Primary Times Review

Have you ever wondered how Rapunzel got her unusual name? According to this version she is named after a rather unpleasant lettuce that tastes of trolls’ armpits and smelly socks! While this show might not encourage children to eat their greens, it will certainly keep them thoroughly entertained for an hour – just as important as healthy eating during the long summer holidays.
Theatre of Widdershins has produced another sell-out, crowd pleaser with Rapunzel. Beautifully crafted puppets ingeniously appear out of the many boxes of vegetables that litter the stage. The vegetable theme runs through the performance - it’s the first time I’ve ever know Rapunzel to have to choose between Colin Courgette and Juan Gonzalez de las patatas bravas!
It is a show full of crazy vegetable jokes, stunning puppets, a charming performance from puppeteer Andy Lawrence and some unfeasibly small garden gnomes. And it’s as much fun for the accompanying adults as it is for the children.
“It was so funny. I loved the witch’s fiery red eyes, and the silly hat that the prince with the funny voice wore. The puppets were really good, and I really liked when the witch and prince climbed the high tower. In fact, I really loved everything about it.” (Amelia, age 5)