We’re thrilled to be nominated for the ‘Best Family Show’ in the Olivier Awards 2024.
Our production of The House With Chicken Legs brings Sophie Anderson’s much-loved novel to life on stage with puppets, projection and live music.
The show toured across the country before completing its run at the Southbank Centre, London.
How to still engage with the show
The House With Chicken Legs has now finished it’s UK Tour. However, you can still access all the resources and book one of our workshops to still engage your students with the production.
If you haven’t already, sign-up to become a member (it’s quick & free!) to get access to resources you and your students can use to gain a unique insight into the show.
Head to the home page and click ‘The House With Chicken Legs’ under the Production filter on the left-hand side to find all the resources available.
Here you’ll find:
- Original mood boards & costume design sketches
- Set design models
- Puppet designs
- Script exerts
- Stills from the video designs
- In-depth interview with Sophie Anderson & Oli Lansley
Also, head over to our blog section, where you’ll find more resources, insights and ideas on how to use The House With Chicken Legs in your lessons:
- An Exclusive Backstage look at The House With Chicken Legs
- Q&A with Les Enfants Terribles’ James Seager & the cast of The House With Chicken Legs
- 8 Tips For Making A Great Mood Board
- Write Your Own Design Scheme of Work
- The House With Chicken Legs Interview with Sophie Anderson & Oli Lansley
Take a look at all our free teaching resources.
In-School workshops
Created by professional educators and practitioners, The House With Chicken Legs workshop is the perfect way to cement your students’ knowledge and bring elements of the performance back to your school.
The workshops explore the key theatrical elements and techniques used in the performance, including puppetry skills, acting skills and design skills.
Each of our workshops is unique depending on the level and needs of your students, making the workshop suitable for all ages from Years 5 & 6 in Primary through to GCSE and A-Level students.
