REVIEW: The Jungle Book
Lane Cove Theatre Company’s production of The Jungle Book is an absolute family must see. This lively and enthusiastic play has a mainly youth cast, all except four, and is directed by the talented 18-year-old Bedelia Lowencev.
The relatively small theatre didn’t hold back the cast and production team from transforming the stage and surrounding area to make you truly feel like you are in the jungle. As you walk in you are instantly transported into a new world, ready to go on this whirlwind adventure with young Mogli and her accompanying and loveable friends.
The whole cast is truly wonderful to watch. Charlotte Pugh, Mogli, is an energetic character whom you find yourself routing for by the end. When watching, you can really see that a lot of time and preparations went into this production and it shows by their fantastic performance. There is humour, some audience participation, and modern day music, in addition to some heartfelt moments that make this play truly wonderful.
To reproduce a Disney classic can be daunting task, but Lane Cove Theatre Company have made this old story into something new and great. It is truly an irresistible musical that portrays a wonderful lesson on the importance of standing up for what you believe in and the importance of family and friends. (KH)
Until Dec 3, Fri-Sun, varied performance times. The Performance Space at St. Aidan’s, 1 Christina Street, Longueville. $15-$25. Tickets: www.trybooking.com/KIIF Info: www.lanecovetheatrecompany.com
BY KAITLYNN HAVILAND
