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

Bec and Tom’s Awesome Laundry 5*****

Having seen a preview of this show in another Fringe performance, The Big Breakfast, we were entertained enough to go along and see the whole of Bec and Tom’s Awesome Laundry.

We were not disappointed! From the minute we sat … Read More

The Breakfast Club 4****

First thing on a Saturday morning, I woke my somewhat bemused daughter from her bed to catch a train from Fife into Edinburgh to catch the appropriately named Breakfast Club on at The Gilded Balloon. I was soon forgiven. The … Read More

The Big Bite-Size Plays Factory Goes Down the Toilet 4****

There are few things in life that are guaranteed to secure a giggle from children. One of them is the word poo! In this highly entertaining show, the word poo is used with plentiful abundance, (along with others), delighting the … Read More

Princess Pumpalot

4 stars ****

A very enjoyable romp for young children and their parents, Princess Pumpalot has the best of panto mixed in with more traditional childrens’ storytelling. Plenty of energy and visuals help to keep even the youngest audience member … Read More

Baby Loves Disco – 4 stars ****

I’ve attended a few discos in my time, although very few of them have started at 11am in the morning! Baby Loves Disco is a dance event with a difference, one of Edinburgh’s clubs is turned into a family-friendly venue … Read More

My Brother The Robot 5*****

Brought to us by Tall Stories, this is another absolute triumph on their behalf, their previous offerings have included The Gruffalo, Room on The Broom and The Snail and the Whale, so the benchmark was high. They did not disappoint, … Read More

Sam Rose in the Shadows 5*****

This was a beautiful story, told through, song, narrative and simple yet stunning puppetry. The cast were engaging and had the audience transfixed from the very start.

It is the story of Sam Rose and his box of sad things … Read More