Kids Review: Madame Chandelier’s Grand Theft Opera

Alvie, aged five, is impressed with Delea Shand’s cool giant butterfly wings

Delea Shand, dressed in pink, photographed in a studio riding a children's toy, also pint, and a viking's helmet and sword
Madame Chandelier’s Grand Theft Opera | Photo by Alexis Dubus

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What happens in the show?

I think there was really just one lady. She keeps putting on new dresses. And cool giant butterfly wings! The blue lights gave energy to the Evil Queen. But she was allergic to the fluffy balls so the kids just kept chucking them and she just went away.

What did you like most about the show?

The Evil Queen and the lady with the big red hair. And that song where she goes [high pitched vocalising].

Was there anything you didn’t like?

No.

What did your grown-up think about the show?

Canadian opera singer Delea Shand gives it 150% with all her costume changes, Super Mario sounds, playing accordion while being chucked gummy bears, a live childbirth etc. She’s amazing, opera can still feel stuffy sometimes but she puts the rizz into classical music. I realise I need to seek help for my Vinted habit after this show . . .

Would you tell your friends to go to the show?

Yes, especially musical kids or parents. I think Timothée Chalamet should go. 


Madame Chandelier’s Grand Theft Opera, Pleasance Courtyard, until 16 Aug, 12.15pm