*AD – this experience was gifted to our family for this post. All opinions, as always, are our own.
Stick Man is a story book we’ve had in our household for quite some time and actually made it into our best Christmas Stories list. Stick Man is a bedtime story about a stick that gets lost, far away for it’s family, used in a bunch of different activities. Currently, with the run up to Christmas beginning, Stick Man has made it’s way to Leicester Square Theatre for families to enjoy.
Leicester Square Theatre is a new theatre for us – we had not previously been. It’s a bit smaller than others that we have reviewed, and everyone is on a flat floor. This means that if you are bringing little ones, you will want to be closer to the front and more central, as the sides are quite a hard view. There are boosters for smaller children, but being more center on a flat floor is best. There is a small bar at the back that you can purchase cold drinks and crisps from (no popcorn, lots of people were asking!). It’s a quant theatre.
Stick Man is a three person performance, with one main guy as Stick Man, a women as many of the other characters, and another guy who plays instruments, is the big voice Stick Man listens too, and is supporting characters. There are also big versions of Stick Man and his family, which are often held and used within the performance too, showing the different character’s feelings. Stick Man followed a lot of the story itself, finding himself chewed on by a dog, covered in sand at the beach, turned into a swans nest, and much more. Many of these had their own scenes with the character playing with Stick Man.
As this is a performance aimed at younger children, there is also a lot of audience participation. Stick Man talks directly to them. He’s used as a bat to hit a ball out to the audience several times, and there is a lot of question-and-answer style participation as well. There is a lot of fun to be had in the show and it’s very engaging, especially for younger ones. There is also a whole bit where Stick Man speaks to the audience and asks if he has been through enough!
Another really impressive part of Stick Man was actually the musical member of the show. There are a lot of different instruments used within the performance, including a whole jazz solo that Stick Man comments on when he is going over everything that happened to him. It’s great to have that sort of talent and really brings a lot to the show.
We had a great time watching Stick Man, with Robin enjoying it the most, as it’s mostly within her age group. Kai and Amelia both do love plays and found this one to be fun, especially with the different musical moments and the use of the platform within the centre of the stage.
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This sounds like a great family show to go to, even for the slightly older kids that they could also enjoy
This sounds like a super cute play! I think this would be so much fun. I love the concept.
What a fun and memorable time with family! The performance sounds great and interactive as it has an audience participation. Love it!
It’s heartwarming to hear that Stick Man is a beloved story in your household and has made its way to the stage for families to enjoy. Your detailed account of the theater setup and the performance itself is incredibly helpful, especially for parents with little ones. The interactive elements and audience participation sound like a fantastic way to keep kids engaged and entertained. The use of musical instruments and the jazz solo added another layer of enjoyment to the show.
Stick Man looks like a fun and family-friendly production. I would like to take my niece here to see it too.
I’m not familiar with the story of Stick Man but what a fun family event! Live shows are always so exciting and a nice evening out. Looks like a very entertaining show.
Sounds like a really fun show, and it’s nice when things are tailored for kids so they can enjoy them. I’ve seen this advertised a lot lately x
This sounds like a great show .I hope to check it out with my nephews.
“Stick Man” is a timeless classic in many households, and it’s wonderful to see it featured in your best Christmas Stories list. The tale of Stick Man’s adventures and his journey back to his family is both heartwarming and relatable for kids and adults alike. The fact that it’s now being brought to life at Leicester Square Theatre is fantastic news for families looking to enjoy this beloved story in a new and exciting way. What a perfect way to get into the festive spirit as Christmas approaches!
First of all, this is the first time Im hearing of this story, and sounds good, secondly I too love plays based on stories so I am sure you all had a great time!
Stick Man sounds like a terrific play to watch with the whole family!
Wow! “Stick Man Play” sounds like a great play…I am sure you guys had a great time watching this incredible play.
It must be an amazing experience to watch the show with the family. Good to know that you guys had a lovely time there.