children's shows review

Suitcase Circus

Olypuppet

A load of rubbish was transformed into wacky little puppets that the creepy ringmaster manipulated to dance and sing around the stage. Singing kettles aren't quite my cup of tea, but this was a case of suiting the little people, who by their smiles and high spirits were clearly entertained. Immature attention spans were held with audience interaction – a hypnotist snake tried to hypnotise one little girl – and the kids showed their appreciation by whooping and running amok around the venue. I may not have been won over, but at the end of the show the kids were all still eager for more, crowding on to the stage to meet the ringmaster like the sort of fans most performers would kill for.

Udder Place, 10 - 11 May, 2:00pm, £10.00 (£7.00), fpp 29

tw rating: 3/5

published: Aug-2008

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