In The Night Garden Live 2015: O2 Review

Two years ago today I took Boo to see in In The Night Garden Live for the first time as a ‘starting nursery’ treat; fast forward two years and we were invited back a few weeks ago for the opening day at London’s O2. Now I know at nearly four, Boo is towards the upper age of their target audience but I’m sure most of you will agree that In The Night Garden has become such an institution for many children that it still holds much magic for little ones, I know Boo was just as excited this time around.

In The Night Garden Live takes place inside it’s own self contained showdome, so regardless of which venue you choose the experience will be the same – complete with baby changing facilities, buggy park and a friendly team on hand the showdome is truly family-friendly and the perfect introduction to live productions for little ones.

There are two shows to choose from, with both lasting just under an hour, it’s perfectly set up for the under 5s. We watched the Pinky Ponk show which has Makka Pakka washing everyone’s faces, until his sponge gets stuck in Upsy Daisy’s megaphone – serious stuff if you’re three years old and a die hard fan!

A real strong point for me is that you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks, as nobody can anticipate the NEED for black olives half-way through Makka Pakka washing Iggle Piggle’s face! Boo had a blast and even though we saw exactly the same performance two years ago, it’s as if it reached her on a whole new level – yet one thing did remain exactly the same… her nudging me with her hand as we heard the oh so familiar “The night is black and the stars are bright, and the sea is dark and deep…” it would seem that that Boo still believes the magic of In The Night Garden, long may it continue.

You can find all the information you need on venues and dates for In The Night Garden Live 2015 at NightGardenLive.com.

Disclosure: We received complimentary tickets for review. No payment was received and all opinions are 100% honest.