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

Kika’s Birthday – 4****

Kika’s Birthday is an enchanting, magical production that was an absolute joy to behold.  Danyah Miller’s performance is faultless in this captivating show that entertained the children in the audience, who were aged up to approximately eight years old.

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The Showstoppers’ Kids Show 4****

The Showstoppers is musical theatre like you’ve never seen before – or will again. That’s because the entire show is improvised. From the very beginning, members of the audience, but only the children, decide how the story is going to … Read More

The Giant Jam Sandwich 5*****

The Giant Jam Sandwich is, apparently, a well-loved and known children’s book. I admit, I’ve never heard of it, but after this amazing show I’ll most definitely be buying it. It tells the story of a small rural village that … Read More

Future Perfect 4****

Meet Dom. Dom has fallen out with his best friend Ali, and would do anything to go back in time and fix the mistakes he has made. Enter a time traveller, who shows Dom that the past cannot be changed, … Read More

The Listies Make You Lol 4****

Rich and Matt, aka The Listies, certainly keep to their promise of having us laugh out loud. In fact, they had us laughing, shouting, jumping and cheering. The Australian duo – straight man Rich and dim but lovely Matt, have … Read More

Mavis Sparkle 5*****

Every now and then the Fringe surprises us with a little gem of show. Mavis Sparkle is one such show. It tells the story of Mavis, a cleaning lady, who dreams of adventure. She takes to the stage with a … Read More

Arr We There Yet? 4****

Do your little ones love pirates? Acrobats? Circus tricks? If so then head to the Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows. A trio of pirates set sail on their ship, the Red Rubber Duckie, and need our help to find … Read More