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Anyone seen come from away?

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buckeejit · 03/11/2019 10:35

I really want to go see it next weekend when we're in London with dc.

Would a 6/7 year old be able to endure it?

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LyndaLaHughes · 03/11/2019 11:49

I think that's too young to be honest. It's a fantastic show but the themes aren't for children and I don't think they would enjoy it.

PuddleglumtheMarshWiggle · 03/11/2019 12:58

I'd agree. I loved it but it's not suitable for children. The subject of it interested me as I remember the events happening, a child wouldn't grasp the significance of the events. Although it is very uplifting there also moments of pain and grief which could be too much for her.

BuggerOffAndGoodDayToYou · 03/11/2019 13:23

I wouldn’t take a child that young to be honest. Not only is their a lot of pain and grief (as well as joy and laughter) but it runs with no interval so no toilet opportunity for the whole show.

It is a fantastic experience... just maybe not for your DC just yet.

buckeejit · 05/11/2019 07:10

Thank you! Will see if there's any chance I can fit in going alone or with mil in that case!

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Paddington68 · 05/11/2019 07:20

I'm going to see it for the third time at Christmas.
The first time the idea of it scared me - a musical about 9/11!
I found it very life-affirming and better the second time.
I don't think it is a musical for children.
The affirmation comes from knowing the horror; 'sharing' the feelings of those on the stage. For me it reminded me of desperately trying to contact my partner on 7/7, who was at a conference in London.
Please go and see it by yourself or with other adults. Take tissues. x

Percivalthebabyspider · 05/11/2019 12:27

D3finitely not for a child but it's the best musical I've ever seen, and I've seen a few in my time!

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