Kids, Issue 663
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Greek Myths For Kids by the new Backhand Theatre
12 Aug 2010
A bit too few tales of Kings, Heroes and Monsters
This is the debut show from the newly-formed Backhand Theatre company, and to a certain extent, it shows. There’s nothing new or overly exciting here, and the performances are solid rather than outstanding. That said, the company shows promise, and…
The Emperor's Quest: Chinese folk tale with modern flavour
6 Aug 2010
A balance of catchy songs, snappy dialogue and a satisfying moral
The ageing Emperor is searching for a successor, and to help him decide he gives each child in his realm a seed to nurture. We follow green-fingered Ling and her pals, streetwise Soo and fretful Bobo, in their quest to grow the winning flower. Based on…
Charlie and Lola's Best Bestest Play
6 Aug 2010
TV siblings take the the stage: utterly charming and engaging
When you’re taking a product as insanely successful as Lauren Child’s Charlie and Lola series and attempting to do something new, it can be a risky business. Both the books and the TV programmes have garnered millions of fans, some of whom sat…
The Songbird
6 Aug 2010
Giant Productions's sound poetry at the Botanic Gardens
Glasgow’s Giant Productions makes its Fringe debut with this interactive tone poem about an exotic songbird captured by a ruthless logger. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Botanic Gardens, and performed by a pianist, cellist and two actors, the…
Jeremy Lion answers questions from kids
5 Aug 2010
The children's entertainer answers the questions that popped into our mailbox
Bumbling children’s entertainer Jeremy Lion has taken time out from being near-permanently soused to explore some pressing environmental issues in his new show. He’s still got time for the kids, however, and was more than happy to answer the questions…
Magician Paul Nathan on the magic of sharing laughter with your children
5 Aug 2010
Man behind The I Hate Children Children’s Show
5 reasons people should come and see your show. The show is hilarious for kids and adults; everyone learns how to do a trick and there are tricks and videos available after the show; we have an arrangement with Dr Ana Aguirregabiria, one of…
James Robertson - And the Land Lay Still
5 Aug 2010
One of Scotland's most vital authors tackles our Q&A
James Robertson has been long-listed for the Man Booker Prize of 2006 for The Testament of Gideon Mack and has just published And The Land Lay Still.
