Genre: Children's Theatre
Review: A Cockroach and Furry Blurry Fluffy Things
Delightful show, positive, creative and imaginative!
Review: Chores
The theatre turns into a messy children's room, toilet papers and toys scattered everywhere!
Review: The Adventures of Robin Hood
A Plethora of Swashbuckling Heroes and Lovable Rogues in this endearing rendition of Robin Hood
Review: Arr We There Yet?
A Madcap Mashup of Circus and Storytelling with a Little Tango for Extra Spice
Review: Oskar’s Amazing Adventure
Oskar's a lovable puppy, living out life in Switzerland with a myriad of other creatures and, of course, a grandmother.
Review: Bear North
Do come if you want charm, unpredictable choruses and weather. And where else can you see a dancing bear not even brushed backwards in the making of this show?
Review: The Boy, the Piano and the Beach
A good experiment that the Slot Machine Theatre hasn't quite managed to pull off… yet.
Review: Random Selfies
This is sweet, fleet story-telling with just the right amount of pitch and yaw for anyone to take, without it becoming too dark or didactic. Ten-year-old Lola’s engaging, and in Natalia Hinds’ hands utterly believable, energetically inhabited with a sense of fun clearly relished by this revelatory actor.
Review: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Any first-time play-goer should have this etched as a memory forever. It can’t be anything other than outstanding. Enjoy as an early Christmas gift to yourselves.
Review: Rocket Post
Children’s theatre, brought to the young with inventiveness, colour and panache.
Review: AnimAlphabet the Musical
Musical for 3-11-year-olds with excellent songs, strong performers and some eyebrow-raising choices
Review: David Walliams’ The First Hippo on the Moon
A great children’s story told with much flair and tenderness.
Review: Shakespeare for Kids : Toil and Trouble
Fun forty-five minute introduction to Shakespeare. For parents as well as their offspring.
Review: Heartwood
A family tale that has a heart of gold rather than wood but plenty of mileage to get through which will soften yours.
Review: The Tale of the Cockatrice
A superior piece of children’s theatre that tells an ancient tale with plenty of new tricks.
Review: The Wonderful World of Lapin
Charming and entertaining family show that will delight the very young.
Review: Jason and the Argonauts
An impressive modern take on the legend of Jason and the Golden Fleece with contemporary power and focus.
Review: Funny Stuff For Happy People
Silliness that every adult must see. And it’s fun for kids as well.
Review: Ways to Shine
Children’s piece which unites day and night to show how cooperation should be the cornerstone of diversity
Review: Wonderland
The ingredients are there: it’s a magical idea, and just needs a quieter rationale and – to make it a great show - a few more memorable numbers. But if you care for musicals, see it for an outstanding clutch of performers and a dream of something perennial.
Review: The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch
"...as near perfect a show as I would want to take my children to..."
Review: Comedy Club for Kids
A lot of fun, a lot of laughs, a lot of joy. And (mostly) age-appropriate.
Review: Christopher Nibble.
"The Guinea pigs of Dandeville are munching the poor over-stretched dandelion population out of existence and heading for eco-disaster!!
Review: The Amazing Bubble Man
"A great show that combines entertainment with science with spectacle."
Review: Seeing Stars
Here’s Tycho Brahe to lead us by his gold nose. You can never start star-gazing too young; this Rust and Stardust production is a dazzling place to start. Enchanting, informative and exhilarating in equal measure; Conlon and Sommers’ singing sets a magical seal on this star-breaking look at the universe.
Review: The Wizard of Oz
It beggars belief that on one tiny stage we can be subjected to so many scene stages so expertly handled, so many backdrops and scenery shifts, not to mention a cast of twenty-two who can all sing. This production is good enough for a larger professional stage. If you get a chance, ask for a ticket or return.
Review: Tiger in Blossom
A delightful Korean fairy tale for children that is as wonderful as it is beautifully played out
Review: The Mystery at Ginger Creek: An Interactive Adventure
A well designed mystery the kids were itching to solve
Review: Bubble Show With Milkshake and Dr Bubble
Nonstop bubble chaos, skills abd some beautiful moments
Review: Children Are Stinky
Never mind the kids! Jaw-dropping circus trick tease that had the adults crying for more.
Review: Molly Whuppie
An engaging hour or so in the company of masters in Scottish storytelling for children
Review: The Ruff Guide to Shakespeare
Thirty seven plays and Shakespeare’s life story in under fifty minutes.
Review: The Cat In The Hat
Standard yet enthusiastic fare of Thing One, Thing Two and a day out the rain
Review: Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs 2: The Magic Cutlass
Lively action packed family show.
Review: Pinocchio
Join Bard & Troubadour on a truly magical journary for all ages, as Pinocchio faces scoundrels, set-backs and sea monsters on his quest to become a real boy, in this loving recreation of the classic Italian fairy tale.
Review: Comedy Club 4 Kids
Funny, warm and accessible comedy stand up for children and their parents.
Review: Persona
Clean focused reading by Bexelei Theatre's young talent of Jon Barton's new play on trolling
Review: Anatomy Of The Piano (For Beginners)
"...incredibly clever and well-executed...I loved this show"
Review: Flight
A simply staged but physically impressive piece of family friendly theatre adapted from The Little Prince
Review: Jack and Molly and the Beanstalk
A good retelling of a standard fairytale that is updated but has a traditional ending
Review: Shakespeare in the Garden : Cheer Up Hamlet
Comedic, musical adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s darker tragedies.
Review: The Play’s The Thing – Shakespeare for Kids
Helter-skelter introduction to the best of the Bard.
Review: Taiwan Season – The Paper Play
Clever visual storytelling, sensitive, witty and very creative.
Review: Damsels In Success
Sisters are doin' it for themselves .. including the evil step ones, presumably ...
Review: Alfie White: Space Explorer
The perfect adventure of mystery and discovery for even the most inquisitive minds of any five to ten year old.
Review: Fraxi Queen of the Forest
A 'MUST SEE' for children aged 8+. A triumph of whimsical physical theatre
Review: The Tale of Tommy O’Quire
Stunning storytelling. One to take your inner child to should you not have any real ones to hand.
Review: The Last of the Dragons
A charming children’s show that tackles gender stereotyping and being nice to dragons
Review: The Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie
A high-energy riot, jam packed with all the fun of the fair.
Review: Gold Stars and Dragon Marks
Theatre in education performance that effectively tackles bullying
Review: The Bee Man of Orn
" told with vigour and intelligence that completely engages adults as well as children"
Review: The Snow Queen
Review: The Adventure Machine
A fun and friendly tribute to the adventure books of old where the audience get to pick what the hero does next, for children 7 and up.
