There is always a challenge in translating from one media to another. I’ve only really felt the emotional conundrum when I’ve read the book beforehand. In seeing Rain Man at the…
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Eugene Ionesco’s Exit the King at the National Theatre introduces us to the bizarre, sublime and ridiculous. After 483 years of existence we are immersed in the last hours of King…
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Twenty-seven reviews later- thank you for bearing with me. In good news (for you), Seren got ill, there should have been a few more- but one day we only got to…
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The Story Beast: Myths, Monsters and Mayhem is a children’s show focused on bringing laughter. Using a mix of mystery and mayhem the performance is high energy and well paced. Featuring…
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Nutty Noah: You Might Die! is a family entertainer who successfully brings laughter to children and adults alike. The premise of the show is that life should be filled with as much…
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Michael Morpurgo’s Kensuke’s Kingdom is a beautiful adaptation of a story which captures a child’s imagination. When Michael’s parents decide redundancy is the motivation to set off sail around the world,…
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As favourites from the Edinburgh Fringe go, Tall Stories’ Wilde Creatures would have to be one of my mine. I will never tire of musical instruments and song being interwoven into some great…
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As close to a level of psychedelic fun as it’s acceptable to have with toddlers, AnimAlphabet: The Musical is it. I looked around enviously at all the parents with their young…
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Captain Cauliflower and Marvin the Mischievous Moose is a light-hearted comedy production appealing to everyone’s childish humour. As one half of the comedy duo gets ready for bed, tucked in with…
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The Rubbish Shakespeare Company’s Romeo and Juliet is a fantastic introduction for children to Shakespeare. Promising ‘enemies, balconies, kissing and sausage rolls’ the show did not disappoint. The Rubbish Shakespeare Company…