Young children in Keswick are in for a treat this April.
Kitchen Zoo, one of the UK’s favourite family theatre companies, visits Theatre By The Lake, on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 11-12.
It is staging Hey Diddle Diddle, a nursery rhyme cabaret for children aged six and under and their grown-ups.
The hosts are Nero, the cat who plays the fiddle, and Lazzo, the little dog who laughs, as well as our favourite nursery rhyme characters.
With appearances from the likes of the Hickory Dickory Flea Circus and the famous dare-devil egg Humpty Dumpty, in an Elvis costume, Hey Diddle Diddle is described as a “fun-loving, music-filled adventure”.
Bob Nicholson, co-founder of Kitchen Zoo, said: “We are thrilled to be visiting Theatre by the Lake over the Easter holidays. We hope everyone will enjoy seeing a new side to some well-known nursery rhyme characters.”
Every performance is relaxed making it an ideal first theatre experience for younger children or those with additional needs.
Hannah Goudie-Hunter, Kitchen Zoo co-founder and performer explains: “We want everyone to be able to enjoy our performances.
“There is no pressure to keep quiet or sit still – it’s too exciting for that! We know taking younger children or those with disabilities to the theatre can seem daunting for parents and carers, but we try to make it a magical event for everyone.
“We love to see and hear the excitement of the audience and we can’t wait to get on the road.”
