THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES First published in 1954, Jean Giono’s environmental tale centres on one man who transformed a barren area of the French Alps with trees. Edinburgh-based Puppet State Theatre Company take Giono’s tale and do a similar transformation, turning it into a
sensory wonderland
of lavender-scented comedy. A 2006 hit
for both children
and adults that’s
more than worthy of your attention.
I Scottish Storytelling Centre. 556 9579, until 27 Aug (not 27), 1pm, £7.50 (C5).
SQUESTEQE‘iS
Little Howard, the cartoon sidekick oi comedian Howard Read, takes time out from his show, Little Howard And The Magic Pencil of Life and Death, to answer our questions
5 great things about being small?
Being able to tie people's shoelaces together under tables; tricking people into thinking you're further away than you are; winning at limbo dancing; being able to lie on the floor and know what the world looks like to mice; seeing the bogies up people's noses.
4 reasons why people should come and see your Fringe show?
Me; Big Howard; 3D glasses; you might get turned into a cartoon! 3 things you like about being in Edinburgh?
N'sauce (which is what yOu have on your chips. it '3 made out of ‘N's'); bagpiping with Les Dennis; stomping on flying ants!
2 things you like doing when Big Howard isn't around to stop you?
I run around the flat naked and put Angel Delight in his shoes.
1 word that sums up your relationship with Big Howard?
'EggyV
I Assembly Rooms, 623 3030, until 27 Aug, 1 1.30am, £8-£9
(£ 7—£8).
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:2: Men of Steel Mad puppetry and messy food combine in this chaotic Australian show. See review. page 46. Assembly Rooms, 623 3030, until 27 Aug (not 20), 11am, £8-£9 (£7—£8).
If: The lives and the Shoemaker The most beautifully crafted puppets in town, from Fringe favourites the Theatre of Widdershins. See review. page 47. Quaker Meeting House, 220 6109, until 25 Aug (not 19), 2.30pm, £7 (£5).
:2: Aesop’s Fables With the aid of three hugely talented performers. former Children's Laureate, Michael Morporgo transforms Aesop's morality tales into a fun five star show for both adults and children. Assembly Rooms, 623 3030, untll27 Aug, 12.15pm, £9—£10 (£8—£9).
:2: Modern Cautionary Tales For Children Poetry, dark tales and lots of fun participation from the very wonderful Murray Lachlan Young. Gilded Balloon Teviot, 668 1633, until 27 Aug (not 20), noon, £6—£7 (£5—£6).
:2: The Big lilllng: This Time It’s Pie-Sonal Pie puns and film noir tun abound in this daft detective thriller. made as much for grown-ups as children. See review, page 47. Underbelly, 0870 745 3083, until 27 Aug (not 15). 10.45am, £8-£9 (£5—£6).
:1: The Boy And The Dog Who Walked To The Moon Adventurous tale filled with charming storytelling and witty narration. See review. page 46. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 27 Aug, 11.35am, £7.50 (£6).
:2: Monster Hits A bored grandson soon finds fun in his attic bedroom in this lively show with catchy tunes from Tall Stories. C too, 0845 2601234, until 27 Aug. 2.10pm, £6.50—£8. 50 (£4.50—£6. 50).
For venue addresses see index page 80