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Children’s

Marauding before teatime: The Sagas of Noggin the Nog

“In the lands of the North where the black rocks stand guard against the cold sea, in the dark night that is very long, the men of the Northlands sit…

February 19, 2018 in Children's, Theatre.

The life lesson of sharing: The Selfish Giant

Giant snores reverberate across Westacre Theatre’s wide stage as we settle down for Andy Naylor’s bespoke adaptation of The Selfish Giant, Oscar Wilde’s heartfelt fairytale about selfishness, loneliness and love.…

December 23, 2017 in Children's, Theatre.

Oh, yes they did: Dick Whittington and his cat, Ben Crocker

The Fisher Theatre has developed an enviable reputation over the last few years for putting on an excellent pantomime at Christmas, and I’ve seen tired London theatregoers light up when…

December 23, 2017 in Children's, Theatre.

Cold snap: The Wolves of Willloughby Chase, Maddermarket

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase is a children’s novel, rather than a play: accordingly, the Maddermarket’s Christmas staging, using an adaptation of Joan Aiken’s book by Russ Tunney, keeps our…

December 18, 2017 in Amateur, Children's, Theatre.

Fresh sea air: Much Ado About Puffin, Open Attic Company

“On a small island, in the middle of the sea, a man meets a big bird…” Much Ado About Puffin tells a beguiling story of an unlikely, exciting friendship in…

October 27, 2017 in Children's, Theatre.

Treasure in store: A King’s Ransom, Into Opera

It all started with a tweet: in October 2011, Genevieve Raghu realised she had just missed Patrick Hawes’ concert in Norwich the previous week, and tweeted the composer to ask…

September 21, 2017 in Children's, New writing, Opera, Season Preview.

Sophisticated Christmas sparkle: The Firework-Maker’s Daughter at the Royal Opera House

Directed by John Fulljames, The Firework-Maker’s Daughter is a gently exotic and quietly magical act of storytelling, with a strong female hero, a vibrant score with strong, tuneful melodies from David…

December 11, 2015 in Children's, Opera.

Life lessons at Tête à Tête: The Fisherman and his Wife, Storm’s Eye

The Fisherman and his Wife is a nicely conceived opera for children. Eralys Fernandez’s score confidently paints a range of moods and emotions in a cheerful piano accompaniment played for…

August 11, 2015 in Children's, Fringe, Opera.

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