The Tiger Who Came to Tea 4****

Judith Kerr’s much known and loved children’s book is brought to life in this simple and delightful production. The three actors on stage in the Pleasance Grande sing and dance their way through the simple and easy to follow story. … Read More

Morgan and West’s Utterly Spiffing Spectaular Magic Show for Children (and Childish Grown-ups!) 4****

As nineteenth century magicians, Mr Morgan and Mr West enter our theatre with their good guy and bad guy roles firmly established. Instantly the audience is wrapped around their fingers and the show begins.

This is a terrific way to … Read More

Tall Tales for Small People: American Folk Stories and Songs 3***

This show was performed in The Pleasance Green, the children were invited to sit on the floor around the campfire whilst they got to relax on the bean bags. This was a great show as not only did it provide … Read More

Jay Foreman’s Disgusting Songs For Revolting Children 4****

What a great experience this was! The show is performed in the Pleasance Green, and to date I have yet to find venues more centred upon children than the Pleasance, so as you arrive, the bigger children(grown ups) are sat … Read More

Katie and the Mona Lisa 4****

Based upon the book by James Mayhew, this is a delightful and thoroughly entertaining musical performance. The cast are engaging and appealing and keep the audience enthralled throughout the entire performance. The story is that of a young girl visiting … Read More

The Piper 5*****

I have awarded  this performance with 5 stars simply because I can’t go any higher. This is a tremendous children’s show which offers the audience full participation in the production from start to finish. It is extremely well worked out … Read More

Stick Man 4****

An altogether thoroughly enjoyable piece of children’s theatre.

This has been wonderfully put together by Scamp theatre, they have taken one of the many delights offered up by Julia Donaldson and have produced a terrific, and rather seasonal piece … Read More

Children’s Haunted Underground Tour – 3***

Peter Berry is our tour leader for the day, in a sweeping black coat, with a Spanish cap on for holding high to avoid losing the group as we head for our caves. It would be hard to lose them, … Read More

Funny Stuff for Happy People – 3***

The show starts very gently, with Silky on guitar, before Martin ‘BigPig’ Mor arrives on stage, adjusting his drum and cymbal, and making his young audience giggle at his silliness.

This is a show packed with funny, silly, things, great … Read More

Here Come the Uglies! – 4****

The bold bright colours in the fringe guide appealed so much to my four year old, that the venue being slightly further than most was quickly dismissed. And for that, I’m glad.

This show is about what happens to the … Read More