children's shows review

Goldilocks And The Three Hoods

Dramawise

Do you remember your school play when you were 12? The one based on a traditional story with clever lines put in by the teacher to give it a modern twist? This is that play. There are no bears in this production; instead Goldilocks turns her family into a cack-handed criminal gang of three 'hoods'. It's performed by kids, but it's very hard to know who it's actually aimed at - supposedly it's suitable for four year olds, but I can't imagine a four year old being able to follow the confusing action, and I don't envy the poor parent who has to explain to a confused child why a deranged nurse is handing out Prozac and cackling insanely.

C, 10 - 16 Aug, 1.45pm (2.25pm), prices vary, fpp 13

tw rating: 2/5

published: Aug-2008

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