Stick Man

Today, we went for our second play for the year - Stick Man based on a story by Julia Donaldson. It was another play of Kids Fest! at DBS Arts Centre - Home of the SRT. This time, I opted to watch it on Sunday because the seats and timing were better. I deliberately bought this book in anticipation of the play and prayed Sophie would like it. I want her to be exposed to more authors and genres so I picked the one that she was not familiar with. But by the end of the play, she has become very well acquainted with Stick Man and his family.

Here’s the story read by the author herself!

And here’s a trailer of the show we watched.

As usual, I could only take pictures of the empty stage. It look less elaborated than The Tiger Who Came To Tea, but the play was brilliantly done. Some parts of the story has been either ommited or simply narrated, but those scenes acted out were executed very creatively. I thought the actors and actress were very good, not too exaggerated or "hyperactive". There was hardly any dull moments and we were quite captivated throughout. Certain parts were a little abstract for young children but no one seemed to make any noise so I guess they still enjoyed those scenes.

I cannot speak for Sophie though. She was grouchy and she complained about everything even before the show began. She seemed to have enjoyed it, judging from the laughter and wide-eyed focus on her face throughout the play. Yet never ask her because she would search for something to complain about.

Papa sent us there and waited for us with Alfee. It was an hour of "walkaton", "street photography" and "bonding" for the pair of father-son duo. I am still looking for his shots to upload and I woould do it asap...