The popularity of this family-friendly West Ender hardly comes as a surprise. After all, Dreamworks’ animated Shrek movies, inspired by cartoonist William Steig's 1990 book, were absolutely huge. It was only ever going to be a matter of time before everybody’s favourite swamp-residing ogre made a big splash away from the silver screen.
After a tentative Broadway start, the production was revised for its subsequent US tour and West End residency - and is all the better for it. Pretty much retelling the story of the first movie, it peddles a line in humour that calls to mind both the surrealist Pythons and an evening of festive-season pantomime fare.
There are plenty of new songs to enjoy too, presented alongside cult Shrek anthem I’m A Believer, originally a chart-topping hit for The Monkees way back in 1966/67.
All in all, then, a feelgood show that pretty much touches all the bases for its young target audience, at the same time offering plenty to keep the adults amused.
What's On are offering you the chance to win a family ticket to see Shrek the Musical at New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham on Saturday 24th February.
Competition closes Wednesday 21st February.
Please answer the question below...
Which actor voiced the character of Shrek in the film franchise?
The popularity of this family-friendly West Ender hardly comes as a surprise. After all, Dreamworks’ animated Shrek movies, inspired by cartoonist William Steig's 1990 book, were absolutely huge. It was only ever going to be a matter of time before everybody’s favourite swamp-residing ogre made a big splash away from the silver screen.
After a tentative Broadway start, the production was revised for its subsequent US tour and West End residency - and is all the better for it. Pretty much retelling the story of the first movie, it peddles a line in humour that calls to mind both the surrealist Pythons and an evening of festive-season pantomime fare.
There are plenty of new songs to enjoy too, presented alongside cult Shrek anthem I’m A Believer, originally a chart-topping hit for The Monkees way back in 1966/67.
All in all, then, a feelgood show that pretty much touches all the bases for its young target audience, at the same time offering plenty to keep the adults amused.
What's On are offering you the chance to win a family ticket to see Shrek the Musical at New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham on Saturday 24th February.
Competition closes Wednesday 21st February.
Please answer the question below...
Which actor voiced the character of Shrek in the film franchise?
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