Moored in lovely Little Venice, this intimate water-borne theatre is the setting for quality puppet shows that put a modern twist on traditional tales and kids’ classics. Movingstage, a touring puppet company established in 1979, anchored here in 1982 and has since produced beloved marionette shows for a mini 55-seat audience.
It’s not exactly what you’d call the cutting edge of kids’ theatre, and many of the shows have been in the repertoire for a decade or more. Nonetheless, this isn’t going to be a major problem for the average four-year-old, and the old fashioned timelessness is all part of the appeal. London is blessed with an abundance of children’s theatres, but only one is on a barge. The work may not be screechingly modern, but the vibes are absolutely delightful.
The barge is here from October to July, with regular performances on Saturday and Sunday and a daily schedule during school holidays. It then sails on to Richmond for a summer season that runs July to September.
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