Wizard of Oz at London Palladium - has anyone been?

[sanity girl]

I'm thinking of taking my 5 year old daughter to see this as her birthday treat. Has anyone been? She's watched the film loads of times and loves it and doesn't find it at all scary. Would you say the show is similar in terms of scariness? Don't want to take her and then have her freaked out by it! Thanks for any feedback you can give.

[BeccaL]

Would say similar level - we went with our 6-yr-old and she loved it. Has she been to the theatre before, because it is well staged, in terms of things happening all over stage and above (won't ruin any surprise for you, unless you want details in which case pm me), so you might want to be ready for/prepare her for that...

[sanity girl]

Thanks so much Becca - she has only been to see small shows like the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom but cinema/theatre is really her thing so I think she will be fine. And I have just realised I have a friend who can get me cheap tickets - result!

[Lochie]

I've been and it's brill. Lots of tiny little girls in audience dressed as Dorothy so u might want to make that part of the trip and buy a gingham dress and red shoes. Equal to film in terms of scariness though obviously louder/ more visual as theatre production, but as long as mum is with her she will be fine. Enjoy.

[sanity girl]

Ooh great, thanks for the tip! Let's hope H&M do red shiny shoes! :))

[ontheedge]

Brought my 8 year old niece and it was fab the look of amazement on her face was great