The Boom Jennies – Mischief

4 Star

**** 

The three person sketch troupe The Boom Jennies consist of Lizzie Bates, Catriona Knox and Anna Emerson, all well versed in the art of sketch and are returning once again to the Fringe with this years offering … Read More

Greek Myths for Kids

Four Star

****

As we file in, the cast are among the audience, chatting to the children about their Greek myths knowledge. They then bound on stage, and go on to use a wide range of techniques to tell four … Read More

Flamenco for Kids

Three Star

***

This is less show, more workshop, where any children feeling brave enough take to the stage, and learn the fundamental skills of flamenco. The basics are stomping and clapping to the music, and although this was a … Read More

The Snail and the Whale

Four Star

****

When a Julia Donaldson book is adapted for the fringe, there’s no lack of eager audience, as her fans are only small in stature, not in numbers. And the Snail and the Whale is a particularly sweet … Read More

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

Five Star

*****

There are four of Julia Donaldson’s stories in this show, so while not every toddler will know them all, most will know enough to have a great time, and it didn’t matter whether or not you knew … Read More

The Red Bus Puppet Show

One Star

*

There was some lovely a capella singing in this show, which told the tale of Briar Rose, also known as Sleeping Beauty. Sadly, there wasn’t enough of anything else to engage the young audience, as demonstrated by … Read More

The Showstoppers Family Matinee

Four Star

**** The Showstoppers are back, and this time it’s swear-free. This was the Showtoppers team’s first foray into family friendly, but I hope not their last. Using the usual Showstoppers format, the team used audience suggestions and host … Read More

Dr Bunhead’s Blast Off!

*****

A show that claims to target age 0-99 is taking a risk, but this show managed impressively near that. Before it even started, the tension was building with fast music and plenty of safety warnings, so when Dr Bunhead … Read More

Catriona Knox – Hellcat

4Star

**** 

This is the second year I have seen this talented sketch comedy / character comedian perform her solo show, she is also one of the Boom Jennies as well, so it is totally understandable that she is good … Read More

Phil Nicol – Rants

4 Stars

**** 

Now there are probably many things that could be levied at Phil Nicol and many of then are true, but one thing he could never be accused of is not putting his heart and soul into each … Read More