Reposted by Isobel Lewis
Why has a 1936 children's book about going on the stage proved so enduringly beloved?
Three generations of Ballet Shoes fans and theatre critics - Susannah Clapp, @hollywilliams.bsky.social and @izlew.bsky.social - excavate their memories and ask if the NT's new production can live up to them
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‘Feminist and empowering’: Why every generation falls for Ballet Shoes
From a 1936 children’s story to a beloved audio-book, TV film, and finally a play... three critics dig into the enduring appeal of the Fossil sisters
