I felt confident in ordering this toy for my grandchildren aged 2, 3 and 4 because the reviews I had read were very good and I felt that it would have good play value. I didn't expect the fabric used in the toy to be such good quality and so well made so I was very pleasantly surprised. Lovely silky theatre hangings and a srong looking cotton twill for the shop. I usually leave the assembly of toys to my husband, but I couldn't wait to put the theatre together. Assembly time was 20 minutes and will be much quicker next time now I have the hang of it. It was very easy to assemble - no screws or complicated instructions. I like the fact that this toy can be used on a table top without the bottom half, or free standing. It can be taken apart and stored in the compact and fairly strong cardboard box with carry handle when its not being used. It arrived within 4 days and cost £12 less than the same one in my local toy shop. This is one of the nicest toys I have ever bought, I definitely recommend it