Rufus Longbottom and the Space Rabbit is a story of friendship and family. Rufus Longbottom, in his cotton striped pyjamas, is played by Simon Prag. Rufus Longbottom is a wheelchair-bound elderly gentleman, who lives in the Tandaria Care Home for the elderly. He lives there with fellow residents who … [Read more...]
Review of Kika’s Birthday at Little Angel Theatre
Danyah Miller loves performing and storytelling. This was absolutely obvious when I watched Kika’s Birthday at the Little Angel Theatre with my six-year-old boy. A story about Kika, a little French mouse, who is going to be 5 years old! Her family has planned a birthday surprise. The decorated … [Read more...]
Review of Michael Rosen’s Chocolate Cake at Polka Theatre
Chocolate cake… yum, who does not love chocolate cake! This 50-minute production of Chocolate Cake is absolutely delightful, it tickled all of my senses. Well done Polka Theatre. From the moment it starts, it captivates the young audience, making a number of them feel very special. Even though … [Read more...]
Review of Rapunzel at The Rayne Theatre – Chickenshed
Here I am at The Rayne Theatre at Chickenshed, reviewing a preview of ‘A New Musical Rapunzel’. This traditional story has been turned on its head and something a bit different has been created. In a large attic of a house on the outskirts of London, Hazel (played by Cerys Lambert) along with six … [Read more...]
Cinderella at Greenwich Theatre – Review
Greenwich Theatre proudly presents Cinderella as their 2017/18 pantomime. Proud is the word that stands out to me. This is a must go to, not to be missed, one to be proud of pantomime. For this version, writer Andrew Pollard has personalised it to Greenwich, making it very special to the local … [Read more...]
Review of Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales
Tiddler and the other terrific tales is an hour long play that tells a few of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s tales. The tales covered are Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. As you would expect, the auditorium is full of lots of little kiddies. … [Read more...]
Review of Bring on the Bollywood at the Rose Theatre Kingston
Bring on the Bollywood, a ‘musical extravaganza’ is the story of Dr Katrina Pawar (Nisha Aaliya) who goes to India for her younger brother’s wedding. The apparently fiery, smart and intelligent Dr Pawar is tasked with figuring out how to stop the marriage of Lucky Pawar. Lucky, played by Anthony … [Read more...]