Half Moon Presents a Hoglets Theatre production
A magical and interactive show that celebrates friendship, difference and the beauty of being yourself — for ages 4+, by Andy Curry.
Available for booking from now to November 2026 to venues, libraries, schools and community spaces.
For more information contact Bradley Travis | 020 7709 8902 or bradley@halfmoon.org.uk
The Tale of the Loneliest Whale
Whale sings his heart out into the deep blue sea… but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole ocean?
Just when he’s about to give up, a mysterious voice echoes through the waves. Determined to find the singer, Whale embarks on an unforgettable adventure—diving through glowing coral caves, dodging wibbly jellyfish and facing wild-eyed sea monsters! But will he ever find a friend who hears his song?
Join Hoglets Theatre for an exciting deep-sea adventure packed with beautiful puppets, hilarious sea creatures, original songs and lots of audience interaction! The Tale of the Loneliest Whale is a magical, interactive show that celebrates friendship, difference and the beauty of being yourself.
At its heart, this is a story about neurodiversity, about how being different can be lonely, but also beautiful. The play was developed through workshops and conversations with children, including those with experience of autism, ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence. Their insights shaped everything from the characters, music and story structure to the sensory elements and pacing of the show.
Images, trailers and assets
Production photos, promotional images, footage, social media content and a Visual Story for The Tale of the Loneliest Whale are available for the show at the Google Drive link below.
Other promotional assets will be released in due course.
A full performance video and script are available to read on request.
Download images and PR assets
Reviews and audience comments
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The show is dripping in creativity. I was blown away. Go see this show, borrow a child from friends and family if you need an excuse to go and enjoy a wonderful hour of theatre”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An enchanting tale that gripped the children from the start”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A fantastic piece of children’s theatre”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A heartwarming show with a clear message of inclusion and acceptance”
About Hoglets Theatre
Hoglets Theatre creates exciting, original theatre and storytelling experiences for primary and pre-school-aged children. Their productions combine handmade puppetry, original songs, immersive storytelling and playful interaction, ensuring young audiences are not just spectators but active participants in the adventure. Whether in theatres, schools, libraries, or community spaces, their shows are designed to spark imaginations, inspire empathy and create lasting memories for children and their families.
Over a decade of work, they have built a reputation for playful, high-quality theatre that balances creativity with accessibility. From magical winter tales with giant puppets to summer adventures under the open sky, their work adapts to almost any space, big or small, without losing its richness or theatrical impact.
At the heart of Hoglets is a belief that children’s theatre should be as bold, inventive and meaningful as any adult production.
They develop stories with children’s voices at the centre, often exploring themes of difference, neurodiversity, friendship and the natural world. Their playful, inventive use of recycled and repurposed materials in puppetry and staging reflects their environmental values and sparks conversations with families about creativity and sustainability. Above all, Hoglets exists to create theatre that delights, surprises and speaks directly to young audiences in a language they understand: one full of wonder, humour and heart.
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Our productions don’t educate, as such, advocating instead that there are not always correct answers or solutions when talking about or addressing prejudice, social injustices, equality and social inclusion.
Like any good story, The Tale of the Loneliest Whale allows the audience to join up their own dots, think creatively and ask questions so they can discover their own answers to complex issues, even at a very early age through, experiencing a high-quality theatre adventure.
Show information
Show information
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- One or two shows per day.
- £800 + VAT for one day.
- If a two-show day is booked, a minimum of two hours between the start of shows is required (e.g. 11am and 1pm).
- For weekday gigs or if organising a regional block, reduced rates may apply.
- Please note that these fees are subject to a small additional supplement if your venue makes a compulsory contra to us for your costs at the contracting stage (e.g. credit card/box office; get-in/out; marketing/brochure contributions).
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- Performances last 45 minutes (no interval).
- At the end of the show, the audience is invited onto the stage to meet the puppets and have their photo taken.
- The Tale of the Loneliest Whale is a very flexible performance and can visit venues, libraries, schools and other community spaces.
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Technical Requirements (venues):
- Get-in: 2.5 hours before half with pre-rig completed prior to get in.
- Get-out: 1 hour
- Venue Configuration: Optimal is End on, but can be performed in other configurations. Performing area minimum 4m (wide) by 4m (depth) with 3m (height). Black backdrops or bare walls are ideal.
- Lighting: A full lighting plan will be supplied. We will require the use of the venues lighting desk and ask that venues pre-rig where possible. For venues with no lighting we can provide our own. Lighting is very flexible to the venue’s setup.
- Sound: We tour an iPad running GoButton, which is controlled onstage by the performers via bluetooth switches, and a radio head mic and receiver, but will need to plug these into the venues P.A. system.
- Staffing: On tour, there is 1 performer who will also setup and run sound, but we do require 1 in-house technician to assist with get-in, focus, plot, running lights during shows and the get-out.
- Parking: For a medium-sized car.
- Facilities: Dressing room for one performer.
Technical Requirements (non-traditional spaces inc. rural touring spaces/libraries/schools):
- Note: the piece can perform self-sufficiently without blackout, and we can tour our own sound and lighting.
- All we need is 1 contact to help with get-ins. We will also require a minimum of 2 domestic power sockets.
- Set-up times are 90 mins, exit within 90 mins. This flexibility allows families/children to access the work where they live, go to school or spend their free time.
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- Dedicated support from the marketing/PR and technical team at Half Moon, including social media content.
- Hoglets Theatre will also be happy to support venue marketing activity in any way we can – including social media support, our own mailing list and website.
- Up to 500 A5 colour flyers and 20 A3 colour posters. (NB: overprinting will be at an additional cost, please enquire). We can provide assets for venues/partners to make their own print, etc., if that is preferred.
- Images/production photos plus other digital assets for use within venue brochures or broader usage.
- Cast and crew members will be happy to speak to local press as required.
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Additional audience or schools/group engagement workshops linked to the themes of the show can be provided by the show creator and performer, Gemma Sharp.
Workshops can include:
- Whale puppet creation
- Shadow puppet creation
- Create your own undersea story
Workshops are available at an additional cost based on numbers and workshop type – get in touch to discuss.
Bradley Travis | 020 7709 8902 or bradley@halfmoon.org.uk
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