We’re two-thirds through Kids Week and thousands of children have been flooding through Theatreland’s doors to enjoy a theatrical treat as part of our Kids Go Free campaign. Running alongside this year’s event is the return of Critics Corner, the prize draw that challenges the littlest theatregoers through to our teenage Kids Week fans to put their reviewing skills to the test and turn theatre critic.
Take a look at just a few of our favourite entries so far and, if you’re heading to a Kids Week show this fortnight, take a look at the Kids Week website for details of how your child can take part and enter the prize draw to win a £150 Ticketmaster gift card and Kids Week goody bag.
Show: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
Critic: George aged nine-years-old
They say: “All credit to the actor who played [Charlie], I was stunned!”
Show: Hetty Feather
Critic: Isabella aged six-years-old
They say: “[My favourite character is] Hetty because she is brave.”
Show: Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain Part Two!
Critic: Ruby aged eight-years-old
They say: “Queen Victoria was really good at rapping and teddy bear rolls.”
Show: Jeeves And Wooster In Perfect Nonsense
Critic: Gus aged 12-years-old
They say: “I thought the best bit was when Seppings was being Rodrick Spode and kept having to be wheeled out.”
Show: Les Misérables
Critic: Isabella aged 10-years-old
They say: “[My favourite character is] Gavroche because he is a small boy like my brother. I loved Little People. I didn’t, however, like it when he died.”
Show: Matilda The Musical
Critic: Thomas aged nine-years-old
They say: “The horrible head teacher Mrs Trunchbull HATES children!”
Show: Miss Saigon
Critic: Rebecca aged 13-years-old
They say: “[The best bit is] the marriage scene between Kim and Chris. It’s romantic, beautifully staged and very realistic.”
Show: The Phantom Of The Opera
Critic: Elvira aged 14-years-old
They say: “I personally loved [Christine’s] decision in the end… amazing!”
Show: Thriller Live
Critic: Cailan aged nine-years-old
They say: “[The best bit is] when he performed Smooth Criminal.”
Show: Wicked
Critic: Grace aged nine-years-old
They say: “My favourite character was Glinda because she was very silly, funny and always wore pretty clothes.”
Visit the Kids Week website for a closer look at some of last year’s entries.