Help - going to see Charlie and the Chocolate factory after weeks of excitement! My DD now might be too young!!

[Joycey29]

Off to see Charlie tomorrow in London! Excitement has reigned for weeks and now latest email says only 5+!

Website says Parents discretion but panicking now!
DD has sat through Lion King and is capable of sitting still etc.

What do I do????

Bump!

Depends how old she is. If she's four, just take. If she's two, maybe not...

She's 4 and a mature 4....

I'm sure it'll be fine if she's a mature 4 - it's a guideline. Maybe be prepared to whip her out if she gets scared for any reason - you're in an area with lots of restaurants/cafes, plus the transport museum etc, so should be able to distract in an emergency!

Just taken DS to see Matilda - he's 6. He was scared at times and only just enjoyed it. If I was doing it again, I would probably wait a couple of years.

If Charlie is similiar then it's probably very loud and with some adult themes. Both stories have a darkness to them and the musicals probably play on this more than the books.

Be prepared to whisk her out- I have still not forgiven my dd for making me miss the stage show of Beauty and the Beast when she was 4 and that was 13 years ago. I bring it up regularly.......

I've seen it. Both of mine would have been fine at four. It's quite loud I suppose which some smaller children might not like. Just go, it's really good!

Does she know the story? Perhaps give her the potted version if not so she can followit.

She knew the story well and so loved it. Not a peak out of her for 2.5 hrs!
So glad it all worked out,thanks for all your input!
Definitely worth going to!

I'm sure that she'll love it ! Don't worry at all. I think that the 5y old rule is often to avoid little ones who can't sit still , etc.