Throngs of schoolchildren made their way into this show, awestruck faces and loud excited chatter as the ‘wheel of even more science' took centre stage. Doctor Kaboom made his big entrance and immediately cajoled the audience into playing their part when prompted.

For their inaugural fringe run, I could not be more impressed with the energy, warmth and talent of Revel Puck’s Circus. Hailing from East London, the sparky group showcased a medley of acts and talents, threaded together by an adorable love story between a clown and a lion.

Slapstick brings their unique blend of comedy and classical music to take us on a journey that seamlessly merges highbrow and hilarity. This delightful concoction of mischievousness and musicality is an enjoyable hour spent this Fringe. 

A heart-warming take on a classic piece of children’s literature, The Railway Children offers heart and charm. Following three children whose financial circumstances have changed drastically, but who nevertheless find hope in family and purpose through good deeds, this production is a gentle, engaging tale for families at the Fringe. 

Trunk Theatre Project’s performance, Blub Blub, will feel unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, but also comfortingly reminiscent of your primary school theatre productions. Set within an aquarium, the show follows two fish as they endeavour to escape from their confinements. The performance is a delightfully creative execution of an endearingly simple plot, achieved by inventive means. The homemade, garishly bedazzled hats may at first seem a weak attempt at resembling a fish tail, but reality is suspended when the spotlight casts a perfect fish silhouette upon the wall. The bubble machine-cum-cigarette brings a perfectly distilled comedic touch, and the glass walls of the bowl are built in our imaginations by a single note on the xylophone whenever the characters make contact.

Kellyanne’s friends, Pobby and Dingan, are missing in the Australian Outback. When Kellyanne becomes ill, it is up to her brother - 12 year old Ashmol - to find her friends and make her better. He manages to rally the whole of Lightning Ridge to search for them! Only one problem; her friends are invisible.