Polka Theatre Wimbledon – until 20th August 2022
Reviewed by Carly Burlinge
5*****
The Polka Theatre brings you the captivating story of The Pirate, the Princess and the Platypus, where once upon a time in a fairy-tale world a Pirate (Alex Stedman) who doesn’t fit in his role, would rather be bathing in rose petals and bubbles instead of stinking and living a pirate life, gets banished by his father only to run in to a princess (Teegan Hurley) who wants nothing of her world and the happy fairy-tale ending that she is accustomed to, but would rather be a pirate living life in the opposite. With the story told by a Platypus (Josephine Starte) whose only wish in life is to make people happy, in which she totally succeeds. Her performance was energetic, funky, awesome and uplifting and she had a total connection with the children and adults in the audience it was delightful to watch! The Pirate was fun, bouncy, entertaining, very amusing and charming to view. The Princess was humorous, witty, a little wacky and together the three had a great connection on stage. As the story continues and they realise their differences a friendship forms and they begin to help each other. The long and short of the story is you can’t take the pirate out of the pirate or the princess out of the princess. It’s about finding the happy medium and being happy about who you really are! What a great example to set for all kids.
The setting was a beautiful captivating stage, full of colours and interests catching everyone’s eye – so creative and so enjoyable to look at.
This is definitely a show to take your child to see! Full of energy, smiles throughout, audience participation – an amazing production! Get yourself down there for a great show for children and adults alike, pure greatness!
I would also like to mention that this beautiful theatre has a lot to offer, with outdoor and indoor play areas, and a little café. It has everything you could need for a family trip out. I would also like to say that all of the staff were wonderful, smiley and attentive. All in all, a great family day.