A magical stranger brings joy to a lonely life.
Meet Ted, a cautious old soul living all alone in a busy, bustling town. He likes it that way. It’s quieter and safer. Until one extraordinary day, a surprise visitor turns his lonely life upside down.
Told by a very special performer, with a playful mix of puppetry, music and song, Little Gift is a tender and warm story about friendship and the joy to be found just around every corner.
“A kindly and magical 50 minutes” The Scotsman
**** “Full of clever surprises!” The Herald Scotland
***** “Whimsical, funny and imaginative” reviewsphere
About the company:
Founded in 1977 and based in Rochdale, M6 Theatre Company is acknowledged as one of Britain’s leading theatre companies specialising in creating and delivering dynamic, quality and relevant work for, with and by children and young people.
Tickets and performance information:
Tickets:
- £8 full price
Performance information:
- Suitable for children aged 3-10 year and families
Contact us:
Upcoming events at AMATA

Sat 27 Sep 2025
Various times, please see event listing
Adult Beginners Ballet: Short Course Autumn 2025
In-person
A block of classes aimed at Beginners to learn the fundamentals of Classical Ballet Technique.

Wed 01 Oct 2025
Doors open 20:00, event starts at 20:30
Comedy Club: David Arnold, Suzy Bennett and Tom Glover
In-person
Join us for an unforgettable, laughter-filled night of stand-up featuring household names and rising...

Mon 06 Oct 2025
Various dates, please see event listing
Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Beginners: Autumn 2025
In-person
Discover the joy of salsa dancing with James, our experienced instructor with 15 years of teaching C...

Tue 07 Oct 2025
Various dates, please see event listing
Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Improvers: Autumn 2025
In-person
If you have a good grasp of the basics or have recently attended our beginners’ course, this cours...

Sat 11 Oct 2025
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Ọkan by Maya & Toussaint
In-person
Ọkan is a breath of hope that leaves a lasting impact on all who witness the artistry, while also ...

Sun 12 Oct 2025
Workshop from 10:00 - 12:00
Ọkan Pro Dance Workshop
In-person
Join choreographer Ella Mesma (as part of Maya & Toussaint) as she leads a workshop inspired by Maya...

Wed 15 Oct 2025
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Oddbodies: King Lear
In-person
Armed with only a drum, a guitar, a knife and a chair, this inventive, irreverent and highly accessi...

Sat 18 Oct 2025
Doors open 19:00, performance starts at 19:30
Alex Hart plus Support
In-person
Described by BBC Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”. The south-west ...

Sat 08 Nov 2025
Doors open 19:30, performance starts at 20:00
Good Habits
In-person
Genre-bending indie-folk, forged on the other side of the globe. Expanding from a duo to a dynamic t...

Wed 12 Nov 2025
Doors open 20:00, event starts at 20:30
Comedy Club: Tom Rodgers, Harriet Dyer and Tom Glover
In-person
Join us for an unforgettable, laughter-filled night of stand-up featuring household names and rising...