toooB

Pleasance

A lovely gentle immersive environment for the littlest of theatre goers.

toooB was a simple concept well executed. The visual storytelling was engaging and clear, and the older little ones followed the narrative of toooB exploring, dancing, munching, throwing-up and ultimately, the moment of wonder when the performer shed her tube and emerged into the space.  My tiny reviewer (let’s call him Boyo- 7.5 months old) was mesmerized throughout the 25 minutes of performance and 20 mins of play after, where the kids got to explore the space and the props,  many shiny balls, lights and of course, toooBs.

The performer did well during the play to interact wordlessly with the little ones at their level, without ever being too much, which helped boyo to feel confident enough to venture a little further from me (backwards, we’ve not mastered forwards yet). 

For me, it was a great start to the day, and to the Fringe. With so many awful things going on in the world, spending a little time in a beautiful space with someone who has clearly put love and care into making a creative experience for tiny people is a special thing. Weirdly, it made me a little teary.

Extra pros, pleasance courtyard has a kid zone play area, buggy park and baby change right next to the venue (also Phil, a very helpful staff member who went out of his way to fix boyo’s pram wheel when it broke on the cobbles!)

(Written by Debs Hahn)