Award-winning theatre for families created on the Isle of Thanet, touring the UK & Ireland
LAStheatre create joyful theatre and cultural experiences - bringing people together through creativity and play.
LAS is an Irish word meaning "to set alight". We believe in the power of stories to spark conversation, kindle connection and ignite imaginations. Our name also connects us to our home community of Thanet - an island whose name is thought to derive from the Gaelic word for fire!
LAS is an Irish word meaning "to set alight". We believe in the power of stories to spark conversation, kindle connection and ignite imaginations. Our name also connects us to our home community of Thanet - an island whose name is thought to derive from the Gaelic word for fire!
UPCOMING TOURING PRODUCTIONS
CASPIAN'S STORM
Touring Summer 2026
Commissioned by Applause, 101 Outdoor Arts and 1DegreeEast. Supported by Arts Council England
Commissioned by Applause, 101 Outdoor Arts and 1DegreeEast. Supported by Arts Council England
Happy in his rockpool, Caspian loves cleaning and collecting stories from passing squid and curious sea snails. But when humans come and build a town near his home, everything changes!
An original LAStheatre production for landlubbers aged 3+ about our relationship with nature and never being too small to make a difference.
MOREAn original LAStheatre production for landlubbers aged 3+ about our relationship with nature and never being too small to make a difference.
THE LITTLEST YAK
Touring Autumn 2026 to Spring 2027
Created with support from the Marlowe Theatre, Arts Council England, Backstage Trust, Folkestone Town Council & Kent County Council
Created with support from the Marlowe Theatre, Arts Council England, Backstage Trust, Folkestone Town Council & Kent County Council
A musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance.
For humans (and yaks) aged 3-7
Nominated for four OffWestEnd Awards - Best Performance, Writing, Music and Design!
MOREFor humans (and yaks) aged 3-7
Nominated for four OffWestEnd Awards - Best Performance, Writing, Music and Design!
MAVIS THE BRAVEST
Touring Spring/Summer 2027
Created with support from Arts Council England
Created with support from Arts Council England
Mavis is NOT like her adventurous friend, Marge. Mavis is a chicken who finds EVERYTHING scary. But when a sneaky thief steals Sandra the sheep, will Mavis be able to find her BRIGHT SPARK OF BRAVENESS and SAVE her woolly friend?
Based on the award-winning picture book by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton, Mavis The Bravest is a heart warming tale of friendship and great courage.
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
Based on the award-winning picture book by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton, Mavis The Bravest is a heart warming tale of friendship and great courage.
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We have long admired LAStheatre's work. Their productions are consistently high quality, thoughtfully crafted with their young audiences at the heart of every creative decision.
Charlotte Hall
Point Eastleigh
LAStheatre create exciting, fresh and innovative theatre for young people.
Bradley Travis
Half Moon
LAStheatre's work shares many of the qualities we value deeply: strong storytelling, live music, and the transformative combination of theatre and puppetry.
Manya Benenson
Lakeside Arts
Contact
Get in touch with Liz Bate (producer) & Barra Collins (director) using enquiries@LAStheatre.com.
+44 (0)7599 386583
enquiries@LAStheatre.com
