Out, About and Things to Do: The Tiger That Came to Tea at the Lyric Theatre

We were recently invited to attend a performance of The Tiger That Came to Tea at the Lyric Theatre. This is based on the popular book by Judith Kerr.

The show is 55 minutes without an interval and is just the right length for children and it is brilliant. BG was enthralled from beginning to end.

The production is so well done and is perfect for children and adults. The audience is encouraged to participate and there is a great sing song at the end.

Though the Tiger is very large, he is not scary at all and the children love him.

The stage design was exactly like the book illustrations and the costumes were spot on.

We really enjoyed this show and would highly recommend you take your child they will love you forever. Even the merchandise was well priced.

BG Meets The Cast 

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7ES

Wednesday 4 July - Sunday 2 September 2012

Box Office:  0844 412 4661 www.thetigerwhocametotealive.com

Group Bookings:  0844 412 4650

www.nimaxtheatres.com

TICKETS: £12.50- £15.50

Premium Tickets £20

Children’s Theatre Review: My First Sleeping Beauty

On Easter Sunday we attended a performance of My First Sleeping Beauty by the ENB2 at the Peacock Theatre.  The ballet has been specially choreographed for children and is done brilliantly.

The ENB2 use graduating dancers from the English National Ballet School and is a new touring company. The aim of My First is to introduce children to ballet at an early age but in a way they can understand.

The show is narrated so they children know what is going on and they are encouraged to interact with the narrator. It’s a really lovely show with stunning costumes, brilliant stage design and well-choreographed ballet.

Was it perfect? No there were a few slips and a hilarious bit when the princes are taking Sleeping Beauty to her bed and she gets caught in the curtain, but stage awareness comes with experiences and these dancers are just starting their careers.

The show is 1 hour and 25 minutes long including a 20 minute interval and that is a perfect length for children. BG got a little bored towards the end as there were one too many solos for her liking. I am really looking forward to the next My First…

My one negative on the day was the merchandise I really thought with being the ballet thee would be much. They have some lovely tutus and t-shirts but the flashy, furry pink light wands were really annoying.

Do take your children along they will love it and they can get dressed up.

It is now touring the country and its next stop is Birmingham Alexandra Theatre 21 Apr 2012 - 22 Apr 2012. You can get full details of the tour here.