Little Red Riding Hood a
Friends
Marylebone & Paddington Libraries
Philip Sherman of Booster Cushion
Theatre Company is a master
storyteller. The command he has
over his young audience extends
beyond simply inspiring interest
and maximising entertainment, he
depends on audience involvement
from the start. Beginning with a
book with no pages, Sherman turns
to his listeners to fill in the blanks.
He plays all character,as they
enter the story (which can
occasionally be confusing) and
passes a few on to members of the
audience - at one point running
auditions to be the wolf. A tireless
performer, he has the knack of
pitching an amount of material
towards o1der age groups - whether
they be kids or adults - ensuring a
good time is had by all.
Kids Out August 2001