REVIEW: David Walliams' Awful Auntie Live on Stage - Liverpool Empire Theatre
Wednesday 29th August was Press night for David Walliams' Awful Auntie. The Award winning producers who brought Gangsta Granny to the Empire last year have returned with this delightful production.
Running from 29th August to 2nd September and based on the book published in 2014, the show is destined to be a hit with all the family.
David Walliams has been described as a global phenomenon. As a legendary writer and comic, he has explained his excitement about the new production. "The Birmingham Stage Company's Gangsta Granny is truly brilliant, so I'm hugely excited that they're now bringing Awful Auntie to the stage. It promises to be a thrilling show and a total hoot - (Wagner the owl) and I can't wait to see it!"
Awful Auntie tells the story of 12 year old Lady Stella Saxby who visits the city of London with her parents unaware of the danger that lies ahead of her and her family. The opening scene takes us to her waking up after being in a coma for three months to the news that something terrible has taken place. Her Aunt Alberta delivers the news and within moments the audience realise the reason for her being described as Awful Auntie.
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| Photo Credit - Mark Douet |
We watch Stella's friendship with her unlikely friend Soot develop and their joint quest to stop Aunt Alberta from continuing in her devious activities. The show is funny yet tender and the plot is engaging for adults and children alike. Timothy Speyer is an excellent aunt Alberta and quite panto dame in his portrayal of her. The energy between Georgina Leonidas (Stella) and Ashley Cousins (Soot) was a joy to behold. The star of the show for me being indeed Cousins in his compelling delivery of the role of the unlikely character.
The set was magnificent with interchangeable scenes and superb lighting. It was a highly convincing arrangement and truly magical for the audience to enjoy and be a part of. The puppetry was fantastic and kudos to Roberta Bellekom in her operation of Wagner the owl. The aesthetic impact of the puppetry was impressive. Aunt Alberta and Stella even had their own puppets too.
Described as being "awfully thrilling fun for everyone over the age of 5", this family show is a must-see. It covers some deep subjects but key threads run throughout the production and are beautifully summarised at the end. Themes such as equality and the power of innocence, belief and dreaming are intertwined in the script. Whether you grow up in a workhouse of a palace, we are all the same & being a child, you see all the magic in the world. Even though you can't see the magic, believe it still exists. Grab your ticket to see the show, it will be an awful shame if you miss it!
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| Photo Credit - Mark Douet |
Twitter @_AwfulAuntie
Performance information
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tickets from £12 (£13 online / phone)
To book, visit the Empire's box office, call 0845 871 3017 or buy online at atgtickets.com/liverpool
Twitter @_AwfulAuntie
Performance Information
Awful Auntie
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Wednesday 29 August - Sunday 2 September
Tickets from £12 (£13 online/phone)
To book visit the Empire
’
s box office, call 0845 871 3017* or buy online at
*fees apply to online and telephone bookings
Twitter @_AwfulAuntie
Performance Information
Awful Auntie
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Wednesday 29 August - Sunday 2 September
Tickets from £12 (£13 online/phone)
To book visit the Empire
’
s box office, call 0845 871 3017* or buy online at
*fees apply to online and telephone bookings
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