Just So Festival 2017
Review written by Simone Green What are your favourite childhood memories? I was lucky enough to grow up in the countryside, and mine is disappearing for hours with friends to […]
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INTERVIEW: “I felt as if I was walking in to a page of the book!” Illustrator Lydia Monks on What the Ladybird Heard
After touring the world, the stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ best-selling, award-winning picturebook made its West End debut this summer. We talked to Lydia Monks about Ladybird Live and seeing […]
Horrible Histories: More Best of Barmy Britain
Reviewed by Luke Billingham Presented by the Birmingham Stage Company At Garrick Theatre until 2nd September 2017 For ages 5+ Our country is experiencing a time of profound uncertainty. Decisions […]
“Extending the parameters of what’s possible”: The Spark Arts for Children on libraries, Leicester, & changing the theatre landscape
Out of the corner of my eye, I can see that the group of men formerly tucked away in the newspaper section of Highfields Library have inched closer to join […]
INTERVIEW: Kirsten Foster on adventure, Mrs Aouda, & Around the World in 80 Days
Theresa Heskins’ celebrated production of Around the World in 80 Days returns to the stage at Cadogan Hall this summer as part of a major national tour. We talked to actor […]
Interview: Beccy Smith on motherhood, theatre-making & Twinkle Twinkle
Twinkle Twinkle, a sparkly new show for babies and toddlers, opened at the Little Angel Theatre. It’s a production infused with luscious lullabies, a lovable puppet protagonist (Marty the dog), […]
The Welcoming Party
Reviewed by Flossie Waite Produced by Theatre-Rites, Z-arts and Manchester International Festival 1830 Warehouse, Museum of Science and Industry For ages 8+ The Welcoming Party is a “were you there?” […]
Performance artist & choreographer Caroline Bowditch on The Adventures of Snigel
Written by Caroline Bowditch For the last few years I have become aware of the demand for interesting work for young audiences. I have also realised that very little, if […]
Interview: Jonathan Petherbridge on the return of London Bubble to Southwark & Greenwich parks
Well-known and loved for their family friendly theatre, the 45-year-old company London Bubble will be staging Tales From The Arabian Nights outside in Southwark Park and Greenwich Park this August. We talked […]
Interview: Button Tree Theatre on exploring loss & handling gender in Tilda’s Magic Attic
Athenoula Sophocleous and Eleanor Buchanan have a history of collaboration together as part of Snickelway Theatre, a young person’s theatre company. Having since earned degrees in their respective fields, they […]
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