The Gruffalo Reviews

Madge Carter from London,

TOP CLASS

The kids loved it, i loved it, great day out = one very happy mum!

Super Steve from Manchester

A GOOD TIME

At first was a bit shocked to see no character costumes, but we soon fell in love with the play. I would reccomend this to anyone who wants to enhance their little ones imaginations! Brilliant

Wendy from Broomsgrove

GREAT FUN

Loved it

Gerry from London,

CHILDREN LOVED IT!

We took a 3yr old and a 5yr old and they both loved this show. You have to appreciate the show for what it is, a very innovative take on a book you can read in minutes. The songs, humour and audience interaction were great; we didn't worry about the outfits too much because the characters were so personable and entertaining. Highly recommended but not sure The Lyric best venue as gently sloping seats do not offer best view for children.

Amanda Sureey from London,

A SHINING LIGHT IN THE DEEP DARK WOOD

Well.. where to start? Great acting, inventive costumes and lovely just a lovely production. We all just fell in love with it from the moment it started. GO AND SEE THIS! Amanda

T Kaz from London

REVIEW OF THE GRUFFALO

I have to agree with an earlier review regarding the minimum effort put on the custumes and stage sets. The positives. Well written play for kids. Good songs and well acted. One of the few plays I have been to with my kids where all the kids in the theatre were totally engrossed and partcipating. However custumes for the entire show probably cost £300, with the majority of the cost on the Gruffalo's outfit. Poor for a west end show. The mouse had a tail, red gloves and a ears dressed in black jeans and t-shirt. The Fox was in a country gents jacket and trousers and tail, Story teller/s in green combat jeans and t-shirt. The owl in pilots jacket, goggles & Jeans. Kids thought the snake and Gruffalo the best. The rest were lack lustre. The set has 4 trees. Type of set in a local town theatre. Meant story teller had to describe the scene, losing 1 or 2 kids. Why not have a fake stream. Parents comments leaving the show was the stage set and cutumes were very basic. However good show.

Sarah from London UK

GREAT FUN

We just came back from taking our 2yr and 3.5yr old to see the show this morning and we all had a great time. We sat in the stalls and everybody else around us seemed to enjoy it as well, as there was good audience participation by both children and adults (smiles and laughter all around). It's a shame how some of the other reviewers said they were disappointed at the production value and lack of effort. Anyone who feels that way might be lacking in a bit of imagination on their part because the cast did indeed put in a lot of effort. The set design was simple but one doesn't need anything elaborate to offer good performances and a fresh adaptation of a much loved story.

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