I was always one of those children who watched movies over and over and over again. I could recite them word for word, sing all the songs and easily pick up the film from the middle when I was too impatient to wait for it to rewind all the way (ahh yes, the days before DVD!). Among my favourites were Grease, The Sound of Music and Bedknobs and Broomsticks – but Mary Poppins was another that always stole my heart.

My Dad taught me about supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, and how to say it backwards. I’m sure I even wanted to jump into chalk drawings but at least I also learnt a fun way to clean my room and why you should always take your medicine.

This Friday I am going to see the stage show of Mary Poppins and I can’t wait to relive one of my childhood favourites. The evening will of course be accompanied by much more grown up pursuits – fancy dinner and fine wine – but I do look forward to singing along and remembering the innocence of a Disney childhood.

Book your tickets here
Images thanks to Disney/Mary Poppins