Princess Alexandra Auditorium – 17 February 2020
Reviewed by Lyall Mum & Son
5*****
The Sooty Show is a fantastic production which is keeping the legendary Sooty and his gang alive. Richard Cadell is the perfect host for this show with his comedy and magical elements for the children and the adults! Little Lyall has never seen or heard of Sooty before so this would be the perfect way to introduce the show to him. As soon as the show began the theatre was filled with colour, magic, sparkles, songs and entertainment, to then we were introduced to the little gang which really put a smile on little Lyalls face! Mine as well….
Richard and the casts enthusiasm and energy is none stop which is perfect to keep those little ones engaged. We see typical pantomime elements such as “Where is Sooty?” and Sooty popping out in a variety of places on the stage. Water pistols being squirted into the audience and Sweep being the typical comic who has a thing for bopping Richard in the face and interrupting sketches.
Not forgetting the beautiful moment when Richard brought a little girl on stage for her to perform some magic. With the famous words “Izzy Wizzy Lets Get Busy” this little girl was astonished with what was happening. She was literally lost for words. Not giving this magical part away she really had a flying dream.
Not forgetting Richards magician friend who makes a wonderful appearance to perform his own magical acts. This young magician is full of energy and really brings a wow affect to this show.
Highly recommend to go and see this show and celebrate the 70 years of Sooty being alive! Introduce him to the little ones.
Little Lyall will not go to bed without his Sooty bear now!
A huge thank you for the entertainment to Richard, Sooty and the rest of the gang.