The Princess and The Pea at the Unicorn Theatre
We had the pleasure of popping along to the Unicorn Theatre to see The Princess and The Pea production running this May until the 16th of June and we LOVED it!
Perfectly pitched at ages 2+, the production portrays a pampered princess and her patient personal assistants, who are partial to a pea or two and who panda to her every possible predilection. But when she promenades in a perilous storm, will they permit her presence to the palace again, or will pandemonium prevail?
Ok, enough p’s (peas?)!
Based on the classic fairy-tale by Hans Christian Andersson with a twist, The Princess and the Pea is an exciting retelling of the classic fairy-tale with breath-taking acrobatics, gymnastics, clowning and pure fun!
The audience will be on the edges of their seats as they laugh, smile and gasp their way through this awesome show led by four wonderfully talented, comical and energetic actors. In a theatre full of young children, you could just hear giggles and excitement throughout the performance and to see the pure enjoyment on their faces throughout the show, was just joyful. They were rapt.
Showing at the Unicorn Theatre in Tooley Street (nearest tube London Bridge) until the 16th of June, this is a wholly energetic, heartwarming and edge of your seat non-verbal show from the leading contemporary circus company Upswing in conjunction with the Unicorn Theatre and New Vic Theatre. Featuring catchy tunes and incredible sound effects, this classic tale with a twist is brought to life and is one not to miss!
Buy your tickets here
Running Fri 17 May – Sun 16 June
Under 18s £7 – £18.50 / Adults £10.50 – £26.50
Show Duration Approx. 50 mins
Ages 2+
Plus, there is a lovely Tuck Shop Café onsite, with lots of treats and snacks for little ones and their adults too!
Find out more about your visit and facilities here
The content and topics in this show are appropriate for everyone aged 2+. With acrobatics and lively storytelling, the atmosphere can get quite busy and loud. If you think it might be too noisy, you can ask our Front Of House staff for ear defenders and if you need a little break, you’re welcome to step out and come back whenever you’re ready.
Thank you Unicorn Theatre for the opportunity to come along to see the production and write this review.