There are a number of shows in the
children’s section of the Fringe brochure which deal with the
genre of Fairy Tales. But
how many of them allow the audience a chance to determine the
action? That was just
one of the delights in this family friendly show.
Professor Higgenbottom (yes it is a name)
is on a quest to discover the ‘Ultimate Fairytale’ and she needs
your help. The audience
is given the chance to choose their perfect Prince, Princess and
Wicked Stepmother through the very simple act of holding up a piece
of card. The fairytale
is chosen through a number of showcase scenes which reference
popular culture, leading us to bear witness to ‘Princess Idol’
and the very entertaining ‘Jeffrey Vile’ show.
Along the way there are plenty of nods to classic fairy tales
and knowing references to conventions of the genre.
There are also plenty of laughs to be found
throughout this quirky little show.
Professor Higgenbottom holds the action together superbly and
there are standout performances from emo Princess Stephanie and
wicked stepmother Shania – a chavvy delight.
All in all it’s a show which successfully entertains those
of all ages.
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