Emily’s Kitchen is a delightful tale, examining a fear that all of us share: that maybe, just maybe, life is passing us by. The protagonist, Emily, is played to charming perfection by Emily Jane Horn, a loner who day dreams through her life, imagining that the exciting experiences of the radio stars she listens to are also her own.
The success in the story lies in the almost childlike wonder of the production. Charming touches are littered throughout the story, be it a cup of tea that doubles for a musical instrument or a kitchen cabinet that transforms into a sail boat.
Tangled Feet is a relatively new company, but within just three years they have won a host of awards and critical acclaim and you can instantly see why as the story, acting and choreography in the dance sequences, are all sensational, blending into each other brilliantly.
Though there are criticisms, mainly in the later half when Emily becomes lost in the airwaves. The radio stars are forced to befriend one another which is amusing but jars terribly from the central theme.
Nevertheless, Emily’s Kitchen is witty and enchanting, leaving you with something to think about on the journey home.
4/5
Martin Miller
