The Lorax officially opened at the Old Vic Theatre yesterday – so do the critics think it is worth taking your kids along to watch?
The Telegraph: *** Dominic Cavendish wrote: “peel back the lush fronds of the piece’s lyrical wit, and it’s a desert in terms of drama.”
The Stage: **** Mark Shenton found the production: “two hours of rough magic storytelling.”
London Theatre 1: ***** Jennifer Daley commented: “The show includes all that is wonderful about theatre: Great acting, catchy songs sung by talented singers who intersperse rhyming dialogue, smartly choreographed dancing, colorful and creative costumes, and a storyline that satisfies both young and old.”
Whatsonstage: **** Michael Coveney called it a: “colourful and brilliantly innovative staging of David Greig’s adaptation.”
The Evening Standard: *** Fiona Mountford wrote:”It’s too odd and complex for younger children and not sufficiently three-dimensional for adults.”
Culture Whisper: **** “there’s a deft balance between heart-felt morals and full-on theatricality in Max Webster’s directon”
Time Out: **** Andrzej Lukowski said: “The Lorax is a great big, bright, fun dollop of family theatre.”
She Sees Shows: ***** “This true family show is gorgeous and bright.”
There Ought to be Clowns: “Director Max Webster has served up a treat
with such charm no panto could ever compete.”
British Theatre Guide: Philip Fisher commented: “judging by the rapturous standing ovation at the end of the performance, the Old Vic could well have a hit on its hands.”
Mature Times: Robert Tanitch described it as an: “inventive, humorous and lively production.”
The Lorax is on at the Old Vic Theatre until the 16th January 2016. To book tickets visit:Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, Discount Theatre.com, Last Minute.com, Love Theatre.com and Ticketmaster.co.uk.