and full of sparkling characters who will excite and enthuse the whole family with true tales of the past. Far from being a decaying relic, this ancient fortress provides a family day out full of drama and interest that really lives up to that often heard

, ahead of the opening of her stage adaptation of We’re Going On A Bear Hunt, to find out her childhood experience of the theatre and why she thinks theatre is important for children.Q. What were your own experiences of theatre like as a child?A. Both my