See it if Want something different, great way to introduce children to Shakespeare. Want a great light, extremely funny show!
Don't see it if You want serious Shakespeare
See it if interacted with audience, lots of opportunities for children to feel part of the action. Helped by the tiny theatre. Best for age 4-7
Don't see it if First half was a bit slow but second half was laugh out loud.
See it if This is a great show to take children to
Don't see it if You don't like theatre
"Of all the mechanicals I’ve encountered, these are among the rudest — and the most lovable."
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"It’s all good fun and provides plenty of giddy escapism. But at over two hours, it feels overstretched, particularly for this age range, and several gags get flogged to the point of cruelty."
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"This playhouse is a place for young audiences to fall in love with stagecraft, and Bottom’s opening speeches really get us thinking about the space."
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" ‘Midsummer Mechanicals’ is full of nice ideas, but all it adds up to is a big buzzing headache of a show."
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