Sunday, August 23

Milkshake! Live, Royal Concert Hall

THIS was a show that got the thumbs-up from all our family.

That's the four-year-old, a three-year old, one who's 40 and a 30-something.

Granted it was the kids who enjoyed it the most, shouting, singing, clapping and dancing along to their favourites from the Five morning magazine, Milkshake!

And yes, it was the kids who were agog at seeing their favourite TV presenters – Jen and Derek – bounding about with seemingly endless energy.

But it was the mums and dads who got the enjoyment out of seeing the little ones having so much fun.

The story involves the team putting on a show.

But, of course, they need some help from their friends...

So along come Fifi and Bumble, Peppa Pig and George, Rupert, the Little Princess, Noddy and Tessie Bear and even a sprinkling of Little Misses and Mr Men. It's the Milkshake! mix, all right.

The first half set the scene nicely, ready for showtime after the interval.

Good old Jen and Derek gave it their all, including a series of well known staples such as Do Reh Mi and Together Wherever We Go, mixed in with some favourites from the telly show, that let everyone show off the steps they practice in front of the small screen at home.

Not quite sure what the attraction was for this one… but it was good to see so many dads at the venue, which was packed out.