The West End: Matilda
We were in London for a few days before and after a cruise to Norway. We still have a 7-year boy, so I was concerned that he would get bored and sleep or complain all the way through shows that we paid for. So we got tickets to Shrek, I insisted on Lion King (I. Love. This show.), and Hyrum picked Matilda. He loved the book. Shrek was exhausting. The talent on the show was... blasting? The songs are ALL epic belters, and all of the actors are epic belters, and there is evidently only so much my body can take of that. I know. I was as surprised as you. The kids fell asleep anyway. Also there was a full-length belting tap number of sequin-dripping rats. So... that was a lot. Lion King was disappointing, and I was shocked. Young Simba was darling and talented, but not up to scratch. Timon, though. Stole the show. And Rafiki. Holy cats she was so awesome. Also- and this was the case in Shrek, as well- ...