Aaaaaaaaaaaaagh! Dinosaurs! 4****

Storyteller Dommy B welcomes his audience to the strangest fringe room I’ve yet been in – pirate themed, with a caged skeleton hanging from the roof.

He then starts on the tale of Scarlet the Troll. She quickly makes … Read More

Head in the Clouds 4****

Head in The Clouds Ipdip Theatre

IpDip Theatre really know how to make shows that delight the very youngest theatre goers. The half hour show is a rhyming tale, performed by two ‘farmers’ on a circle of green carpet grass … Read More

The McLaureen’s Tale 3***

Brought to us by Christine Khandjian, this is a thoughtful tale telling the story of Sally McLaureen on her journey from the poverty and difficulties that had befallen Ireland to the hope of a better future in Boston. She and … Read More

The Fantastical return Of Greyfriar’s Bobby 4****

What a great start to this years Fringe! A terrific little venue in St Andrews Square, surrounded by great food and a great atmosphere, you are led into a lovely tent with seating perfectly laid out so that the children … Read More

Tiger in Blossom – Modl Theatre of Korea 4****

This is a beautiful and engaging piece of theatre that will be enjoyed as much by adults as children.

The story is that of a tiger who is attacking a young woodcutter. The boy tells the tiger that he is … Read More

The Quest for Excalibur – Theatre Alba – 3***

The Quest For Excalibur Theatre Alba

The Quest for Excalibur is a promenade show for children performed in Scots in the glorious setting of Duddingston gardens at the foot of Arthur’s Seat.

The premise of the tale is that … Read More

STICK MAN by Julia Donaldson – Scamp Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre 5*****

Photo credit – Steve Ullathorne

“Stick man” written by the author of The Gruffalo and former children’s laureate Julia Donaldson,  tells the story of a lost stick man and the various people he meets while desperately trying to find his way home.

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The Falcon’s Malteser by Anthony Horowitz 5*****

What a fabulous experience being part of the audience for this show was!

It follows our heroes Tim and Nick Diamond as they gradually unravel the clues that are discovered along the journey to solve the mystery of Mr Naples … Read More

Yianni: Why Did the Chicken Cross the Line? 4****

Fringe favourite Yianni is back and is as good as ever with the 2015 offering.

He starts off explaining the show theme  as coming from being emailed prior to a gig asking him not to mention a few subjects … Read More

The Secret Life Of Suitcases 5*****

Based in the Netherbow’s Scottish Storytelling Centre, this is a simply stunning show. Anyone who fails to fall in love with Larry, simply has a heart made of stone! It is an actual joy to behold, as we followed the actions … Read More