FunnyHappyStuff.co.uk Presents String Theory 3***

Martin Mor is such a big personality, that he grabs the room’s attention at once, and gets them giggling quickly.

The idea behind this year’s show title, String Theory, is that he’ll answer the age-old question “How long is … Read More

Wilde Creatures 5*****

Tall Stories assembles a fantastically skilled cast to bring to life various characters from writer Oscar Wilde. The story centres on a bleak and boring town, where nothing happens. Four characters, the Mayor, the baker, the student and the Princess, … Read More

Grimm’s Fairer Tales 4****

The Brothers Grimm collected their fairy stories over 200 years ago. I’m sure anyone with children (and hopefully those without) will be familiar with these stories, which include Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel and Rumpelstiltskin. Because they were … Read More

A Dragon in the Family 4****

A Dragon in the Family is, quite simply, storytelling at its best. When Gilly finds an egg deep inside a cave, she takes it home and soon discovers it is a baby dragon. Along with her best friend, she learns … Read More

Ellie and the Enormous Sneeze 5*****

I’ve found in previous years that Assembly Roxy put on excellent children’s shows, and this one is no exception. Last year theatre group Mouth of Lions put on an brilliant show, and this one is equally as good. Meet Ellie, … Read More

The Snow Queen 4****

This wonderful piece of children’s theatre tells the story of Greta and her mission to rescue her brother Kay from the Snow Queen. There are just three actors in this production, and they are all equally brilliant, whether they are … Read More

Kids Do Forth on the Fringe 3***

Kids do Forth on the Fringe, Hosted by Bec Hill, gives audiences a preview of various childrens’ shows that are on this year. As with last year, Bec Hill is full of energy and cheekiness, making the children laugh and … Read More

David Baddiel’s AniMalcolm 3***

Story Pocket Theatre have brought their version of David Baddiell’s AniMalcolm to the Edinburgh Fringe. This production is an enjoyable adaptation of the book in which Malcolm learns the importance of not judging based on appearance. Malcolm is a boy … Read More

The Story Beast: Myths, Monsters and Mayhem 2**

We begin by meeting our storyteller, The Story Beast – who is brilliantly played by John Henry Falle. Thus begins an hour of high energy storytelling, interspersed with audience participation, the appearance of Mandy the witch and a reciting of … Read More

Arr we there yet? 5*****

Welcome aboard the Yellow Rubber Duckie! Head First Acrobats are back with another rip-roaring adventure. The trio of sailors are again on a mission to find treasure, and to finally establish which of the boys is the captain! This is … Read More