Ann Mallinson reports from Edinburgh that HAIRY MACLARY AND FRIENDS was exceedingly popular at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and sold out every single performance, including two extra performances put on at the request of the Assembly Rooms at the end of the run.
The show received most enthusiastic reviews including this one in The List:
This is old-school children’s theatre in all the right ways. Based on Lynley Dodd’s hugely popular picture books, the show ticks all the kiddie boxes: audience participation that’s fun, but not humiliating; lively songs; a few ‘it’s behind you’ moments; and – best of all – actors dressed up in big fluffy costumes!
Hardly anybody does that these days, preferring to indicate a character through their acting rather sewing ability. But it’s fun to see five dogs covered in fur chase each other around the stage, or lie on their back looking for a tummy rub. Through storytelling and song, the company work their way through five of Dodd’s tales, aided by live music and a simple but effective set. Hairy Maclary won’t win any awards for innovation, but it will certainly keep you entertained.
And I loved this comment from mums.net:
"...hairy maclary was fab, my nearly 3 year old practically levitated in excitement..."
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