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Monstersaurus
Derby Theatre
**** A STAGE adaptation of this hugely popular
story, written by Claire Freedman, can only be judged by the reaction of
the children in the audience. They loved it. Featuring Monty, his Mum, and invented monsters,
the performance culminates with the appearance of the large but not too
scary, Monstersaurus himself. A simple set, bright monsters, and easy to
follow story, work well for youngsters around three to five years old. Audience members are invited to contribute
ingredients into Monty's monster making machine, and there are song and
dance routines to entertain, engage; and delight. When a toaster walks,
the children roared with delight, as they did at a rogue robot, and
sausages. The Big Wooden Horse
Theatre Company had previously produced the successful
Aliens Love Underpants,
they certainly know how to keep young children entertained. At fifty
minutes, with no interval, every child's attention was held, the
performance did not outstay its welcome. Pantomime is the traditional introduction for
children to theatre, this show is complimentary to that experience, with
its audience participation sections, silly songs, and dances, to have
even mums and dads, grans and granddads, dancing in the aisles in an
almost sold out main auditorium. Monstersaurus,
continues on tour nationwide. Gary Longden 13-02-17 |
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