains.
Written and directed by Samantha Lane, Let’s Fly features music by Will Dollard and Mary Erskine, with set, puppet and costume design by Alison Alexander.
Alongside the productions, Little Angel Theatre will present a wide range of Playcations for children aged five to nine during February half-term and the Easter holidays, including themed sessions such as Food Glorious Food, Prehistoric Puppets and Make and Perform workshops.
The theatre will also tour Story of Stories to schools from 22 February to 25 March 2027, introducing Key Stage 2 pupils to storytelling through puppetry, props and music.
Little Angel Theatre Artistic Director Samantha Lane and Executive Director Peta Swindall said: “We’re delighted to be announcing such an exciting programme for spring 2027, bringing together a brand-new musical adventure with the return of a much-loved Little Angel production. Baboo the Unusual Bee is a joyful celebration of individuality and the importance of being yourself, and we’re thrilled to be working with Curve to bring this wonderful story to the stage for the first time. It’s also particularly special to welcome back Let’s Fly, the production that marked Samantha Lane’s directing debut at Little Angel, as we begin a new chapter in the theatre’s history. Alongside these productions, our workshops, holiday activities and schools touring programme continue our commitment to inspiring children’s creativity and imagination, both on and off the stage.”
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
