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Armed with two shows - The Gruffalo and How the Giraffe Got Its Neck - Tall Stories return to conquer the Fringe once again
Name 5 words to describe the Tall Stories style Physical. visual. musical, comical, universal.
What 4 things should good children’s theatre try and do?
Entertain, inspire. excite and appeal to adults as much as children.
Name 3 reasons why people should come and see your two Fringe shows.
To see their favourite picture book brought to life on stage; to find out how the Giraffe got its neck; to get in out of the rain. What are the 2 best things about playing the Ffinge?
Seeing lots of other shows; keeping fit by walking up and downhill.
What 1 word sums up How the Giraffe Got Its Neck?
Evolutionary! I C too, 0845 2607234, 37 Jul—25 Aug (not 72), 2. 70pm (Gruffa/O) and 3.20pm (Giraffe), £7 .50—1‘950 ($5.504) 7 .50).
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2%: The Mozart Question - Michael Morpurgo Not-to- be-missed stage adaptation of a story by one of the finest children’s writers of all time. Assembly Rooms, 623 3030, 3—25 Aug (not 77), 72. 75pm,
£7 7 —£‘ 72 (EQ—E 70). Previews until 2 Aug, £5.
=i< Three Billy Goats Gruff 8. Other Furry Tails Theatre of Widdershins are back — hurrah! See Big Picture, left. Scottish StOryte/Iing Centre, 556 95 79, 2-23 Aug (not 3, 10, 17), 77am, £7.50 (£5).
2%: We All Fall Down It’s 1665 and the plague rages all around. Dark musical comedy for ages 8+. See preview, page 42. Underbelly, 0844 545 8252, 2—24 Aug, 4. 75pm, 89—870 (£647). Previews 37 Jul 8. 7 Aug, £6.
:l‘! How The Giraffe Got Its Neck Great musical fun from Tall Stories for ages 4+. See 5 Questions, left. C too, 0845 260 7234, until 25 Aug (not 72), 3.20pm, $750-$950 (£5.50—E8. 50).
'21: Cloudcuckooland Live musicians dressed as birds and a whole heap of poo. What more could a child want? See preview, page 43. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, 2—25 Aug, 72. 50pm, £8. 50 (£7). Previews 30—37 Jul, £5.
2‘3: The Greatest Bubble Show On Earth The Amazing Bubble Man is back in Edinburgh after his Fringe debut last year. Great for little ones who enjoy a spectacle and anyone who fancies standing inside a giant bubble. C too. 0845 260 7234, until 25 Aug (not 72), 72. 70pm, 26.50-28.50 (£4.50—E7. 50).
Dr Bunhead’s Crash Test Jelly Babies The coolest scientist in town, complete with the dirtiest, noisiest. smelliest experiments you could hope for. Musical Theatre @ George Square, 662 8740, until 25 Aug (not 5, 6, 72—20), 70am, £70 (£8).
For venue addresses see index page 80.
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