We create exciting experiences for little folks.

Hoglets Theatre produces original children’s plays, runs creative workshops, and creates child-centric content.

Hoglets Theatre has been a beacon of creativity for over a decade, creating dynamic performances and storytelling experiences for primary and pre-school-aged children.

We have collaborated with schools, museums, libraries, festivals, charities, theatres, and community groups, consistently delivering shows brimming with energy, original music, puppetry, and engaging storytelling. Hoglets Theatre is an associate company of York Theatre Royal.

Plays

We produce and tour original plays for children, working with libraries, schools, festivals, theatres and... well everyone really!

Education

We deliver children's workshops for schools, venues and organisations, complimenting any aspect of your curriculum or theme.

Outreach

Child-centric content creation, script consultancy and original material for museums, businesses and charities.

Wood Owl and the Box of Wonders

Appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024

We work with…

  • York Theatre Royal logo
  • Bradford Literature Festival logo
  • National Trust logo

What people say…

  • "Thanks you so much for the beautiful production of Wood Owl! The children loved it."

    St Peter’s School, York

  • “The Sleep Pirates is a wonderful piece of theatre...Perfect for firing up the imagination. ”

    – ARTSYORK

  • “For years Hoglets have provided a different dimension to the events we offered."

    – Frances Postlethwaite - Children and Young People’s Librarian at York Explore Libraries

  • “My son loved the show! It was perfect for him, you were all so great! We'll definitely be back for more!”

    – Julia, York (Audience member)

  • "As much as the show itself, it was a joy to witness the effect on the children and adults in the audience."

    ARTSYORK REVIEW

Hoglets Theatre on Instagram

View fullsize Is it too early to mention the C(hristmas) word? Well I don't care if it is because I'm so excited to be back at the magnificent @yorkminsterofficial performing The Nutcracker It is such a magical event, in the most beautiful venue I can't wait Ticke
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View fullsize The Summer holidays are officially over! Our summer has been so busy with our show at @edfringe, our puppet making workshops for @exploreyorklibraryandarchive as part of the Summer Reading Challenge, Storytelling at @theyorkshiremuseum and our creati
View fullsize I had so much fun at @edfringe I didn’t have time for social media. In 9 days I did 8 performances, took part in 2 showcase and watched so many incredible shows, plus two 5 hour drives either no wonder I slept for 12 hours when I got back! I
View fullsize So folks “The Best Show in Edinburgh about Owls” (audience review) is on 2-4-1 tickets this weekend @gildedballoon Just Quote “Owls” at the box office or online. There may also be some cheeky offers at @edfringe half price hu
View fullsize Day 1 & 2 of @edfringe Day 1 Tech rehearsal for my first show of Wood Owl and the Box of Wonders @gildedballoon Then a I had to literally run up the hill to catch the beautiful “Breathe” by @halfastring A few hours of flyering on
View fullsize I love Theatre. Theatre is amazing and I strongly believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy its magic. Making our theatre accessible to all is one of my top priorities when developing a piece. Relaxed performances are great, but to a sma
View fullsize My run of Wood Owl and the Box of Wonders @gildedballoon begins a week today. I am so, so, so excited to perform @edfringe for the first time. I’m busy make final preparations, putting together the long list of shows I’m going to see and
View fullsize All set up and ready to go for my Wood Owl and the Box of Wonders @edfringe preview show at the beautiful @ruralartsnorthyorks Courthouse. @ruralartsnorthyorks has such a special place in my heart, the first time I performed here I’d just found
View fullsize Another day, another beautiful work venue. Today was the first workshop in my Whale of a Tale project at the magnificent @burtonconstablehall Burton Constable isn’t just any ordinary stately home, oh no they have A Sperm Whale skeleton in the
View fullsize Happy World Fringe Day🌎🎟️ And look to celebrate the print for my run of Wood Owl and the Box of Wonders @edfringe was delivered last night. It’s only a matter of weeks now till I set up my temporary home in Edinburgh @gildedballoon I just c
View fullsize An absolute dream of a morning with these lovelies performing our final show of our “A Midsummer Night’s Mischief” mini tour. Such a beautiful venue @harrogatefestivals You’ve got to love a Spiegeltent. #childrenstheatre #fa