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73 of 85(86%)customers would recommend this to a friend.
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Review 1 for The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo was a great production.
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Mon 22 Aug 2011 @
Posted 26/09/2011
by Cassina
Location:Auckland
Clever, humerous & great performances. Bit loud for my 4 year old though.
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Mon 22 Aug 2011 @
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Review 2 for The Gruffalo
Gruffalo
TSB Showplace @
- New Plymouth @
- Tue 6 Sep 2011 @
Favourite moment: The cowpat, the boys thought he farted. @
Posted 07/09/2011
by Nana1
Location:New Plymouth
Our two 5 yr olds found the lack of costumes a bit confusing. Tails and ears didn't quite do the job. A lot of good moments, and entertaining songs, but I think from the fidgity youngsters ( most preschool), most of the show went over their heads. Was more for a slightly older audience.
TSB Showplace @
- New Plymouth @
- Tue 6 Sep 2011 @
Favourite moment: The cowpat, the boys thought he farted. @
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Review 3 for The Gruffalo
TSB Showplace @
- New Plymouth @
- Tue 6 Sep 2011 @
Posted 07/09/2011
by Anonymous
It was a little disappointing for my young Grandchildren, it would have been great if the characters had been in costume.
TSB Showplace @
- New Plymouth @
- Tue 6 Sep 2011 @
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Review 4 for The Gruffalo
Gruffalo was a giggle,
TSB Showplace @
- New Plymouth @
- Tue 6 Sep 2011 @
Favourite moment: The gold Mexican snake... @
Posted 07/09/2011
by Cathbath
Location:New Plymouth, new zealand
Good fun, simple and easy to follow and did not vary from original story. Excellent actors and good for adults and children - some humor just for adults to keep us entertained too,
TSB Showplace @
- New Plymouth @
- Tue 6 Sep 2011 @
Favourite moment: The gold Mexican snake... @
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Review 5 for The Gruffalo
gruffalo was cool
Civic Theatre, Rotorua @
- Rotorua @
- Tue 30 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: Was probably when the Gruffalo was running round pretending to be frightened. @
Posted 04/09/2011
by Rexd
Location:central north island
We took the grandkids & they loved it. We thought perhaps there could've been more costumes, the mouse could have looked more like a mouse, but at the end of the day it was aimed at kids & it worked.
Civic Theatre, Rotorua @
- Rotorua @
- Tue 30 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: Was probably when the Gruffalo was running round pretending to be frightened. @
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Review 6 for The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo was great for the kids - well done.
Civic Theatre, Rotorua @
- Rotorua @
- Tue 30 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: When the Gruffalo came out dressed as a Gruffalo @
Posted 03/09/2011
by homer
Location:Rotorua
I am pleased I took our little 3-1/2 year old.
She loved it and it was enjoyable for the adults also.
She loved it and it was enjoyable for the adults also.
Civic Theatre, Rotorua @
- Rotorua @
- Tue 30 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: When the Gruffalo came out dressed as a Gruffalo @
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Review 7 for The Gruffalo
graffalo - must see
Civic Theatre, Rotorua @
- Rotorua @
- Tue 30 Aug 2011 @
Posted 31/08/2011
by busyIzzy
went to this last year, was just as good this time around. Very enjoyable and my kids aged 6 and 4 loved it too.
Civic Theatre, Rotorua @
- Rotorua @
- Tue 30 Aug 2011 @
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Review 8 for The Gruffalo
a disappointing experience
Civic Theatre, Rotorua @
- Rotorua @
- Tue 30 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: waiting for the show to start @
Posted 31/08/2011
by timewaste
I took my grandson to see this show and overall found it to be a disappointing experience.
I thought the verbal humour and costumes [or lack of] were inappropriate for the age of many of the children
As with my grandson I think a lot of the children would have expected a visual experience more closely aligned to the book.
The fox portrayed as a Londoner, the Owl portrayed as a wing commander in the British airforce and the Snake portrayed as Freddy Mercury have no relevance to NZ children nor do they do justice to the wonderful story. That whole concept seemed foreign and unrelated to the story as we know it.
Perhaps the target audience needed to be better publicised because obviously what was presented had no relevance to children under perhaps 10 years
I will certainly choose the shows more carefully next time.
I thought the verbal humour and costumes [or lack of] were inappropriate for the age of many of the children
As with my grandson I think a lot of the children would have expected a visual experience more closely aligned to the book.
The fox portrayed as a Londoner, the Owl portrayed as a wing commander in the British airforce and the Snake portrayed as Freddy Mercury have no relevance to NZ children nor do they do justice to the wonderful story. That whole concept seemed foreign and unrelated to the story as we know it.
Perhaps the target audience needed to be better publicised because obviously what was presented had no relevance to children under perhaps 10 years
I will certainly choose the shows more carefully next time.
Civic Theatre, Rotorua @
- Rotorua @
- Tue 30 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: waiting for the show to start @
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Review 9 for The Gruffalo
Amazing Gruffalo story and songs!
Civic Theatre, Rotorua @
- Rotorua @
- Tue 30 Aug 2011 @
Posted 31/08/2011
by OpoNanna
Location:Opotiki
The kids attention was captured by the 3 performers. True to story line, blended with song.
Civic Theatre, Rotorua @
- Rotorua @
- Tue 30 Aug 2011 @
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Review 10 for The Gruffalo
The gruffalo was good fun
Civic Theatre, Rotorua @
- Rotorua @
- Tue 30 Aug 2011 @
Posted 31/08/2011
by Lizabetty
Location:Rotorua
3 actors only in the whole play. They all did it very well and were very talented. My 2 children loved it. They are 5 and 3. Some of the content was for older kids but did not spoil it. Also some younger kids in audience looked to be having a great time!
Civic Theatre, Rotorua @
- Rotorua @
- Tue 30 Aug 2011 @
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Review 11 for The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo Rocked
Civic Theatre, Rotorua @
- Rotorua @
- Tue 30 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: When the gruffalo came and sat in the crowd to watch the show!!! @
Posted 31/08/2011
by Atards
Location:Rotorua
Awesome and imaginative show that captured myself, my 2 and 3yr olds attention for an hour and this is unheard of! Simple but effective set with realistic and non scarey characters...
Civic Theatre, Rotorua @
- Rotorua @
- Tue 30 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: When the gruffalo came and sat in the crowd to watch the show!!! @
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Review 12 for The Gruffalo
Very entertaining - for young AND old alike
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Mon 22 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: For me the best part was the snake character. He was hilarious! @
Posted 30/08/2011
by GruffaloFan
Location:Waitakere
A fantastic show. Our children (ages 5 and 3) loved it and haven't stopped talking about it for days. It was just as entertaining for the adults - without being inappropriate. The cast were amazing - who would have thought three people could carry the show so well? Thank you.
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Mon 22 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: For me the best part was the snake character. He was hilarious! @
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Review 13 for The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo was fab!!!!
Bruce Mason Centre @
- Auckland @
- Sat 13 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: All of it!!! @
Posted 30/08/2011
by DebLL
Location:Auckland
Top 250 Contributor
Really excellent, enjoyed by kids and adults!!! Not sure who enjoyed it more!!!
Bruce Mason Centre @
- Auckland @
- Sat 13 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: All of it!!! @
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Review 14 for The Gruffalo
Gruffalo was excellent for adults & kids
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Sat 20 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: The snake @
Posted 24/08/2011
by Anonymous
The Gruffalo was great. Really funny, enough in there for adults to laugh at and great for getting kids to participate. This is 2nd year I have seen it and would go again if kids want to.
Saw gruffalo at playhouse in glen Eden. This was a good venue, very small playhouse but suited show for kids.
I see that company also does gruffalos child. Any chance of it coming to NZ?
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Sat 20 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: The snake @
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Review 15 for The Gruffalo
Kids loved it!
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Mon 22 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: When the Gruffalo arrived of course. @
Posted 24/08/2011
by rubygirl
Location:Auck
Very well done show. Talented actors. Kids really enjoyed it.
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Mon 22 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: When the Gruffalo arrived of course. @
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Review 16 for The Gruffalo
Top Entertainment For Pre-Schoolers
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Sat 20 Aug 2011 @
Posted 22/08/2011
by Cookie172
Location:Auckland
My 4 year old son and myself thoroughly enjoyed The Gruffalo show at the Glen Eden Playhouse. If they tour again we'll be sure to go again.
Catchy tunes as well!
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Sat 20 Aug 2011 @
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Review 17 for The Gruffalo
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Sat 20 Aug 2011 @
Posted 21/08/2011
by Anonymous
Location:Auckland
Top 500 Contributor
This rendition of The Gruffalo was awesome! There was a lot of audience participation which really kept my three year old glued to the stage! The two men in the production where particularly good with their different voices for the different characters. I liked the Gruffalo's costume, it was very well done!
The little mouse had a wonderful voice.
Brilliant show - thanks!
The little mouse had a wonderful voice.
Brilliant show - thanks!
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Sat 20 Aug 2011 @
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Review 18 for The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo made us laugh!
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Sat 20 Aug 2011 @
Posted 21/08/2011
by JayDe
Location:Westie
Excellent play to take my granddaughter to. Loved the interaction with the audience. I would recommend it to my friends with wee kids :-)
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Sat 20 Aug 2011 @
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Review 19 for The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo was a hoot!
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Sat 20 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: Singing, clapping and shouting along! @
Posted 21/08/2011
by Kendo
Location:Auckland
Gruffalo was an entertaining and funny musical with good appeal for both kids and adults. Kids loved all the slap stick and panto style gags and there was plenty of clever humour for the adults. The subtle costumes were a bit lost on our 3 year old but the 5 year old was on the case...
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Sat 20 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: Singing, clapping and shouting along! @
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Review 20 for The Gruffalo
The Grufffalo was Great!
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Sat 20 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: When the Gruffalo came out - she sat back a little but got back into it when he danced around more :) @
Posted 21/08/2011
by Sarrah
Location:Auckland
Top 1000 Contributor
My 2 year old sat in her seat the whole time! :)
She thouroughly enjoyed it and sang along to songs - We bought the CD.
She thouroughly enjoyed it and sang along to songs - We bought the CD.
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre @
- Waitakere City @
- Sat 20 Aug 2011 @
Favourite moment: When the Gruffalo came out - she sat back a little but got back into it when he danced around more :) @
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