Bee Story – 5*****

The Queen has arrived! And what an entrance from our queen bee! Probably one of the largest entrances you will see at the fringe and it sets the tone for a larger-than-life showcase of talent. Our worker bee is doing … Read More

The Wonder Games with Maddie and Greg – 5*****

The Wonder Games with Maddie and Greg gets started before the show even starts with some audience interaction in the way of us shouting out whether we believe the science facts on the screen and this does a great job … Read More

Moon Dragon for 5 and Under – 3.5 Stars

This 30-minute adventure takes children through a sensory journey of sounds, colour, texture and feelings as we follow Bertie the Moon Dragon who has forgotten to send the Moon up at night. The audience will need to do their best … Read More

The Song of Fergus and Kate – 4****

This is probably one of the sweetest shows at the fringe and takes us on a lovely journey of animation, interactive play, songs, and bubbles.

Jay introduces herself as the narrator of today’s story and she wants us to have … Read More

The Gruffalo, the Giant, and the Mermaid with Julia Donaldson – 1*

I was probably most excited about this children’s show as my 2 absolutely adore these stories, however, the show we saw felt like a rather cheap version put on by an amateur dramatics group.

The show opens with some simple … Read More

Monski Mouse’s Baby Cabaret – 4****

The first Monski Mouse’s Baby Cabaret since 2019! Monski takes the stage with Tom on guitar who likes to buzz like a bee, Michelle who loves a fire engine sound (with accompanying firemen), and Dusty who adores a call and … Read More

Splash Test Dummies 5*****

This show is an old favourite of ours. We’ve seen it about 5 times now and we still absolutely love it. The Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows is the perfect venue for this hilarious and riotous show. A combination … Read More

Smashing Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet 5****

Shakespeare for kids can be challenging. My daughter and I have seen shows that have been a bit too silly, or a bit too dry. This one woman show is just the perfect balance. Lecoq trained actor Penelope Soloman used … Read More

Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall – 5 Stars

I will begin by saying that this is not my first time at a baby disco and I am not worried about dishing out a 1-star as I know all too well what it’s like to be that parent … Read More

Carnival of the Animals by Circa – 4****

We open Circa’s Carnival of Animals with a somewhat ringmaster banging a large stick, seemingly bringing on the animals at the circus. Zebras, elephants, penguins, monkeys, cats? This show has so many animal references you start to lose count, … Read More