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Auntie Janet Saves The Planet
- Christopher Glasgow
- Scottish Music Centre
- 29 Jun 2009
Scottish Opera has made several forays into children's entertainment, all of which sneak opera in through the back door rather than hitting kids in the face with a full-bodied baritone. Auntie Janet Saves The Planet was no different, incorporating gentle music and song into a charming tale of animals in peril. Unlike their previous show, Bubble McBea, however, this was written for three-to six-year-olds, making it a marginally less satisfying "family" experience – but it was perfect for its target age group.
Overall, the environmental message of working as a team to save something precious is beautifully done. As is the subtle element of music education, with each character charged with finding a melody, harmony and rhythm to create the lively closing song.
