PIPPIN (Performance Preparation Academy)***

 

By Louise

Link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/performancepreparationacademy/pippin/e-rqeaab £22 adult, £17 concession, PPA graduate £12, PPA student £5. + booking fee

Available until: Further livestreams on Thursday 3^rd, Friday 4^th and Saturday 5^th December at 7pm and a matinée on Saturday 5^th at 2.30pm

Age guidance: 12 (adult themes)

Pippin is a play within a play. A group of Players put on the play, which is a historical story from the time of Charlemagne/Charles I of France. At first, I wasn’t sure why there was a play within a play, but at the end, I think I worked it out and it made sense. If I’m right, I’m sure you’ll work it out too. If I’m wrong, that won’t surprise me at all.

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Performance Preparation Academy)***

 

By Imogen

Link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/surrey/performance-preparation-academy/saturday-night-fever/e-gjqdde  £22 adult, £17 concession, PPA graduate £12, PPA student £5. + booking fee

Available until: This production must be watched live. There are livestreams Thursday-Saturday at 7pm and a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm

In some ways this musical seems so old-fashioned. The idea that if you get pregnant you have to marry the guy or have an abortion. There’s nothing about adoption or being a single mum or giving it to your parents to look after. There were only 2 options, abortion or marriage. I do think it’s good it’s basically the girl’s decision, if she won’t get an abortion then the marriage has to happen. But I’m glad we’ve moved on from that.