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A Stick worth fetching

A Stick worth fetching

On the face of it, the life story of a stick might not seem capable of translating into gripping theatre. But if you’re aged three to five, Stickman is utterly captivating and enthralling; an ideal introduction to the joys of live drama. So gripped were the (socially distanced) 250-strong crowd at Kingston’s Rose by trio

On the face of it, the life story of a stick might not seem capable of translating into gripping theatre. But if you’re aged three to five, Stickman is utterly captivating and enthralling; an ideal introduction to the joys of live drama.
So gripped were the (socially distanced) 250-strong crowd at Kingston’s Rose by trio Jamie Coles, Georgina Duncan and Euan Wilson cavorting round the stage like hyperactive Play School presenters, that when Stickman’s very existence came under threat as he risked being mistaken for kindling that one five-year-old in the stalls bellowed: ‘No, not the fire!’
It generated the biggest laugh in the entire 55-minute festive romp – a perfect outing for the very young in your life, especially if they’re familiar with Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson’s original Stickman character.
The stage is stark, the little bursts of music hypnotic and infectious, while the unexpected high point is the three characters’ game of ‘invisiball’ with the audience; they throw to you, you catch and return. Who’d have thought mime could be so much fun?
All eyes are on the next government tier review on Wednesday. If London jumps to 3, this stick will have to return to the log basket, so the Rose is keeping its twigs crossed.
The show runs until Jan 3, with three productions a day during daylight hours.

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