children's shows review
The Bear Who Paints
Ribcaged Theatre Productions in Association With Blue Penguin Productions
A bright, vivid production that uses song, puppetry and music to tell its tale, 'The Bear Who Paints' is a story with a message about freedom of expression and censorship, with plenty of laughs along the way. The acting is strong across the board, and the integral music in the show adds as much richness and colour as the vibrant costumes and props. There was some lovely audience participation, and a superb puppet at the centre, which the kids loved, plus they got to join in by bringing along their own artwork. Occasionally some of the movement was out of sync, and the guitar needed tuning, but overall it was performed to a very high standard. A cleverly-staged play for all the family.
Pleasance Courtyard, 10-24 Aug (not 19), 11.40am (12:30pm), £7.50 (£5.00), fpp 11
tw rating: 4/5
published: Aug-2008
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