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It'l. w' 5*. f:- %‘ ooooo On the one hand, Dr Bunhead appeals to the simple side in all of us - the part that likes loud bangs, balls of flame and anything that erupts. But there’s more to Bunhead than spectacle, and chances are you’ll walk away from this hour of science-related fun knowing more than when you went in. This year’s show is all about testing - and why sometimes, it’s safer to use a jelly baby than a human being . . . ".L Musical Theatre (0? George Square. 662 8740. until 25 Aug (not 72—20). 70am. £70 (£8).
Storyteller and performance poet Leon Conrad takes time out from his show about Aesop’s life and fables to get creative with our Q&A
5 things you think good children’s theatre should do
Make it magical — make it funny — make it witty — make it fun; and make it pretty difficult for people not to lose themselves in the story
4 reasons why people should come to Aesop The Storyteller lt'll leave you asking questions. lt'll leave you wanting more (hopefullyll. It'll make you wonder why you‘ve not heard more about this strange guy called Aesop who lived nearly three millennia ago. His story is amazing!
3 favourite things about playing the Fringe?
The heady atmosphere of fun. The enormous number of quality things you can do. Quite simply. the camaraderie.
2 reasons why storytelling and poetry are so enjoyable
Give me 1. give me 2 — I'll make a story from the numbers — and hand it back to you — and you can take it with you — and tell it when you're on a jOLirney. which will lead you to the end of a rainbow. where you can hang it on a song.
1 word to sum up the Leon Conrad style?
An infinite number w0uld be quite insufficient as far as I'm concerned! IAesop The Storyteller. Hill Street Theatre, 226 6522, until 24 Aug (not 73 8 20). 72.25pm, [8.50—1.19(EB—£78.50).
2‘15: Three Billy Goats Gruff & Other Furry Tails The talented man behind last year’s Elves and the Shoemaker returns with more beautifully crafted puppets and charming silliness. See review. page 52 Scottish Storytelling Centre, 556 9579. until 23 Aug (not 10 8 17), 77am, £7.50 (85).
if Cloudcuckooland More instruments than you can shake a stick at, and more bird poo than the world can cope with in this fast. funny environmental musical. See review page 52 Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 25 Aug, 72.50pm, £850 (537).
Dr Bunhead’s Crash Test Jelly Babies The coolest scientist in town is back for another helping of messy explosions. loud bangs and squashed confectionery. But do you dare put on a lab coat and join him on stage? See pic. left. Musical Theatre @ George Square, 662 8740, until 25 Aug (not 72—20), 70am, £70 (£8).
‘* Painting Music Workshop A truly lovely way to introduce children to an appreciation of music. Pick up a paintbrush, listen to the live piano. cello and oboe and get creating. Sweet ECA, 0870 2470736, until 25 Aug (not 17), 72.50pm, £3 (£5.50).
Misterstourworm and the Kelpie’s Gift Backed by a beautiful new soundtrack, this Scottish myth of monsters and heroes is brought to life by two dynamic storytellers. See preview. Musical Theatre @ George Square Theatre, 662 8740, 72—25 Aug, 70.308m, £6.50 (£5.50).
‘ The Echo Chamber Journey down into the dark. damp vaults beneath Edinburgh's Old Town. and watch one family cope with life among the ghosts. Spooky stuff. Underbelly '3 Baby Bel/y, 0844 545 8252, until 24 Aug (not 7 2), 7 0.45am, 29—210 (86-27).
For venue addresses see index page 96.
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