Emily the rat

Emily is less than happy to have been cast as a rat in her class production of The Nutcracker. I am trying to convince her that it is a very good role but so far she remains unconvinced. (On reflection, it may have been a mistake to talk about typecasting...) Anyway, unless I can bring her round, I expect that on the big day the King will be surrounded by a scampering entourage of rats, all ready to do his bidding, with the exception of one huffy minion standing with her back turned, her arms folded, her scowl defiantly in place...

I can hardly wait!