Rocket Girl – 4 ****

The cast, in ‘NASA’ boiler suits, ask the younger audience members to draw what they want to be when they grow up.

Then the lights dim, and with a few simple props and a puppet, we’re transported back to 1969, … Read More

When Trolls Try to Eat Your Goldfish – 4****

Dommy B is a storyteller, and although you can buy a number of his books, including this tale, it is well worth experiencing him live.

This is a story of family, of caring for animals, and of bravery – both … Read More

Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show 5*****

The show description states “think science is boring, think again” and that’s exactly what Mark Thompson’s inspirational show does. Before the show starts there are various objects on the stage so you know there’s definitely going to be experiments. The … Read More

Superhero Academy – Environmental Adventure! – 5*****

“Awesome” was the verdict of my nine year old, and from the happy faces and queue for photos afterwards, she wasn’t alone in that opinion.

This was part ‘training camp’ part lesson in being environmentally friendly, and all lots of … Read More

Africa Weird and Wonderful – 3***

This is a show that gets you up on your feet dancing, trying out new languages, and acting out African stories.

It’s a practical guide for those who have a slightly vague idea of what Africa is like and what … Read More

Science Magic: Play with Your Food – 3***

This is a very popular show and the queue starts early, so it’s well worth getting there in good time, as this is a chaotic, dramatic show children and adults alike can enjoy.

Performer / Scientist Donal Vaughan introduces … Read More

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo 3***

Set in the gorgeous McEwan Hall, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo is part puppet show, part palaeontology lesson. The show begins with our host, Scott, reminding us all that although the dinosaurs look and sound real, they are just very good puppets. … Read More

The Greatest Magic Show 5*****

The Greatest Magic Show, all the way from Australia, is fabulous children’s entertainment. Even whilst waiting in the queue the children are included with every one of them being given their own magic wand, a genius idea to keep them … Read More

Don’t Mess with the Dummies 4.5****

The Australian Dummies Corp. is onto another winner with this all female ensemble in Don’t Mess with the Dummies. The crazy Trio consists of Ellen Henry, Maya Tregonning and Shona Conacher, who are all fabulous circus performers and have the … Read More

Alice and the Little Prince – 3.5***

This lovely mash-up of Lewis Carrol’s Alice in Wonderland and Saint-Exupery’s Little Prince works wonderfully in this theatre show for children performed by Toby Mitchell, as the Prince, and Verity Clayton, as Alice. On entering the venue, the children are … Read More