Jasper Cunningham reviews Bruce at the Underbelly, Edinburgh If you think there is nothing funny about sponges, you’ve probably never seen Bruce. With a Back to the Future-esque plotline this show follows Bruce, the sentient block of foam, through his life. What is by far most impressive is […]
Harry Henderson reviews Peter and the Wolf at Assembly, Edinburgh Peter is visiting his Granddad who lives in the woods and, whereas Granddad fears all the animals that lurk behind the trees, Peter is eager to explore all that nature holds. Goblin Theatre have taken the essence of […]
Harry Henderson reviews A Strange New Space at Summerhall, Edinburgh This simple children’s show touches on complex issues of home, separation and the refugee crisis. Using a cardboard box and the few items inside a rucksack, Tessa Bide tells the story of Amira – a young girl who […]
Smoking Apples produce theatre that combines puppetry and visual imagery, and are known for their unconventional choice of subject matter. In their latest production they tackle the fishing industry, showing the problems faced by small independent fisheries. Our main puppet character is Alf, a man who has fished […]
Mask, puppetry and physical theatre combine to tell the story of Jack, a boy who ends up on the street after his alcoholic mother dies. It’s a sad tale and one full of demons, but the puppetry and the mask work allow us to explore these dark issues […]