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 Performance

Lempen Puppet Theatre

The Squabble by Lempen Puppet Theatre

Sat 12th July 2025

Book Tickets

£8.50

Skipton based and loved Lempen Puppet Theatre Company return with their new production “The Squabble”. A sensory theatre experience aimed at young children aged 3-7 years old.

Set in a sand pit, the drama is played out sensitively and skillfully with two hands. The hands are simply and expressively hands and also become both creatures and emotional characters.

The story is a universal one of life, of meeting new friends, of sharing the space, of conflict, and eventually reconciliation, love and peace.

Two hands meet, play, quarrel and reconcile. What could be simpler?
Life told and summarised with two hands. The puppet and the theatre in the most simple of settings.

 

The show begins with assembling and preparing the audience, with calm music and sensory sounds. We use the ‘Hang drum’, which is played with the hand. When the children are ready, we enter the performing area in small groups following hand shape prints on the floor.

The play begins and lasts approximately 30 minutes. It is told without words, with pictures, movement, lighting and sound effects, small pieces of music and the sound of the sea. After the performance the children are invited to explore a number of sensory boxes and activities. Continuing the theme of the show, they must take it in turns and share these activities peacefully.

Duration:

50 minutes (35 minute performance, followed by 15-20 minute activity)

Important Information:

A sensory theatre experience performed in a safe and gentle manner. It is aimed at young children aged 3 to 7 years old.

Trailer:

Information for Families

Our friendly staff want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible – Just ask if you need anything.

This is how we try to make Skipton Town Hall accessible for all families –

  • We are a Breastfeeding Friendly Venue
  • Baby changing facilities in the women’s toilets in the main foyer
  • All gender baby changing facilities in the toilets by the stage door (please ask)
  • All areas of the building are accessible with a pushchair
  • We have plenty of space to park your pushchair
  • Free family friendly museum & gallery with lots of fun interactive elements
  • Free family museum trails
  • Family events & activities programme – some events are free entry
  • Children under 2yrs can attend our ticketed events for free if they are sat on a lap.
  • Free sensory bags available to borrow – includes ear defenders, fidget toys and finger puppets
  • Relaxed museum sessions and performances
  • Pocket money toys available in our shop

We always welcome your feedback to help improve family visits. Ask for a feedback card and let us know what you think!

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