children's shows review

Mrs Wobble The Waitress

Forbidden Theatre Company

Mrs Wobble the Waitress, wobbles. Mr Biff the Boxer, boxes. Mrs Plumb the Plumber, plumbs. Simple though it is, the tales of Allen Ahlberg were brought to life, seemingly from nothing, by the cast of this show; from the boxing ring to the wide stretches of the ocean all was created on stage from the imagination of the actors. Robbie the Robber threatens to steal the cakes and by the end (as was the intention) the children are all telling him not to touch them. On occasions it felt a little
overcomplicated but it was lovely to see such classic characters on stage, even though I suppose I'm a little old for it now. Uncomplicated, gentle family fun.

Pleasance Dome, 10 - 25 Aug (not 18), , 11.30am (12.20pm), prices vary, fpp 16

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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