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Home » Reviews » Musical » Review of Parenthood at The Space

Review of Parenthood at The Space

July 24, 2019 Last updated: July 26, 2019 1:49 pm By Michael Stephenson

ParenthoodThe flyer says, ‘Not an Instagram version of parenting’ and Emily & Pete Moody’s musical is exactly that.

On the hottest evening ever we needed some refreshing entertainment, and this we were given by the barrow load. From the laddish testosterone-fuelled bragging blokes and the naïve girls who definitely “won’t be having an epidural”, to the grandparents gleefully mocking their newly parented offspring, we are taken on a musical ‘warts and all’ journey through all the stages of parenthood.

The Space Theatre is appropriately situated in the East End, the home of the music hall. With a cast of 10, on a stage, barely 6 metres by 3 in a former church hall (non-air-conditioned), Fluffy TOP productions’ Parenthood helps to keep the music hall tradition alive. The songs are very funny: often hilarious, always apt, sometimes graphic but always with warmth, and with empathy towards the four couples.

The usual parenting insecurities are there – guilt, paranoia, doubt, there are a couple of fart gags, a bit of slapstick and watch out for the excellent cameo from the bloke from the building site who’s having his lunch. There are the over-competitive parents, the embarrassed teen, just about all aspects are covered.

There’s something for parents of all ages to feel a rapport with. Because the play deals with all stages of development, from conception onwards, each age group of a parent is cleverly catered for. The audience loved it, and seeing their reactions alone was worth the trip. From the whooping millennials to the wisely nodding seniors this was almost like a play in itself.

There were a few problems with the sound at times but that didn’t affect the cast’s performance one bit. Few props are used, few are needed, but maybe a giant fan could be shoe-horned in if this heatwave continues.

5 Star Rating

Review by Mike Stephenson

From conception right through to school, *deep breaths*… teenagers, empty nest and grandparenting this comedy musical will take you a journey through the highs and lows of parenthood.

Follow our parents as they embrace sleepless nights, guessing the doodles, school politics, teenage tantrums, figuring out when the hell they will get to have sex again, their children leaving home and the absolute delight of being a grandparent.

WARNING: This is not an Instagram version of parenting, this show is real, relatable, hilarious, heartbreaking and honest. True parenting… warts and all!

23rd – 27th July 2019
Parenthood
https://space.org.uk/

Comments

  1. Avatar for Spencer and Sue SalmonsSpencer and Sue Salmons says

    July 25, 2019 at 4:38 pm

    Agree with your review, we seniors enjoyed the cradle to almost grave Ha Ha, tale.
    We gues you was the guy sitting in front of us making notes.
    These guys and girls and the producer deserve more to show off their talent at such a small venue
    Bring it to the west end !!
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    • Avatar for EmilyEmily says

      August 2, 2019 at 10:04 am

      PARENTHOOD are fundraising to take their show to Edinburgh! If you want to support new british musicals, head on over and check out their campaign!

      https://www.gofundme.com/f/parenthoodmusical

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