The Enchanted Dolls’ House –Theatre

You are invited to join Lucinda, Albert, Hattie, Oscar and Kirsten and their friends in four enchanted dolls’ houses – from the Tudor, Neo-Classical, Victorian and Belle Époque eras.

Filled with the drama of rich deep colours, ornate period detail and a stunning central pop-up theatre (with different scenes to insert for each performance) there is much to discover about the world of entertainment in this beautiful interactive book.

In special envelopes you will find tickets and programs for each of the four shows featured in this book. Flaps reveal the toys behind dressing-room doors making last-minute preparations before they go on stage. At the back of the book an envelope stores all the scenery, and a glossary helps with specialised words and phrases.

The history of each genre (theatre, opera, ballet and musical) is explained and classic tales are retold: Romeo and Juliet, The Pirates of Penzance, Swan Lake and My Fair Lady.

Costumes, props and traditions are also presented in the exquisite artwork, combining to make this book reminiscent of a magical and much-treasured volume from the past.

A wonderful way to share the history and excitement of all aspects of performance with children, this book will stimulate their imaginations and whet their appetites for the theatre.

Make-believe has an important part to play in all our lives.

‘We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.’