Presented by Splash Theatre Company.
Reviewed Sat 25th February 2012.
Oh joy, oh bliss, I’ve just experienced a trip to childhood, the childhood of perfect days as remembered by imperfect memory.
Picture yourself sitting on a chequered picnic rug underneath a spreading sycamore tree and having Mr. Badger himself telling you all about the adventures of Ratty, Mole and Toad, and then admit that you really want to be there! This is sublime storytelling designed to totally engage your imagination, with minimal props and maximum effect.
Mr. Badger, bought to real life by local actor Chris John, engages the children (and those that have the ability to be childlike) in the audience throughout the show and encourages them to find out more by researching, reading or watching, without a hint of patronisation.
The Wind in the Willows, written by Kenneth Grahame in 1908, has continually delighted readers and has been the subject of many television shows, films, radio readings and plays and ,in this production, Splash Theatre Company continue this tradition and, more importantly, continue to spread the love of the story to a new generation.
This is a package of delight, education, history and good values, and I urge everyone to indulge themselves, even if they don’t have a child to take, by seeing this show.
Mr. Badger – Adelaide Fringe
Splash Theatre Company
Venue: Adelaide Botanic Gardens, enter via Plane Tree Drive, meet at friends gate, Adelaide
Season: 25th Feb to 4th March
Duration: 35 mins
Tickets: Adult $11, Concession $10, Child $10, Group $9, Family $38.
Bookings: Fringetix 1300-FRINGE (1300-374643), Fringe outlets or online or directly on 8277 7293 or 0413 533 118 [email protected]
Reviewed by Christine Pyman, Visual Arts Critic and special guest Fringe Critic, Glam Adelaide.
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