Ranger Rita
Ranger Rita's Animal Adventure
"Ranger Rita's Animal Adventure", commissioned by the Wildlife Trust, is a 30-minute, fun, fact-filled, interactive family show, performed at schools, parks and wildlife centres around the East Midlands.
We'll have you jumping up and down like a frog, standing on one leg like a heron and practising echolocation like a bat! Will you help Ranger Rita protect and preserve our nature reserves?
We also offer a follow-on drama workshop which looks at the movement and sounds of the animals in the show.
Ranger Rita's Animal Amble
Ranger Rita's Animal Amble", commissioned by the Wildlife Trust, is a 45-minute, theatrical, adventure trail for all the family about looking after our environment.
Follow Ranger Rita as she leads you on a nature walk and see what animals you can spot along the way. Find out fascinating facts about bats, herons, otters and spiders, as well as many other species of animal, all native to the UK. How big is a heron's wingspan? What happens if otter's play with plastic? How does a bat kept warm? Can you spin a spider's web? Join us to find out!
BRAND NEW FOR 2026: Ranger Rita's Summer Safari
Join Ranger Rita on a sizzling summer safari! Discover mind-boggling facts about five incredible African animals including Crocodile, Rock Python, Vulture, Giraffe and Lion. Watch your step, bring your binoculars and enjoy this wild 30-minute, action-packed, interactive family show in the African Savanna.
Enquiries
To enquire about booking "Ranger Rita" for your school, park or other venue, please get in touch with Emma: enquiries@loltheatre.co.uk
Prices for venues or sponsors
£415 - half day (3 shows)
£460 - half day (2 shows + 2 drama workshops)
£535 - full day (5 shows)
£595 - full day (3 shows + 3 drama workshops)
Prices for venues or sponsors
£430 - half day (3 shows of Animal Adventure / Summer Safari or 2 shows of Animal Amble)
£500 - half day (2 shows + 2 drama workshops for Animal Adventure / Summer Safari)
£550 - full day (5 shows of Animal Adventure / Summer Safari or 4 shows of Animal Amble)
£650 - full day (3 shows + 3 drama workshops for Animal Adventure / Summer Safari)
"Laugh Out Loud Theatre were a pleasure to work with, they quickly understood our aims and objectives and created a flexible, engaging script that could be adapted to a variety of scenarios. There performances were great fun and were enjoyed by adults and children alike. We look forward to working with them again in the near future."
(Katie King, Communities and Wildlife Officer, The Wildlife Trust BCN)
"My young daughter Evie, aged 3, was fascinated by all the characters. She particularly thought the otter was very funny, pretending to eat plastic bottles, etc, in his speech about recycling." (Audience member)
"My children are huge fans of wildlife and were enchanted by Ranger Rita introducing us to all the animals. There was comedy, adventure and a whole lot of education for the whole family. Really hope we get the chance to see them again."
(Audience member)
Dates for 2026
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Sunday 19th July, Ranger Rita's Animal Adventure, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, Stanwick Lakes Family Day - FREE
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Monday 3rd August, Ranger Rita's Summer Safari, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, Kettering Market Place - FREE
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Wednesday 5th August, Ranger Rita's Summer Safari, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, Kettering Market Place - FREE
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Saturday 8th August, Ranger Rita's Summer Safari, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, Kettering Market Place - FREE
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Monday 10th August, Ranger Rita's Summer Safari, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, Kettering Market Place - FREE
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Tursday 13th August, Ranger Rita's Summer Safari, 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, Croyland Park, Wellingborough - FREE
Meet the cast...
Ranger Rita
I'm your guide on our whirlwind tour of creatures big and small. Can you help me protect and preserve our nature reserves?
Bat
Do you want to know the secret to finding your way in the dark? It's called echolocation and it goes a bit like this...
Heron
Come and join me standing on one leg. Have you got good balance just like me?
Owl
Twit-twoo-twit-twoo! I'm a night-time sort of bird. Why are you waking me during the day?
Otter
I'm otterly thrilled you're taking such an interest in nature. Hey, could you help me find the river?
Spider
I've got eight legs and lots of eyes, but I'm nothing to be afraid of, not really!