We create exciting experiences for little folks.

Hoglets Theatre creates original children’s plays, and runs creative workshops for primary-aged children.

Hoglets Theatre have been crafting award-winning magical theatre for over a decade, creating dynamic performances and storytelling experiences for children and families.

We work with theatres, festivals, museums, libraries, charities, schools and community groups, delivering shows brimming with energy, original music, puppetry, and engaging storytelling.

Our award-winning production
- touring in 2026…

The Tale of the Loneliest Whale

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“A fantastic piece
of children’s theatre.”
- Broadway Baby

Telling the Bees

Our new folk-tale adventure - debuting at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

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Plays

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

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Four children and a woman sitting and standing around a table with comic strips and paper, engaged in a creative activity or storytelling session in a classroom or community center.

Education

We deliver children's workshops for schools, museums and community groups, complementing any aspect of your curriculum or theme.

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A woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing an orange long-sleeve shirt and black apron stands next to a large orange puppet . The woman is smiling and leaning against the puppet. On the yellow table in front of them are cupcakes and small toy dishes.

Outreach

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

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We work with…

  • York Museums Trust' logo in black and gray on a white background.
  • York Theatre Royal logo
  • Half Moon Theatre lo
  • Bradford Literature Festival logo
  • National Trust logo
  • 'Shakespeare birthplace trust' logo with red, white, and orange design.
  • Helmsley Arts Centre logo with stylized roof design
  • Logo for Mind York, a mental health organization, featuring a stylized scribble intertwined with the word 'mind' and the tagline 'for better mental health'.
  • Logo of North Yorkshire County Council featuring a stylized leaf design and text.
  • Explore Libraries and Archives logo with black and blue text on a white background.
  • Rural Arts logo with each letter in a different vibrant background color.
  • Colorful abstract design resembling books, with the text 'Bradford Libraries' and the motto 'Read Learn Discover Share Enjoy' beneath.

What people say…

  • “Fun and enchanting… a fantastic piece of children’s theatre.”

    — Broadway Baby - Read the full review >

  • "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

  • “Dripping in creativity. I was blown away! I felt like a child again, and it reminded me of the magic of theatre.”

    — Tonylovesthefringe - Read the full review >

Hoglets Theatre on Instagram

View fullsize We're thrilled to have our new show TELLING THE BEES included in @thelistuk Fringe Kids Highlights selection! Our first show opens today at the wonderful @scottishstorytellingcentre - come along and join our menagerie of mysterious and mythical cre
View fullsize Day 1 @edfringe 6/8/26 Arrived in Edinburgh after a long drive from York Here is my gorgeous venue @scottishstorytellingcentre Venue 30, and I’m performing in the George Mackay Brown Library. It’s a bit disconcerting to see my face all
View fullsize We open tomorrow! EEEEEK! But with our trusty Kelpie (and his friends, the Brownies and Selkie), we think we're primed and ready. Our brand new show TELLING THE BEES will premiere @scottishstorytellingcentre over the coming week as part of Edinburg
View fullsize The countdown continues! 🐝✨ Meet the Brownies! So many, many Brownies. These are some of the legendary (and slightly cheeky!) creatures you’ll encounter in Telling the Bees at @scottishstorytellingcentre. Brownies love to help around the hou
View fullsize The countdown is on! 🐝✨ We’re putting the final touches on Telling the Bees before heading to @scottishstorytellingcentre for our premiere performances! Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes with our Selkie... isn't she just beautiful!
View fullsize Time is moving so quickly. I can’t believe that our first show of Telling The Bees @scottishstorytellingcentre is a week today. Nervous and excited and ready for @edfringe
View fullsize Today was such a Gorgeous day It’s official The Nest at @chichesterft has joined the list of our favourite venues. Amazing space, such warm and friendly staff, lovely audiences and Sam the absolute tech ninja. I can’t express what an
View fullsize But before our @edfringe run next week, we are back on the road with The Tale of the Loneliest Whale. Our first stop is The Nest at the gorgeous @chichesterft
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