The Gruffalo's Child

This is a well-crafted and competently performed play, but after seeing Them With Tails at the Imaginate Children's festival earlier this year I have to say I expected more from this company. The story is formulaic and reeks of an attempt to cash in on the success of previous shows. Kids seemed to enjoy it, but aside from catchy tunes and an inviting set, there's not much to set this apart. It's worth queuing for a seat near the front, as from further than about ten rows back it was often hard to hear the dialogue over the music.