Most of the cast had to double up as different characters, so they had to do a lot of costume changing!Īll the actors were splendid and very energetic, engaging with the audience very well. The costumes, were well designed, with very quick costume changes indicating changes of character. What was really effective was the way they used up-scaled props when Boy and Bruno were mice. I really enjoyed the loud bangs from the magic potion, and my mum loved the different images and movies which were projected onto the back curtain. The lighting and special effects helped to create these different scenes and atmospheres. They were used in such an imaginative way throughout the play, with the same props being used as different things – from a treehouse to a bedroom to a ship, to a hotel. The first thing I noticed were the whizzy props and set. The Grand High Witch has an evil plan to turn all English children into mice with a magic potion she has invented – a plan which must be foiled at all costs! During a trip to Bournemouth, Boy meets Bruno, a rich fat boy, and they both encounter witches who are there for their annual conference. His Grandma tells him all about witches and how to recognise them. This play, based on the book by Roald Dahl, tells the story of a boy (‘Boy’) who lives with his Grandma after his parents were killed in a car crash. Most of the seats are double – more like small sofas, and smaller children sit on cushions close to the stage where they can see more clearly and interact with the actors. The Rose Theatre, Kingston has a really engaging atmosphere for children with well-designed seating.
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