Long Nose Puppets show PENGUIN is based on the award-winning book by Polly Dunbar. Ben is delighted when he rips open his present, inside is a penguin
Ben is delighted when he rips open his present, inside is a penguin. "Hello Penguin!" says Ben. Penguin says nothing. Ben tickles Penguin; he pulls his funniest face; he puts on a happy hat, sings a silly song and does a dizzy dance. Penguin says nothing..so Ben fires Penguin into OUTER SPACE, Penguin comes back to earth without a word! It isn't until a passing lion intervenes that Penguin finally speaks...and when he does, Ben discovers something that was really worth the wait.
Penguin is exiting, surreal and full of surprises, full to the brim with lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez that will have everyone joining in! It’s a spectacular theatre experience for all ages-especially 2-8 year olds!
"Take an hour to restore your faith in all that is good about being alive’. The Argus ‘Vibrant.’ The Times ‘A gem of a show’ Fringe Review ‘A visual delight!’ Seven Impossible Things How I wish I’d been lucky enough to see ‘Penguin’ as a child." Three Weeks Edinburgh
About Long Nose Puppets:
Long Nose Puppets make inspiring, colourful musical puppet shows full of surprises.
Venue: The Mulberry Hall at St Margaret's House, 21 Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PL
Access: If you have any access needs of which we should be aware, please get in touch with us on 020 8980 2092 or email programming@stmargaretshouse.org.uk so we can arrange this for you.
Dates: Saturday 31st October 2026
Start Time: 11am and 1:30pm
Running Time: 40 minutes (plus 15 minutes to meet the puppets)
Tickets:
Please purchase a ticket for everyone who will be coming to see the show. All children must be accompanied by an adult. If you are bringing a baby under 12 months who will can sit on your lap for the duration of the show, you do not need to buy an additional ticket for them.
We are happy to provide a free PA/Carer ticket for anyone with access needs. If you require a PA ticket, please call us on 020 8980 2092 and we’ll discuss your requirements
✴️ Pay Less (covers some of our costs) – I am a student, unemployed, on benefits or financially stressed - £5
✴️ Standard (covers most of our costs) – I am employed, have some expendable income, and manage to meet my basic needs - £7
✴️ Pay More (covers all of our costs and supports our work at SMH) – I am employed or have enough savings to comfortably meet my basic needs - £9