This is our review of The Forgotten Forest at Liverpool‘s Bombed Out Church. Now, this theatre show is part of Liverpool Theatre Festival 2022. So, let’s take a look at The Forgotten Forest!
Synopsis Of The Forgotten Forest
The homes of our furry friends are the subject of pollution! And as if that wasn’t enough, the mean Queen Morticia is now trying to build on the forest! So they need somewhere else to live, but there’s good news: YOU can help! And yet some litter isn’t necessarily the rubbish as you think! As a matter of fact, what constitutes rubbish to some people can appear artistic and dynamic to other people. And that forms a key layer of this intriguing story.
But there is also a unique element to these animals. For these are not just any ordinary animals; these animals have the ability to talk! And sing and dance and laugh and everything else that humans are able to do. But this could enrage Queen Morticia rather than impress her. Therefore, the animals, with the audience’s help, must figure out how to grab her attention sufficiently. And if they can do so, the forest will remain!
Analysis Of The Forgotten Forest
Having previously performed at Little LTF 2021, this show now appears on a larger platform as part of Liverpool Theatre Festival. And for good reason, as it’s a suitably enjoyable hour of family entertainment. The younger attendees got to meet the characters upon arrival, with the exception of Queen Morticia of course! There’s plenty of interaction between the songs, dance routines, and props. As part of the tale, the kids are encouraged to shake a colourful bottle, this garnering lots of laughs amongst the young ‘uns. Furthermore, the kids participated in tidying up the forest ahead of a visit by Morticia.
So, the interactivity is a real benefit of the production, but so is the message of the show as a whole. Yes, it’s about the tales of the animals and how they can rescue their home from Morticia. But it’s also about making a positive impact on the local environment. The forest is a symbol of an abandoned, previously-ignored location suddenly gaining life after receiving a clean-up and some fine decoration. Furthermore, by removing so much rubbish, the area is healthier and cleaner. (Even if Trunk’s odour still remains!) Therefore, the show does a nice job of reminding attendees young and old about the importance of looking after their surroundings. This is especially true right now as tackling climate change becomes a key issue in the upcoming years.
Summary Of The Forgotten Forest
This show is a lot of fun, and it manages to both educate and entertain audiences, particularly younger children. Between the upbeat songs, the eye-catching costumes, and the amusing interactions, the show ticks all the boxes. So, this is definitely a show that families should seek to watch next time it performs at your local theatre.
Overall Rating: 9/10 – Outstanding
The Review
This show is a lot of fun, and it manages to both educate and entertain audiences, particularly younger children. Between the upbeat songs, the eye-catching costumes, and the amusing interactions, the show ticks all the boxes. So, this is definitely a show that families should seek to watch next time it performs at your local theatre.
