The Story of Mr B 4****

The Story of Mr B

This is an enchanting, beautifully crafted piece of theatre by people who understand children and know how to engage them completely in the world that has been created.

The story of Mr B is contained … Read More

Chiffonnade – 2**

Chiffonade Carre Blanc Cie

The performer stands on stage encased in a fabric covered ball. She retreats into it and pokes out arms and legs before bringing out strips of fabric with which she interacts. She leaves the ball and … Read More

Mermalade 3***

I have never before been welcomed to a show by an oyster, but they were charming, and kept the queue from getting fretful.

Once the show started these same oysters became very philosophical, before we met the title character, a … Read More

Comedy Club 4 Kids 3***

Comedy Club 4 Kids is becoming a Fringe institution, as a great way for adults and children to enjoy stand up together.

Our host was Lee Kyle, an engaging man who got the children calling out excitedly, fully engaged with … Read More

The Secret Garden 4****

Such a beloved story can be a challenge for a youth theatre group, but the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre didn’t let it show.

In a tale like this, there is always back-story to narrate, but on stage action kept the pace … Read More

Science Magic 3***

This show is part of the Free Festival, so you can’t book a ticket, but it is worth getting there early to get your place in the queue – this show is worth it. Your mini magicians will love the … Read More

Funny Stuff For Happy People 3***

Martin ‘BigPig’ Mor is a very silly man, and his young audience love every moment of it. From borrowing a child’s smelly shoe, to a group rap, to vanishing facial hair, this show is just one silly, funny thing after … Read More

The Amazing Scene Machine 4****

The moment you arrive, you get Plasticine to play with – at last a children’s show that actually encourages you to be fiddling around from the off!

Jim Parkyn, from Aardman quickly guides his young, and old new model-makers in … Read More

Shakin’ Shakespeare 4****

Shakespeare would be shakin’ in his grave at some of the licence taken with his characters, but it was worth it. Three different shows are on offer, Macbeth, Hamlet or Romeo and Juliet. We saw the love story of many … Read More

Pub Quiz for Kids with Patrick Monahan 4****

Patrick Monahan is a force of nature when it comes to making people laugh – you can’t help but be swept up in his high energy excitement and charm. Not surprisingly, his Pub Quiz was chaotic, crazy, and really good … Read More