The Reluctant Dragon 3***

This show is being performed in The Spaces @ Surgeons Hall, a lovely venue, along with a lovely cast who are approachable and engaging. It features a tremendously well made Dragon (who was available for photo calls afterwards)

It covers … Read More

Brave Macbeth 5*****

Wow! This is a delightful, amusing and somewhat brilliant version of the Macbeth story made accesible to children in the audience without it feeling ‘dumbed down’.

The music and songs are catchy and fun, the cast are equally so. It … Read More

Human Child. 4****

Having racked my brains for some artistic, dramatic description of this show, none of which sum this perfomance up better than a simply beautiful, clever and lovely experince.

What we tend to forget about Fringe performances is that the majority … Read More

The Fantastical Story Factory 4****

I always find the shows which are built upon spontaneous improvisation the most difficult to pull off, given that you can never fully know what is about to be thrown in your direction. When you put children in charge, I … Read More

Decomposed! My Brother’s Turning Into A Zombie 4****

Being performed in the Pleasance Above, this is always a good start as the Pleasance comes with it’s very own Fringe atmosphere, day or night. This was no different. The seating was well planned for a young audience and the … Read More

Chalk About 4****

A  beautiful,thought provoking, energetic and sometimes emotional piece, this had us gripped from the moment we sat down. As we were being seated, the two characters were already active on the floor with their chalks. They portrayed their piece with … Read More

The Legend Of The Little Mermaid 3***

I thoroughly enjoyed this show, it was an interesting portrayal of the Little Sea Maid and one you don’t see very often.

I would however not have it listed as a childrens show. I tried explaining to my daughter that … Read More

The Ice Wolf 4****

This is the simply enchanting tale of a young inuit girl who was born somewhat different to her friends and peers.This difference breeds fear and suspicion and eventually leads the girl to a life of isolation as the village she … Read More

The Amazing Bubble Man 3***

The Amazing Bubble Man has well and truly become on of the most dependable regular fixtures here at the Fringe. And he never fails to delight the children in the audience who all clamber to achieve the status of helper. … Read More

Potted Sherlock 4****

We always enjoy a trip down to the Pleasance during the Fringe as they seem to cater for every possible market. This show is an example of the terrific quality and diversity that is available.

Potted Sherlock is a fast … Read More