I went to see Disneys Bedknobs & Broomsticks a few nights ago with my little man (8y) and my mum (pensioner). The opening act is 'setting the scene' and explaining the story, it's also not spoken. I have to say as this went on i was worried that my little man wouldn't persevere or wouldn't enjoy it. My worries were forgotten, my little boy was completely engrossed! The actors did a fantastic job considering all the covid upheaval. The actors were all really very good, but the leading lady was amazing, she really was outstanding! Her voice was perfect. The other thing I was very impressed with were the 'magic' parts, the flying on the Broomstick, the bed and the dancing shoes etc. They were done so well my little boys mouth hung open lol, he said "Mama, they must be real magicians too" after wracking his brain trying to work out how it could have happened 😁 The whole production was brilliant, it was good wholesome family fun and I would definitely recommend you to go see it before we're locked down again!! One thing I did find disappointing, was the audience at the end. Only one couple and my family stood to applause. Considering the work and quality of the production, I found it very disappointing and quite rude to be honest. Had the production been mediocre then I could understand it.

For the show itself I give 5*, for the venue I give 4*. On the website they advise of their recquirements from the public regards mandatory face masks, and also their covid measures in brief. Besides a couple of 'sanitiser stations', that was pretty much where their covid measures ended!! There were at least 30% of the theatre not wearing a mask, and many that did, took it off when they sat down even if they weren't eating or drinking! They also state due to covid restrictions that snacks and beverages would be made available through an "in seat refreshments service"; that was non existent!!! Everyone piled out at breaks for toilets and refreshments. To be honest, I didn't see a single member of staff smile, and one older lady with blonde hair who was quite short, seemed quite irritated when I asked her if our seats could be accessed from down a corridor that was free of people. We had already been directed by her earlier where we could go, but we needed to use the bathroom before we sat down. I completely get that things are stressful for many businesses at the moment, but when you pay £146 for 2adults and a childs tickets, you aren't just paying for the show itself, you are paying for the whole experience, and I felt the latter lacking. If you are a more vulnerable member of the public and potentially taking risks by going to the theatre, I would definitely rethink before attending. The show as I have said is brilliant, we absolutely loved it. But you need to consider the environment too, because no-one within the theatre was made to wear masks.