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The Gruffalo

Average rating:

4.2

94 of 105(90%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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Review 1 for The Gruffalo

3 / 5

A different interpretation

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- Sat 16 Jan 2010 @

Favourite moment: The appearance of snake! @

Posted 23/01/2010

by sazoink

Location: Hertfordshire

After seeing the televised version of The Gruffalo we were slightly disappointed that more hadn't been made of the stage version. The costumes left a little to be desired and their 'ironic' nature was more than likely totally lost on younger audience members. Some of the songs too weren't up to the usual West End standard. Having said all that however, our 2 1/2 year old daughter (along with the rest of the children in the audience) did seem to really enjoy it and was transfixed throughout, joining in with the familiar lines when they appeared. We would therefore recommend it but would warn people not to go expecting an identical reproduction of the book or film.

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- Sat 16 Jan 2010 @

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Review 2 for The Gruffalo

2 / 5

Gruffalo disappointing

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- Wed 13 Jan 2010 @

Favourite moment: Gruffalo songs @

Posted 15/01/2010

by Sophiasmummy

Location: Buckinghamshire

I took my 2 year old to this play - she is slightly below the recommended age range, but loves the book and the TV animation. She did not recognise the mouse character and although I tried to explain that the lady was pretending to be the mouse, she kept asking "Mummy, when is the other mouse coming?". She could not identify the fox, owl and snake and lost interest during the middle of the performance. However, when the Gruffalo turned up she recognised him and took interest again, enjoying the rest of the performance. The Gruffalo costume was good, and the songs in which the Gruffalo was involved were catchy and entertaining. However, I thought that the personalities given to the fox, owl and snake, and the lack of obvious animal costumes made it difficult for the little ones to identify and relate to them.

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- Wed 13 Jan 2010 @

Favourite moment: Gruffalo songs @

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Review 3 for The Gruffalo

5 / 5

Great Gruffalo

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- Sat 9 Jan 2010 @

Favourite moment: The Snake character @

Posted 11/01/2010

by Wickham1

Location: Kent

Brilliant!! Great entertainment for the kids and adults, cast were all great.

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- Sat 9 Jan 2010 @

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Review 4 for The Gruffalo

2 / 5

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- Sat 9 Jan 2010 @

Posted 11/01/2010

by Anonymous

Its Ok but the costumes and set are basic. Music could be better...more of the songs. Does go off piste from the book and my son said in the middle 'Shall we go home now'. The snowman is a much better if looking for a childrens west end show.

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- Sat 9 Jan 2010 @

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Review 5 for The Gruffalo

4 / 5

the GGGGGrufalllo!!!

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- Sat 9 Jan 2010 @

Favourite moment: The fox!! @

Posted 10/01/2010

by Anonymous

Location: london

The whole play may only be an hour long Amazing as the book is only about 20 pages. How ever it is Just long enough but not too long for those with very little ones in the audience. The energy from the 3 people on stage was wonderful.All 4 girls that I took loved it....I rather did too!!!

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- Sat 9 Jan 2010 @

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Review 6 for The Gruffalo

4 / 5

Gruffalo was fab!

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- Sat 9 Jan 2010 @

Posted 10/01/2010

by Lucy1977

Location: London

Would highly recommend The Gruffalo - we took our 3 year old son and he loved it. There was lots in it for the grown ups to enjoy as well. Lovely.

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Review 7 for The Gruffalo

4 / 5

excellent performance

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- Sun 3 Jan 2010 @

Posted 06/01/2010

by ikingw

Location: london

very well acted, engagin. fun for the kids and adults too.
quality performance
actors seemed totally into the show and engaged doing it too

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Review 8 for The Gruffalo

4 / 5

the gruffalo

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- Tue 5 Jan 2010 @

Favourite moment: when the gruffalo ran around the audience the kids really laughed. @

Posted 06/01/2010

by Anonymous

Location: Apollo Theatre

i took my daughter to see this show yesterday and she loved it, only 3 actors who were amazing, only complaint was that it was just under an hour long and my daughter didnt want to leave she wanted more lol! Great show would happily go again.

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- Tue 5 Jan 2010 @

Favourite moment: when the gruffalo ran around the audience the kids really laughed. @

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Review 9 for The Gruffalo

5 / 5

The fantastic Gruffalo

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- Sun 3 Jan 2010 @

Favourite moment: When the fox was being cheeky and wouldn't leave the stage. @

Posted 05/01/2010

by Gel6Kel4

Location: Benfleet Essex

We weren't too sure what to expect. We knew and loved the story, but were blown away by the show. It was so simplistic it was fantastic, the three actors filled the roles and more, it left us discussing the best character all the way home, the boys loved the snake whilst I thought the fox was best.
Fantastic day was had by all. xx

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- Sun 3 Jan 2010 @

Favourite moment: When the fox was being cheeky and wouldn't leave the stage. @

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Review 10 for The Gruffalo

4 / 5

Gruffalo was fab

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- Sun 3 Jan 2010 @

Favourite moment: Seeing the Gruffalo @

Posted 04/01/2010

by littlepicklejojo

My Daughter is only two and a half so I was a little worried she would be too young. She has been to a few shows already so I think this helped however I think the 3yr rating is good advice if your child has not been to shows. She really enjoyed it. I think she struggled a little with the animals as they were not obvious and this was really evident as when the Gruffalo came on she really liked him and related to it more. The show was an hour long which was great and Ithink it was really good value for money. The only complaint is my husband had promised her ice cream, but there wasn't any!!

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- Sun 3 Jan 2010 @

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Review 11 for The Gruffalo

4 / 5

Kids loved it!

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- Sun 3 Jan 2010 @

Posted 04/01/2010

by Mng01

Location: London

Great interpretation of book with funny characters and catchy songs.my 1 and 3 year old were delighted and laughing all through it,highly recommended.

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Review 12 for The Gruffalo

5 / 5

As much fun for adults as children!

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- Sat 2 Jan 2010 @

Favourite moment: Watching my daughter's face as she finished the sentences with the cast @

Posted 04/01/2010

by Anonymous

Different but better than expected. My husband was sceptical about going but roared with laughter all the way through. My 4 year old found it entertaining and interactive. Congratulations to the cast who are obviously well practised at performing and dealing with heckling children! An enjoyable show for all.

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- Sat 2 Jan 2010 @

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Review 13 for The Gruffalo

5 / 5

The Gruffalo is GREAT

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- Sat 2 Jan 2010 @

Posted 03/01/2010

by Schlumpfy

Location: Ashford, Middlesex

A must! Both adults and little ones will enjoy this. Just the right length of time and our little boy kept talking about it for days after!

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- Sat 2 Jan 2010 @

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Review 14 for The Gruffalo

4 / 5

the gruffalo was a good choice

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- Sat 2 Jan 2010 @

Favourite moment: when it snowed @

Posted 03/01/2010

by den1

Location: east london

took 3 and 5 year old the 5 year old throughly enjoyed it but the 3 year old got a bit fidgety
during parts and towards the end.The show lasted for one hour which i feel was prob about wright for both kids and adults. if you go i would reccomend seating in the stalls as the actors played to the stalls and didnt involve the circle (or look up) at all. apart from that a well performed show.

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- Sat 2 Jan 2010 @

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Review 15 for The Gruffalo

4 / 5

The Guffalo was enchanting!

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- Wed 30 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: The actor who played the snake was brillliant and very funny! @

Posted 03/01/2010

by Boudicca

Location: Essex

Took the whole family ranging from 22 months to 8 years who all thoroughly enjoyed the performance. The sing and dancing were excellent, the storytelling was wonderful.
The only reason I have not given it 5 stars is the costumes were a little lacking, the mouse in particular was a great actor but her costume was unimaginative and bland! But ending on a high note I would thoroughly recommend seeing it!

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- Wed 30 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: The actor who played the snake was brillliant and very funny! @

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Review 16 for The Gruffalo

4 / 5

fantastic performaces from the 3 main stars!

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- Sat 2 Jan 2010 @

Posted 03/01/2010

by Kezzablle

The Gruffalo is a must see for all kids under 6! fun, exciting and amazing. Can't wait for The Gruffalo's Baby!

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- Sat 2 Jan 2010 @

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Review 17 for The Gruffalo

5 / 5

The Gruffalo

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- Tue 29 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: The Snake was a masterpiece. My wife preferred the owl. @

Posted 31/12/2009

by Derry

Location: Berkshire

Brilliantly done. We knew the kids would enjoy it but were utterly surprised to find that adults could enjoy it too. We didn't need the kids!

The actors were so enthusiastic and utterly relaxed in their parts.

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- Tue 29 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: The Snake was a masterpiece. My wife preferred the owl. @

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Review 18 for The Gruffalo

5 / 5

fantastic

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- Wed 23 Dec 2009 @

Posted 30/12/2009

by sadieb

Location: guernsey

Having read the book a lot to our children we had very high expectations for this show - we where NOT disappointed. It was absolutely superb from start to finish. Our two children who are 3 and 5 where both laughing and singing along with the songs. Still 1 week on we are all singing' g-g-g-gruffalo!' Go, Go, Go you won't regret it.

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- Wed 23 Dec 2009 @

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Review 19 for The Gruffalo

1 / 5

Gruffalo, Rubbish Very Poor!!!!!!!!!!!

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- Mon 28 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: The end knowing we could leave. @

Posted 29/12/2009

by Natilove101

Location: London

We arrived at the theatre to find where we were sat was very poor! restricted view although no mention of this on the tickets or when purchased. The show was only about 45mins long with no interval. Three actors changing into costumes that were so poor they were unrecognisable to the kids. no scene changes and limited music! Very dissapointed.

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- Mon 28 Dec 2009 @

Favourite moment: The end knowing we could leave. @

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Review 20 for The Gruffalo

3 / 5

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- Mon 28 Dec 2009 @

Posted 29/12/2009

by Gem2

Location: Surrey

I knew that there must be fair amount of padding to extend a 5 minute book to a 55 minute play. This was done with great energy by the 3 actors in the production with plenty of songs that our 3 year old enjoyed. However, I couldnt believe the lack of effort with the costumes. The "mouse" wore cargo pants and t shirt with a belt for a tail and two pink scrunchies in her hair to make ears. The "owl" "fox" and snake were equally poorly represented. The Gruffalo actually was a proper costume but still a little make up would have improved it. Overall this was disappointing show.

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