Shows in London

[horseshoes]

Not being at all familiar with theatre land, can any of you recommend a show suitable for my 7 year old grand-daughter please. I know I can google and probably will, but I was hoping somebody had first hand knowledge. Thanks in advance.

[Maydup]

There's no hesitation from me - go to The Railway Children at Waterloo Station. Its a great show and in a wonderful setting.

We went as a family - ages ranged from 7 to 75 and everyone one of us thoroughly enjoyed it.

[sara3]

Lion King, fabulous.

[horseshoes]

Fantastic - I LOVE that story too. I always cry buckets in the film at the end when she shouts Daddy, my Daddy as the steam clears and he walks into view. ooh goosebumps!!!

[horseshoes]

Oh yes Sara - Katie likes that too. I can see they'll be spoilt for choice! Thank you both.

[andycappy]

The Railway Children at Waterloo Station.brill must see

[MrIncredible]

shrek the musical has had some good reviews.

[dotty.]

Have they done a railway children show? brilliant, Gary Warren was one of my many loves when i was 13 : ( I think I just loved everybody lol

[SJJ]

Don't when you're planning on going but have a look at Kids Week -
http://www.kidsweek.co.uk/

[joggerjayne]

It's hard to beat The Lion King ... it's jaw droppingly awesome.

[Maydup]

Gary Warren - wasn't he also the kid in Catweazle Dotty? Sweet face.

The show at Waterloo Station was devised by York Theatre Royal and played at their Railway Museum. It transfered to London a year or so ago and is such a perfect fit for the disused tracks there. Very nostalgic for those of us who remember it first time round and a great show for kids too.

[emmie]

also heard good things about Shrek.

[Dee Sa]

what is her favourite story or film, then go from there.

[Lore]

Definitely The Lion King.

[Jemisa]

'Shrek the Musical' We saw it last week, there were kids in there from 5 upwards and all really enjoying it.

jem

[emmie]

those who have been to see The railway children, i understand its a good show, how did you book tickerts, from Waterloo station, on line or ticket agents, as had a look at the prices, and am a bit confused, says Platform 1, 2 and same again but cheaper prices, top tickets are expensive, especially for a family.

[Maydup]

Hi em

I phoned to booked (phone number on adverts). Yes its a bit expensive but you'll be absolutely fine in the cheaper seats.

Imagine a railway platform with seats the length of it facing the track. There are only 8- 10 or so rows so nothing very high up like there is in a theatre. You can see from everywhere and it makes no difference at all which platform you sit on.

[emmie]

so cheap seats it is, see what we can book.

[emmie]

Horseshoes Thats the bit that gets me, i find its no good, i have to get up and do something, then come back and sit with a hanky, very emotional film