Theatre Review: Bosco at the Everyman, Cork

The Bermuda Triangle; the Shroud of Turin: what makes Trump that particular shade of orange — there are many mysteries in this world, but I’ve solved one that’s been puzzling Irish people for generations. Hold on to your hats, boys and girls, I deduce Bosco is a boy.

The famous redhead travelled Leeside to star in ‘Hansel & Gretel’ at the Everyman. And Bosco played the part of Hansel. Not Gretel, Hansel. Set your faces to stunned.

The distinct opening theme tune starts the show, that jingly jangly music that was the backdrop to all the mammies and daddies’ childhoods. We’re there to recapture that special feeling and to pass it on to our kids. The cheeky little mophead has us in the palm of his fabric hand from the get-go. “Hello, boys and girls! Are you delighted to see me? Ow my head! I was sooo excited when I saw you I banged my head!” Roars of laughter as Bosco flies around the garden backdrop bashing his head off shrubbery.