tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post8688997435793378414..comments2024-01-12T00:43:40.037+00:00Comments on Maternal Tales from the South Coast: "Mummy, why is Cinderella marrying a woman?"Maternal Taleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04075679022964297682noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-23778204277484305712020-11-08T17:48:17.824+00:002020-11-08T17:48:17.824+00:00do you not have search engine on ur blogdo you not have search engine on ur blogEmily Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543242654231054856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-45465500138097190692010-01-11T13:56:50.664+00:002010-01-11T13:56:50.664+00:00Kelly - yep, totally agree. Am not the biggest fa...Kelly - yep, totally agree. Am not the biggest fan of panto either, and I would never choose to go on my own, but it really was worth going just to see the children's reactions.<br /><br />That Girl - I know - Renée really wanted to get up on stage too and was gutted when they chose two other children (we were too far back to be noticed unfortunately). Thansk for the tag sweet lady - have done it xxMaternal Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075679022964297682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-34460044923358151482010-01-05T12:15:44.758+00:002010-01-05T12:15:44.758+00:00Aw lovely! I know what you mean about watching the...Aw lovely! I know what you mean about watching their reactions to things like this! I took SC to see Angelina Ballerina last year and she LOVED it so I think a panto will be the order of the day next year. She asked if she could get up on stage and dance with the giant mice! theres a tag for you at mine lovely if you want to play along xxxTheOnlineStylisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993875451086499475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-19812549004000702132010-01-05T11:09:34.271+00:002010-01-05T11:09:34.271+00:00Personally i'm not a fan of pantomines. I find...Personally i'm not a fan of pantomines. I find them rather tacky and oh so predictable. But of the few i have been to i have thouroughly enjoyed them - not because i enjoyed the performance, but because i enjoyed the atmosphere of all the children that surrounded me giggling and beaming with the hugest smiles i have ever seen.<br /><br />All children should be able to experience this kind of magic, as that in itself, is magical to me.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034227733983857310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-53562149724316058842010-01-03T22:08:50.890+00:002010-01-03T22:08:50.890+00:00Freddo - Hee hee - now I'm not sure whether to...Freddo - Hee hee - now I'm not sure whether to take you seriously or not! Three times you say? Bless you, but it wasn't that good!! But yes, if you borrow someone else's children, it's just not the same...<br /><br />Lady Mama - Oh yes, do it. It's so worth it x<br /><br />Gail - Yes - I'm only just learning that! I did go once as an adult, before I had children and I remember loving it, so I was a bit disappointed that it didn't live up to my memories. But yes, the girls adored it. And I'm a big girl now, so I'll get over my disappointment. One day!<br /><br />Rosie - Such a weird custom isn't it? I didn't need to point it out to Renée though - Prince Charming had a pony tail!!! Was very strange. Not sure the 3 year old noticed though - or at least she didn't comment on it - she was far too busy playing with her fairy wand!<br /><br />Private blog - Oh it's such a British thing - but then I'd trade your sunshine (even when it's too hot in July) for Panto. Really - you can have it! xxxMaternal Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075679022964297682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-87667559033164226942010-01-03T22:01:13.627+00:002010-01-03T22:01:13.627+00:00CJ - Oh I know. I think I'd rather stay in and...CJ - Oh I know. I think I'd rather stay in and watch the telly too - especially since it's bloody freezing out there right now. But, you know, I'm such a martyr to the cause! I'll do anything to make my children happy...*cough*<br /><br />Anonymous - Thank you for such a lovely comment, but who are you?!! I need to know, especially since you obviously read the blog alot! Thank you... And yes, here's to a fantastic 2010 for everyone x<br /><br />Diney - ooh how exciting for you - that must have been fantatsic. Except hold on, I remeber reading about her falling off the stage!! Yes, it was definitley her! Hope she's recovered. But yes, is amazing to witness their wonder. Love it.<br /><br />Mamma Po - Ooh yes, good idea sweetie - then I wouldn't have had to crane my neck in such a horribly uncomfortable way. But yes, definitely worth it to make the children happy and to witness their reaction. I recommend it for your two next year x<br /><br />Sparx - Happy New Year to you too sweetie. And yes, it's truly amazing how much fun they have at live performances. Now I've realised that I won't just wait until Christmas either - I'll definitely try to do more with them. So sweet.Maternal Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075679022964297682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-31683277090406489482010-01-03T21:50:43.809+00:002010-01-03T21:50:43.809+00:00Brighton Mum - Yes, you see - I had no idea. I th...Brighton Mum - Yes, you see - I had no idea. I thought I was going to love it as much as them! How could I have been so naive? Well, very easily it seems. But yes, was too cute for words. Can't wait for next year now!<br /><br />Frog - Oh hilarious - now that would have been funny, or not - obviously for you if they had have shouted!! Will bear that in mind though if I ever take the girls to the ballet. Of course knowing my luck, they'll do just that. Hmmmm....<br /><br />Notsupermum - Ooh how exciting - strangely enough I've never even thought about taking them to the ballet - but I went when I was younger so I'm not sure why I haven't thought about it yet. But I think they'd love it (at least teh 5 year-old would). Right, thanks for the advice. How was The Sound of Music? Hope you all had a wonderful time x<br /><br />Selina - No, no, not me - you're the lovely woman ;-)). Thanks honey. Yep, the girlies loved it, so I was happy too. Didn't matter that it was yawnsome. Here's to a fab 2010 for all of us xxx<br /><br />Charlotte - Yes, I definitley think the production quality makes a difference - even to a 3 and 5 year old! Sorry that they didn't quite enjoy it as much as my two. Do youthink they get their cynicism from their Father? ;-) xxMaternal Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075679022964297682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-27555756948288751692010-01-02T21:01:08.366+00:002010-01-02T21:01:08.366+00:00I miss Panto!!!!!!!I miss Panto!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-33695270072792201312010-01-02T18:12:04.058+00:002010-01-02T18:12:04.058+00:00Sounds great! We went to the Nottingham Playhouse,...Sounds great! We went to the Nottingham Playhouse, as you know. I explained to my six-year-old that the dame is actually a man but she refused to believe me and looked at me as if I was clearly mad!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-72905437377932169532010-01-02T16:06:27.398+00:002010-01-02T16:06:27.398+00:00That's the funny thing about pantomimes - the ...That's the funny thing about pantomimes - the anticipation is always better than the reality, at least for adults. But magical for children.Gail Is This Mutton?https://www.blogger.com/profile/16624214724309633433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-65101953002682392762010-01-02T03:55:46.036+00:002010-01-02T03:55:46.036+00:00Sounds fun! I can understand the highlight being t...Sounds fun! I can understand the highlight being the looks on your girls' faces. Can't wait to take my two to something "live".Lady Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00933248315325429447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-4054632263686814512010-01-02T00:43:30.645+00:002010-01-02T00:43:30.645+00:00Glorious!
I read it. Then I read it again. Then I...Glorious! <br />I read it. Then I read it again. Then I read it once more. <br />The fun you have with your kids! <br />I really must get some of my own.freddo41https://www.blogger.com/profile/17056668468054713413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-28027860028775551532010-01-02T00:20:35.562+00:002010-01-02T00:20:35.562+00:00Wow... I totally forgot to buy panto tickets this ...Wow... I totally forgot to buy panto tickets this year. Spud has seen three stage performances and loved them all - a massive Thomas On Stage performance, Alice in the Park and a puppet show so all different but all received with open eyes and mouth. You've made me really want to take him to more things. Happy New Year!Sparxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075991922896922279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-83944600215843315932010-01-01T21:37:19.350+00:002010-01-01T21:37:19.350+00:00Totally worth it for their reaction alone. I must...Totally worth it for their reaction alone. I must say, I'm not a huge panto fan myself but I think my kiddies would adore it. Maybe they should sell childrens' seats facing the stage and parents' seats facing the children so we can enjoy the performance through their eyes! XxMamma Pohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01391350004179565064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-57344705257965420202010-01-01T17:46:34.695+00:002010-01-01T17:46:34.695+00:00Yours are at the perfect age for wonderment at the...Yours are at the perfect age for wonderment at the strange British custom of Panto....we always go and, even though I usually grumble about forking out a fortune for the tickets for something I don't really want to see, I always end up shouting 'it's behind you' with the rest of the kids! It was even better this year as my 10 year old was a dancer in it!! Happy new yearDineyhttp://oldermumsarefun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-25502195842718234792009-12-31T18:50:45.361+00:002009-12-31T18:50:45.361+00:00Thank you for this blog which made me smile a grea...Thank you for this blog which made me smile a great deal and for all your blogs in 2009. I always look forward to your insightful comment, honesty and of course fantastic humour. Wishing you a super new year and here's to a fun filled blogging time in 2010.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-35898503418615096622009-12-31T12:57:03.978+00:002009-12-31T12:57:03.978+00:00Well you make it sound fantastic but I'll opt ...Well you make it sound fantastic but I'll opt to stay in and watch the telly!! It's great that the girls enjoyed it so much and I can imagine the pleasure you received by their lovely faces.<br /><br />CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-31514752252385543692009-12-31T11:09:18.275+00:002009-12-31T11:09:18.275+00:00I am so glad that your girls ejoyed it. My two sat...I am so glad that your girls ejoyed it. My two sat through Peter Pan with a look of contempt on their faces. I have to say the stage school overacting was a bit much for me and the addition of popular songs made me wonder if Mrs Darling really would have known the words to Take That. Captain Hook was great and saved the day but I think that I have a pair of cynical, jaded children. I remember clapping the hardest I ever clapped to save Tinkerbell and I think that Lucy (nearly 3) just didn't think the flashing light was a fairy. Such shame. Next year I am taking them to London.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532538113560563741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-64068560197467849602009-12-31T09:20:11.898+00:002009-12-31T09:20:11.898+00:00Oh I love panto. And you're right, watching i...Oh I love panto. And you're right, watching it through their eyes is a thing of wonder. <br />Happy New Year to you, you lovely woman - here's to a good one xxSelina Kingstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515746813047397411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-86306031455784749762009-12-31T08:35:32.422+00:002009-12-31T08:35:32.422+00:00Oh, that's lovely. Your girls are at such a l...Oh, that's lovely. Your girls are at such a lovely age for things like pantos. I've always taken my girls to the theatre since they were very small to see shows and every Christmas we go to the ballet. We started off with Bear in the Big Blue House, Noddy, etc when they were very small moving onto things like Beauty and the Beast and Chittychittybangbang as they got older. On Saturday we're going to see the stage production of The Sound of Music, can't wait.<br /><br />Frog in the Field just reminded me, when I first took The Teenager to the ballet (she was probably about 3) she watched intently for a while then said in a very loud voice "When are they going to start singing?" <br /><br />Great post, and I hope they get to see Snow White next year!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00124374747737466986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-17325242594605134502009-12-31T08:24:58.423+00:002009-12-31T08:24:58.423+00:00Pantos were fine when mine were younger, but when ...Pantos were fine when mine were younger, but when they went to the Ballet they asked (Thankfully beforehand) if they could shout during the performance...OHMYGOD!!Frog in the Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990222544828204911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293793938766074805.post-77296851526315688242009-12-31T00:38:23.235+00:002009-12-31T00:38:23.235+00:00Oh sweetie, welcome to the world of magical pantom...Oh sweetie, welcome to the world of magical pantomimes! For me it was ALWAYS about the joy of watching the little ones becoming absolutely transported into a world of wonderful make believe. They have a memory to treasure forever!Brighton Mum-Teenage Angsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093107433174519425noreply@blogger.com