Bridget Galton

“Rather than simply recreating the well-loved movie there's a genuine bid to translate its flimsy plot into the language of musical theatre - which makes for a breathlessly enjoyable night out.”

“There's an uplifting message of community, acceptance, and the compromises of adulthood.”

“But neither book nor songs offer enough to buy a ticket to a show that leans lazily into the North in Northampton - complete with flat caps, vests and tats, and wayward accents.”

“It's not the deepest of Disney stories, but director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw invests it with terrific action-packed energy and tongue in cheek humour.”

“Suffice to say that while fans will love being immersed in a familiar world, The First Shadow stands alone as a remarkable piece of theatre.”