With several mini Sportacuses (so sweet!) and Stephanies in the audience (most of the kids were under the age of 5), there was a great atmosphere as they awaited the start of Lazytown Live. Indeed, if you are a mum and take your daughter to see this show, neither of you will look out of place adorning pink wigs to transform you into Stephanie lookalikes!

A child behind us was asked by their parent, “Is this a nice surprise?” to which they responded “Oh yes! I can get to see Stephanie.” When glancing around and looking at many of the parents, they were clearly enjoying seeing their little ones so entranced with the show.

Throughout the performance including from the very start when we are told “get ready to wave your fingers in the air and help steer the ship to Lazytown”; there is much interaction with the audience. Sportacus (who received a loud cheer when first appearing) encouraged the children to join him in some of his aerobic routines ensuring that many of those who participated will have slept well when turning in for the night.

The costumes are bright, colourful and vibrant and although the set is simple, it is effective. Some of the music and dance routines felt a little repetitive at times but this didn’t seem to bother the kids.

The star of the show who received the most laughs was the baddie, Robbie Rotten with his slapstick humour. He almost looked like Jim Carey out of Mask and he was able to change the mood as soon as he entered the stage. He conjures up a cunning plan to destroy Lazytown’s apple tree and the kids in the audience are left on the edge of their seats willing their superhero Sportacus to stop Rotten from succeeding.

There are many shouts of “behind you” as the kids play their part to the full and it’s fair to say that I enjoyed watching their reactions and smiley faces more than the show itself. Quite simply, if you want to treat the kids then take them to Lazytown Live this week at Milton Keynes Theatre (show runs until Saturday, September 5) – they’ll love it!