Lion King

We chanced upon an article that published kids under 3 get to watch Lion King for ... free!

Wow! This is almost perfect since JD totally recognises the play's ads on TV, newspapers & banners attached to street lamps. But of course being the ever considerate parents (ahem!), we were a little worried that she may cry in the midst or talk too loudly and disturb the rest of the audience. So, we decided to just play it safe by getting aisle seats nearer to the back to allow us an easy getaway should the need arise.

And wow again! When we got there yesterday, we were shocked at the number of kiddos present! Somehow I was relieved as if a heavy responsibility was lifted off me. In addition, the seats that we got, though the 2nd cheapest ones in the house ($85), were just as good! We had a clear view of the stage & even had the "animals" and the "cast" coming by next to us during the play which of course got JD even more thrilled!

Kids around us were talking loudly, such that Jd's comments like "Oh, where's baby lion now?" & "Mommy Mommy, giraffe! I also have a giraffe at home!" and what else not seemed negligible. When the cast took their final bow, she even told me "Tomorrow we come & see Lion King again". *__*

Wah lau, baby girl, your mommy doesn't print money ya know! *__*

Yes, we had a great time but I felt terribly bad for those people with no kids, who went for the play. I could just imagine how irritated they were to be disturbed. It didn't seem fair that they had to put up with the unnecessary chatter when they have paid good money to enjoy themselves sans noise. Perhaps, for future plays, the organisers could instead set aside certain timeslots, specially catered for families with kids. *shrug*.. just a thought..