Scarecrows Wedding

A stage adaptation of the Julia Donaldson Scarecrows Wedding, this was definitely a highly entertaining family show. Two jolly scarecrows plan to get married – Harry O’Hay and Betty O’Bailey. When Harry sets off to find his beloveds items from the wedding list the farmer thinks Harry won’t return so he brings in the charming Reginald Rake from France. Only to find Harry that returns and all ends in a perfect confetti wedding. This was a great mixture of song and dance, with banjo strains and accordion aplenty. Plus there was great use of props – a space hopper becomes a toad and an armchair turns into a car! Like all Julia Donaldson’s books, again a fantastically entertaining stage show that will keep the children hooked all the way through.

The Old Market Hove, 14 November 2015

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