Okay, this is a movie review with a difference. Because this review was written by two movie reviewers… who are married to each other… and who have very different opinions about many things, and agree on some things, but not this film. So it’s a He said/She said review of The Lion King (2019).
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Disney on Ice remains a spectacle of the size, style and quality that your kids don’t get to see every day. And I’m pleased to confirm that this year’s offering, although simpler in many respects to its predecessors, is no different.
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There are loads and loads of mommies out there, like me, who have chosen to have one child. For loads and loads of reasons. And many are fed up with the questions and the comments. But, I’m not. So I’m gonna come right out and say it: I rather enjoy being challenged on our family’s one child choice.
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Cleverly choreographed by Jaques de Silva, beautifully costumed by the legendary Sarah Roberts, and set to a host of re-jigged contemporary hits, ‘Goggas! A South African Musical’ is the story of Lady Caroline, a British butterfly, who accidentally lands in South Africa, and Antic, the picnic ant, who helps her.
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Matilda The Musical is about the fact that, even when things seem hopeless and all the grown-ups in your life are evil trolls, you can control your own story thanks to the transforming powers of imagination, rebellion and friendship. P.S. My daughter’s main takeaway was ‘Read books!’
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Whether you have little ones (aged 4 and up), bigger ones (mine is 7), or tweens, you’ll all adore this musical – which is clever enough to land some serious and important messaging and fun enough to keep the colours, quips, and tunes in your head for hours.
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Sherlock Gnomes is an enjoyable family adventure, best suited to kids aged 6+. It has a couple of solid messages about teamwork, appreciating others, not taking the people you love for granted, and building healthy romantic relationships in which the individuals are equal partners who encourage each other.
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From an imaginative set to expressive physical theatre; from catchy songs and dances to a nicely abbreviated plot, the musical ‘Underneath a Magical Moon’ is lovely for little kids, big kids, and grown-ups.
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A huge chunk of me is thrilled to bits with Fashionista® Barbies, and their diverse body shapes, skin tones, and hairstyles. A small chunk of me is irritated that it’s taken so long and that we’re still not quite there. But my girls, 6 and 13 years old respectively, are largely pleased. So there’s that.
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Yikes. Travelling over the festive season is NOT for the faint-hearted. Here are some tips for safe car travels, and for taking your littlies along without wanting to murder someone en route.
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I’m traditionally not a fan of panto; ..So I wasn’t expecting much and I was pleasantly surprised. More importantly perhaps, my 6-year-old absolutely adored the first 90 minutes or so.
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The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe is something special. Thanks to extraordinary set design by Sarah Roberts and masterful direction by Francois Theron, combined with powerful physical theatre from the cast of four actors, adults and children will be equally enthralled.
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