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Elephants are everywhere…

Elephants are everywhere… but in the case of the Asian elephant, how long for?

Elephants are everywhere… but in the case of the Asian elephant, how long for?

Yes… it seems that it’s all about elephants these days… but hey you’ve got to admit that The Elephant Parade is something else!

The elephant fever is spreading through London… whether you come across them by chance (which is my approach so far) or whether you seek them out (ticking them off the list as you spot them), there’s no denying that they’re taking London by storm.

Yes, I have seen families seeking them out and ticking them off the list. Yes, I have seen grown up people talking to them. Yes, you will want to pat them. Yes, everybody is taking photos. Yes, I have even come across one of the artists, seating with her Elephant.

You may want to leave it to chance too… or you may want to follow the route map.Whatever you do, I hope you see as many of these little fellows as possible between now and 4 July… when sadly they’ll be leaving us.

Obviously, when a play called “Elephant” is in town, I have to see it!

There’s a very good review of the play here. But let me just say that Elephant is a powerful story-telling play from Africa with a moral. Similar to “11 and 12” in that it has a minimal cast and a minimal stage design. The live music and singing kept the play upbeat when the story became darker.

When the elephants appeared on stage,  they were magnificent. Clever lighting ensured that the puppets were convincing. It was magical and I don’t know about the rest of the audience but I got goose-bumps!

A stunning play, a very good cast and a powerful story. And a good night out in Greenwich.

Elephants are everywhere… but in the case of the Asian elephant, how long for?

Elephants are everywhere… but in the case of the Asian elephant, how long for?

Elephants are everywhere… but in the case of the Asian elephant, how long for?

The elephant parade is finally here!

Elephants are everywhere…

Elephants are everywhere…