Monkey Music

More of a workshop than a performance, Monkey Music gives young children the chance to play instruments, dance and sing along with some catchy songs. Led on alternate days by likeable leaders Alison and Rachel—who are entirely comfortable working with children as they do it all year round—this is a fun event, which gets the level of interaction just right.

Unlike a lot of other children’s events, there is no problem with kids getting up and wandering around – in fact they are actively encouraged to do so. The show changes every few days, but on the day we went there was an opportunity for the young ‘uns to get dressed up in silly hats and scarves, as well as playing tambourines, bells and maracas.

The kids were all enchanted by the finale, with mellow music and lighting accompanied by an epic amount of bubble blowing. The only disappointment was that there wasn’t more of a role for the supposed star – we want to see more of Monkey next time, please!