The Magic City

Philip is upset when his much older sister Helen announces she is getting married. Helen hopes the fact that her new husband’s daughter Lucy, who is a year younger than Philip might be a friend and playmate.

Phillip is distraught hating Lucy on sight despite being told not to touch Lucy’s toys by nurse, he builds a city. Sneaking down in the dead of night to look at his city for the last time Phillip is magically pulled into the city along with Lucy who followed him, and the adventure begins.

It appears that every town or city Philip has ever created has come to life along with both his and Lucy's toys. The toys are looking for the great deliverer who will save them from the great destroyer.

This show is created from a very complex book it has been skilfully condensed into a one hour-long play for children. The central characters of Peter and Lucy are the only two who do not have multiple charecterisation.   The moving and adaptation of the sets in this show are fascinating and very clever, the way they change do not distract from the action. The cast take on many characters and some of them also take on the persona of puppet animals. They utilise many theatrical tricks puppetry and shadow-puppetry, lighting effects and more.

The children and adults of the audience seemed at times to be mesmerised by the action on stage but were a little reticent in joining in. Perhaps slightly older audiences would have joined in more giving the performers more to bounce off.

Cleverly adapted, beautifully performed this show was a joy to watch.

***

Sheila

Fringe Programme Page No

p  16

Company

Peaceful Lion Productions

Venue Name and Number

Pleasance King Dome  V

Dates and Times

31st  July  to  25th  August  11.30  to  12.30

Comedy 2008

Music 2008

Others 2008

Theatre 2008

Musicals 2008

press at one4review.co.uk