Down in the forest something stirs with the story of pine trees whose ambition is to become Christmas trees and enjoy the warmth of a home. Katrina becomes the only pine left after an entire forest is sawn down but a magic elf gives her legs so that she can walk to the big city.
There she finds the bloated capitalist Syndon Blatter who aspires to do away with ines in favour of inflatable Christmas trees at £500 each.
He is successful until the magic elf turns up again to scare the villian out of his wits. He then contrived a most remarkable metamorphosis into Santa Claus dishing out presents to the children. The plot needs immense vitality to become convincing and three hands give it the necessary stimulation for belief by the younger children. Melissa Lovett sings prettily and acts with great energy as Katrina the smallest Christmas tree and Faye Willingale is lively as the magic elf who brings it all about. Rob Tofield plays the villian with relish and gusto. All three have crystal clear diction. Scenery by Helen Stewart is most colourful and Matthew Jones’ music melodious. Sundry puppets add to the excitement.
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