12 December 2019

Giraffes can't dance

 
Review by: Paul Towers, 12/12/19
Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae & Guy Parker-Rees, adapted by Julia Thomas & Tasha Taylor Johnson
Produced by Curve, Rose Original Productions & Simon Friend.
At Curve: 19 – 31 December 2019

“Huge fun for kids of all ages”

Once again Curve has teamed up with The Rose Theatre, Kingston for its annual children’s Christmas show. After the success of previous productions of  The Cat in the Hat, George’s Marvellous Medicine and The Witches this year’s offering is Giraffes Can’t Dance based on the book of the same name.
Gerald the giraffe (Sophie Coward) has always wanted to go to the annual Jungle Dance but, being all long legs and even longer neck, is never going to make it past week one of Strictly. However a wise and friendly cricket, (Phyllis Ho) persuades Gerald to grasp the moment and, with the help from his Jungle Friends (Joshua Coley, Gracia Rios & Jason Yeboa) he finally finds his mojo.
This is an all singing, all dancing 55 minute show for every kid from 2 upwards. At today’s Press launch the audience covered the entire spectrum of ages and abilities with Curve’s very versatile studio space making room for several wheelchairs on the front row. Huge fun was had by all.
The cast work incredibly hard, not only on stage but beforehand as they gee up the kiddies so they are accepted before the show even starts. It meant that the audience were well versed in cheering and clapping and shouting out when needed.
The script includes loads of animal puns for the adults, an original score, many costume changes and a whole barrel of audience interaction.
Giraffes Can’t Dance is on until 31st December. STOP PRESS Run extended til 5th January

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