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You can now license a Les Enfants Terribles show

Last updated 13 June 2023

Award-winning theatre company Les Enfants Terribles has opened up licenses for their top shows, including The Terrible Infants, The Trench and Ernest and the Pale Moon.

Les Enfants Terribles’ productions have always been popular with schools. Their unique style including puppetry and live music provides a wide range of opportunities for performers, providing a valuable teaching tool for students.

All their licensing agreements come with everything you need to get started and a suite of options to enhance your production with exclusive material from the creatives behind the original production.

Production shot from Alice's Adventures Underground by Les Enfants Terribles

About Les Enfants Terribles

Les Enfants Terribles is dedicated to creating original and engaging theatre that puts the audience at the centre of the story. Known for their striking visual aesthetic and innovative use of props, puppetry, and live music, they explore unique ways of telling stories and immersing audiences in new weird and wonderful worlds.

Founded over 20 years ago by Oliver Lansley, the company has received consistent critical acclaim and renowned industry awards, establishing a large and loyal following since its inception in 2002. They’ve produced multiple award-winning shows including The Trench and The Terrible Infants, as well as ground–breaking immersive productions such as United Queendom, Inside Pussy Riot and the Olivier-nominated Alice’s Adventures Underground.

Find out more about Les Enfants Terribles.

Which Les Enfants Terribles productions can I license?

Applications are now open for all of Les Enfants Terribles’ major productions for school performances.

You can currently apply for:

Ernest and the Pale Moon
Flies
Immaculate
Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie: Indoor
Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie: Outdoor
The Fantastical Flying Exploratory Laboratory
The Infant
The Terrible Infants
The Trench
The Vaudevillians

How do I license a show?

To apply for a license, please complete their online form.

Have a question? You can reach out directly to their Engagement team by emailing education@lesenfantsterribles.co.uk.

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