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Bringing down the Moon (Babes Review)

December 30, 2012 //  by Uju//  2 Comments

Bringing down the Moon

Throughout history, the moon has inspired countless poetry, romance, even lunacy… and now a heartwarming family show based on the book by Jonathan Emmett.

Bringing Down the Moon is a small but perfectly formed adaptation, telling the story of Mole who comes out from his hole and falls hopelessly in love with the moon.

His efforts to bring the moon down to earth form the basis of the songs and interactions that bring this tale to life, as told by two cheeky narrator mice.

My 3-year-old Jed is a bit of a luna-phile (lunatic?) himself and was instantly drawn into this simple but charming production, with the large moon hanging over the set.

There’s plenty of audience interaction, for instance when the mole and his spiky pal Hedgehog enter a forest apparently peopled by very strange trees indeed (that would be the kids giggling in their seats). Look out for some fun dance numbers and a couple of sensory surprises — yes, you just might get wet!

Bringing down the Moon author signing

We love going to the pit theatre at the Pleasance for its intimate setting and the comforting feeling of having someone read a bedtime story to you. We were also lucky to meet the author of the book who was doing signings on the day we went.

Bringing down the Moon is a lovely way to start off a weekend or holiday morning with the family and put smiles on the faces of old and young.

Ideal for anyone who’s ever looked out the window and longed to get a little closer to that magic lantern in the sky.

Until Jan 2 at Pleasance Theatre, Carpenter Mews, N7 (Caledonian Rd Tube)

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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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  1. HonestMum

    January 8, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Oh looks wonderful…all these posts are making me miss Christmas x

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  1. Bringing Down the Moon – Tour! « John Chambers says:
    February 7, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    […] “Charming production… a lovely way to start off a weekend or holiday morning with the family and put smiles on the faces of old and young.” (Babes About Town) […]

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