An Ant Called Amy – A Lovely Little Show with a Big Heart
Today, my daughter and I went to see ‘An Ant Called Amy’ at The Belgrade Theatre in Coventry. Aimed at children aged 5–9, the show follows Amy, a very hardworking ant, who’s just won Employee of the Month. She’s buzzing with pride, but soon realises there might be more to life than just work, work, work.
The story gently explores some really meaningful ideas – like finding happiness in the little things, and remembering the people we love. Amy talks about her brother, Andy Ant, who isn’t around anymore, and it’s handled in such a gentle, age-appropriate way. It really struck a chord, and I think it’s especially comforting for children who may have experienced the loss of someone close. It opens up space for children to think about these big feelings in a calm, thoughtful way.
The entire show is performed by the lovely Julie, who made everyone feel welcome right from the start. She had the audience smiling and laughing, and even brought a few of us into the story (yes – I took part too!). Although it’s a one-woman show, Julie brings Amy’s world to life with such energy and charm.
An Ant Called Amy is funny, touching, and a fantastic way to gently start conversations with children about emotions, memories and what really makes us happy – all in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
As a bonus, The Belgrade Theatre had a range of free half-term activities on offer, which added to the fun. There were nature crafts with Nature Makers, a splash of creativity with Action Art Play, and a drama workshop taster session.
We rounded off our day with a visit to ‘Dippy’ the Diplodocus at The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, followed by a trip to Coventry Cathedral (which many children will recognise from the film Nativity!). It was a nice day out.
Have a look to see what’s coming up at the Begrade Theatre soon, I highly recommend taking your children to shows – they help build confidence, encourage imagination, and give kids the chance to engage with emotions and storytelling in a way that screens simply can’t match.
