Awful Auntie At Milton Keynes Theatre Review
DISCLOSURE – TICKETS TO SEE THE SHOW WERE GIFTED TO THE REVIEWER AND GUEST FOR THE PURPOSES OF WRITING THE REVIEW
Reviewed by Debbie Kingsland
What a fabulous show of which you could see David Walliams humour throughout. The set, props and the whole setting was amazing and fitting for a West End stage. We also loved the fact that when some of the scenes would have been difficult to portray, they had puppets and smaller props on the set.
This is the seventh of is books of which this has been made in to a show which looks like it’s going to be another winner. I for one would love to see any other David Walliams plays after enjoying this so much.
Stella Saxby is the newly orphaned daughter of the late Lord and Lady of Saxby Hall. Stella is sure that her Awful Auntie Alberta a self-professed tiddlywink champion, had a hand in her parent’s car accident to secure The Manor for herself to turn it into a huge owl museum. Stella sets out to ensure that Auntie Alberta does not steal her inheritance and coupled with Soot the chimney sweep who is the ghost of the manner. The twists and turns of escape, capture and escape again from auntie Alberta aided with the help of the huge pet owl, Wagner sets the scene for an hysterically funny watch.
One of my favourites in the show had to be Gibbon, the ancient butler who is the most dithery, forgetful and clumsy butler there could ever be. He is partially deaf and blind but continues to try to do his job as best as he can
We took an 11 year old, probably one of the biggest critics. he said “It was amazing and if any of the other books become stage shows as he’d really like to go again” Looking around all the children seemed to love it and there was continual laughter throughout from both children and adults alike. I really liked the fact that it was only on for two forty five minutes so the children did not lose concentration. They also had the books on sale too of which I think they had pretty much sold out by the end of the show which goes to show how much everyone enjoyed it.
Rating: 5/5
Prices – £13 – £20 per ticket – Definitely worth paying the more expensive tickets to be in the stalls. (in my opinion) Tickets can be purchased from https://www.atgtickets.com/
https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/awful-auntie/milton-keynes-theatre/
Times at MK Theatre until 2nd November but showing at other theatres across the country. Accessibility at MK theatre is perfect for those less able bodied and there is lots of parking immediately outside which is free after 6pm. Also loved the fact you could scan the QR code on the back of the seats to order refreshments and ice creams rather than queuing at the interval. There is lots of access via public transport too.
Thu at 11:00 and 15:00
Fri at 15:00 and 19:00
Sat at 15:00 and 19:00
2 hours including a 30 minute break
Age group advertised from 5 year