Kids love theatre shows and plays in general; it’s always good to introduce good theatre shows to your little treasures.  The costumes, music and characters of the play will surely entertain your children even if they don’t understand the story line. Your day outing to the theatre will not cost you much. You can get better deal on theatre tickets, if you wish to watch the show day time or find for special offers. Let us see some of the best theatre plays that entertain your children.
The Lion King
The story of Disney’s the Lion King is all about how Simba grows up on the African pride land and the lessons learned are about family and love. The African animal puppetry and the music associated with it won’t fail to entertain you and your kids. This show comes to life with the splendid work of the 40 actors, singers and dancers. This play runs for about 2 hours 30 minutes with a small break.
The wizard of Oz
This show is a fantastic family affair. The storyline is based on a young girl named Dorothy from Kansas, her cute little dog, Toto, and pair of ruby slippers. She finds herself in a distant magic land after a tornado strikes and she tries desperately to get back home, and on the way she meets many friends. This story is from the children’s novel written by L. Frank Baum. This show brings you many surprises in the form of songs and runs for about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Matilda the Musical
Matilda the Musical was the winner of 7 Olivier awards in 2012. The story is based around a small girl who dares to change her destiny. She has some super natural and psychokinetic powers. This little imaginative girl, who does not fit in her family, impresses school teacher over the course of her term at school; and she ends up adopting her since she loves her so much. The show runs for about 2 hours 45 minutes with a short break.
Shrek the Musical
Shrek is another play among the winners of Olivier awards 2012. This show features all the new songs including Cult Shrek anthem I am
a Believer. The storyline is based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks animation film; it is a mixture of comedy, adventure and romance. You can find plenty of humour and appearances that make the show a great hit. At one point you can even find fire-breathing dragon’s swooping overhead. The duration of the show is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.