An utterly professional, seamless, colourful & exuberant, yet not without surprises, production. The technical department deserve the highest praise in providing the background for a very well chosen cast to give us an unforgettable, magical, & even comic, evening. I was engaged from the first note of music & utterly absorbed in an extravagaza of colour & delight, & judging by the audience participation throughout, was not alone. The attention to detail was extraordinary, the choreography superb & the stamina of the cast somewhat breathtaking (particularly Bert) in the re-telling of this much loved story. The cheering & streamers at the finale on Sunday were a fitting tribute & it was testimony to the dedication of the cast that tears were very much in evidence on stage after that final magical performance. Mary Poppins' arrival brought something special to Auckland & now she has gone we notice her absence.