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Win Tickets to Shrek the Musical!

March 26, 2012 //  by Uju//  Leave a Comment

NB: This competition is now closed. Congratulations to our lucky winner, Lisa Fitzgerald!

We were invited to a family media night performance of Shrek the Musical at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in Covent Garden last week.

I had seen the show last summer at the Royal Gala premiere, but it was a real thrill to watch it again with all my boys (including Papa).

Dean Chisnall and Richard Blackwood have cracking chemistry as Shrek and Donkey. Kimberley Walsh brings plenty of heart to the role of Fiona (originally played by Amanda Holden) and although I missed Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad, Neil McDermott’s knee-high mincing had the crowd rolling. Second time around, the songs and jokes building up to the foot-stomping finale felt just as fresh.


I’d prepared my 6 and 3 year old beforehand that a very large dragon would appear – luckily they were mesmerised rather than terrified, especially when the dragon takes flight.

Shrek the Musical is recommended for ages 4 and up but Jed lasted pretty well throughout the 2 and a half hours (15 minute interval) although he spent most of it on my lap.

It was a fab evening out, the babes loved the show and both insisted on wearing their Shrek ears all night and the next day.

**WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO SHREK THE MUSICAL**

Join Shrek (Dean Chisnall), our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey (Richard Blackwood) as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona (Kimberley Walsh) from her tower guarded by a fire breathing love-sick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad (Neil McDermott), a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got the must see musical comedy –
SHREK THE MUSICAL!

Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, SHREK THE MUSICAL brings the well loved characters to life, in a hilarious and spectacular production based on the story and characters from the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks Animation film. The world of fairytales is turned upside down in an all singing, all dancing, irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance.

Simply email editor@babesabouttown.com with the correct answer to the following question:

What animal is Shrek’s sidekick?
a)Donkey
b)Cow
c)Seahorse

Competition closes April 5, 12pm GMT. Winner will be chosen at random and notified via email.
SHREK THE MUSICAL is even more fun and family-friendly in 2012, with new family pricing! A family ticket is now available for Wednesday and Thursday evening performances (excluding school holiday periods but including summer); which means that a family of four (including at least two under 16’s) can see Shrek The Musical for the fairytale price of £99 for the Upper Circle or £150 for best available seats, making the adventure much more affordable.

Family tickets can be booked via the website, www.ShrekTheMusical.co.uk, in person from the box office, or by phoning: 0844 871 8810.

Terms and conditions
A family ticket includes two adults and two children (16 years and under). Tickets are valid for Mon-Fri performances until 1 June 2012 excluding 2-15 April and 7 May. Subject to availability. Exclusions apply.

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About Uju

Uju Asika is a writer, blogger and creative consultant. She is the author of Raising Boys Who Do Better: A Hopeful Guide for a New Generation (DK/Penguin Random House), Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World (Yellow Kite/Hachette UK) and the delightful picture book A World for Me and You, illustrated by Jennie Poh (Hachette Children's Group). Uju's books are available at Bookshop.org, Amazon, Waterstones and other good bookshops. Follow Uju @babesabouttown on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.

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