children's shows review

Russian Play

Koleso

A fantastic way to start a day at the festival, 'Russian Play' is a big, fun party for kids (and adults too, don't tell!). The friendly performers start off singing and dancing, before dragging members of the audience up on stage to participate, perhaps reluctantly at first, in a number of traditional Russian games and dizzying dances. Before long everyone is joining in, experiencing something like a cross between the hokey-cokey and a Ceilidh; words can't quite do it justice, but it was a tremendous amount of fun, especially when our understanding of the games went awry! Fifty minutes flew past, and by the end of the show everyone there had been won over by this unique, involving glimpse into another culture.

C, 13 - 25 Aug, 11.00am (11.50am), prices vary, fpp 18

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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