It immediately set a tone of anticipation, teasing us that something unique and special is about to happen and you could feel the electricity in the air. Engaging them from the off (and equally engaging us adults too), the excitement is stirred up by informing us all music tonight is live, and will include no instruments, no soundtracks, nothing but voice. It is a production that speaks to our younger theatre goers in a way that they can not only understand, but that they will listen to, for it speaks to them, not at them. Produced by Children’s Theatre Partnership, it soon became clear that all involved have young people at the heart of their show. So yeah, when you hear that they have collaborated to create a new and modern musical that not only includes beat boxing for the cool factor, but explores the themes of child poverty from the Charles Dicken’s classic Oliver Twist, and cleverly frames them in today’s world, then it is sensible to ensure you have a seat to park your bum on when the show comes to town. Williams, arguably one of the country’s leading dramatist’s is not only an OBE but a BAFTA winning writer whose work dominates every medium possible.
When you hear that a story written by Michael Rosen has been adapted for the stage by Roy Williams then you sit up, pay attention, and grab your tickets fast! Rosen is our much loved children’s author of over 200 books, former children’s laureate, and all round superstar that has families everywhere going on a bear hunt. Read what our reviewer Karen Ryder thought of this brilliant and clever production. On Tuesday, we were invited to The Lowry in Salford to see Michael Rosen's Unexpected Twist.
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