Baboo The Unusual Bee Gets a World Premiere at Little Angel Theatre

Little Angel Theatre has announced a world premiere: a stage version of the children's book Baboo The Unusual Bee, running from 6 February to 17 April 2027. The news came in the theatre's spring 2027 programme, reported by WhatsOnStage on 11 November 2026.

The book was written by Lliana Bird and illustrated by Aysha Tengiz. Bird has also written the stage adaptation, which will include music and dance. The production is a co-production, meaning two theatres share the work of making it. Little Angel Theatre is working with Curve in Leicester.

Phoebe Barren directs the show. Matthew Malone is musical director and arranger, and Oliver Hymans is responsible for the set and puppets.

The production is aimed at children aged three to eight. It runs for 55 minutes, which makes it a shorter visit than many family shows.

For families with young children, the spring dates give a clear window to plan around. The run starts in early February and ends in mid-April 2027.