'We Found A Hat' is the third in a trilogy of puppet theatre treatments by Little Angel Theatre of John Klassen's books. This and the first two can be found on the Little Angel Theatre Youtube channel, and this is available to view until 7 June. The performances are free (donations always welcome!), and are aimed at very young children.
This 10 minute show is set on stage of a classical prosc arch theatre and some apt Wild West music (Jim Whitcher), (predominently guitar, harmonica and whistling) cleverly compliments the narrative.
Puppeteer Ian Nicholson not only manipulates all the puppets, but also voices the narrative too. His manner very pleasing, and it is nicely and articulately spoken with a clear voice. His facial expressions, although admittedly not necessarily a part of the show, really do help too.
The story is the same as the childen's book. Two tortoises find a hat, they leave the hat, they watch the sunset, and then dream about the hat. Neither of them daring to wear the hat because it would not be fair for one to have it and the other not.
Cleverly, clearly and concisely performed with a set and puppets designed by Sam Wilde. My only criticism in this show would be that I would have preferred the "prosc arch" of the play to have equalled the perimeter of my screen and so I would have been unable to have seen the female assistant or her rather annoyingly bare hands. Otherwise though, it was both professionally and skillfully presented and very enjoyable. Absolutely 100% suitable for their target audience.
Reviewer - Matthew Dougall
on - 24/5/20
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