On the Viking isle of Berk, young Hiccup, an undersized and undervalued son of the chief Stoick, defies centuries of dragon-killing tradition by befriending a wounded Night Fury he names Toothless. Together, they must prove that coexistence, not combat, is the true path to survival.

£35–£120. Tip: Sit in the front half of the stalls to see the puppeteers’ expressions; from the balcony, the magic dims.

7/10 – See it for the dragons, forgive the songs.

Here’s a solid, critical review of How to Train Your Dragon: The Musical (stage adaptation, based on the DreamWorks film and Dean DeBlois’s story). Verdict: A visually breathtaking, technically ambitious stage adaptation that occasionally clips its own narrative wings, but ultimately delivers a roaring family experience. ★★★½ (3.5/5)