The Wizard of Oz - The Walking Theatre Company

"We`re off to see the Wizard ...The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."

On Sunday 25th July a group of eager munchkins got wisked away to the magical land of Oz with help from Dorothy Gale herself. After a miserable start to the day, the sun came out just as we began our trip down the yellow brick road, where we were introduced to all our favourite Ozians including the brainless scarecrow, the cowardly lion, the hideous wicked witch of the west and the wonderful Wizard of Oz himself. Yet again, The Walking Theatre Company put on a great show, taking us on our journey over the rainbow and over the road to participate in the fun. There were bubbles galore and laughs a minute as we payed witness to Dorothy and her friends antics in Oz. The smaller munchkins had a great time and the same could be said for the larger muchkins too. With the chance to interact and participate in the fun the kids loved it. But as all good stories come to an end, so we reached the end of the yellow brick road, and as Dorothy led the way in her Ruby Wellies we returned to enjoy a BBQ in the Marina's beer garden in the brilliant sunshine. A perfect trip to the Land of Oz. Make sure your there to enjoy The Walking Theatre Company's adaptation of "The Tempest" on the 8th August at 2.30pm. Hope to see you there.

Treasure Island - The Walking Theatre Company

Fifteen men on the dead mans chest, yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum! Drink and the devil had done for the rest, yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum......On Sunday 11th July The Walking Theatre Company returned to Portavadie Marina to perform treasure Island, they were joined by nearly 50 pirates - big and small - to take part in the fun. The efforts that everyone put into their costumes was brilliant. The characters were all well played and they were excellent at keeping the children engaged. There was a great atmosphere throughout the play as the walk took the pirates on an adventure over to Glenan bay to see the ship 'Hispanda', have the kids send messages in bottles and go on a treasure hunt. The day ended with a BBQ in the sunshine in the Marina's beergarden, where one of the characters came dressed as Robert Louis Stevenson - the author - and told the story of where the inspiration for the novel came from. Don't miss out on the 25th July, 2.30pm, when The Walking Theatre Company returns with the Wizard of Oz.