A smaller more intimate theatre compared to those in Birmingham (Alexandra, Rep etc,.) but well presented and organised. Modern on the inside, the cafe is really lovely and spacious. Good array of snacks for the interval and a well-stocked bar. Went to a daytime matinee with kids - which was really good fun - but would love to go back of an evening to see what kind of atmosphere/clientele then.
I think it helps that the show we went to see was hilarious and really entertaining , not only did my son love it but the adults could not help joining in too(then again I am a big kid still at heart). We watched a musical production of 'The Ugly Duckling' which was very much in the pantomime type audience participation vein. My son started off thinking he was way too cool to join in, but after the first half hour he was clapping his hands and screaming out loud with the best of 'em.
The other thing I liked is that they were not too pushy with the whole merchandise sales. There was a booth in the foyer for the kids to buy from - little keepsakes etc,. but they were just kind of there - not being shoved in your face as I have witnessed at other similar events.
Location is really convenient too, right next to a multi-storey and near the main shops in the centre of Lichfield.
Will go back for a more 'serious' production and let you know my update soon. read more