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‘There's no point being a grown-up if you can't be childish sometimes.‘
— Dr Who.
* Silly Billy Bum Breath Who would have thought being stuck in a prison cell could be so much fun. Lots of laughs for young and old at this innovative sketch show. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, untr/ 28 Aug, 72.55pm, [‘7. * The King’s Got Donkey’s Ears Wonderful storytelling, fantastic puppets and an innovative set; you'll find them all in this charming She may be the most beautiful creature in Show based on Greek myths. the ocean, but the eponymous fish is ugly Quaker Meemg House. 220 on the inside, and friends are thin on the 5 709' mm] 25 Aug, 70,303m, ground. Through a series of catchy songs, {:6 ([4) she finally learns the error of her ways. The * The Gruflakfs cm” Ta” Blunderbus Theatre Company crew are Stones adapt Julia talented puppeteers, using an entire Donaldson's fO||OW-Up to The school of colourful fish as their cast, while Gruffa/Q with great acting and their witty banter keeps grown-ups Catchy Songs Assemb/y smiling. 100- (Kelly Apterl Rooms, 226 2428, until 28 ' ' ' Aug. 2pm, [37.50—28.50 (56.50—87.50). * The Man Who Planted Trees Puppetry with a difference. as Puppet State
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