Based
on the very real fact that in 1918 two young cousins Elsie and
Frances took photographs of Faeries at the bottom of their garden.
Although it was some time before these pictures caused a stir no one has been able to
prove conclusively whether they were real or fake. To the extent
that sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote a book detailing their accuracy
and reality.
'Faeries'
at the George Square Theatre covers these events and others
surrounding the girls. Written by Stephen Langston who is also the
productions Musical Director and keyboard player with additional
lyrics and book by Wendy McPike, who plays one of the cousins,
produced by SL Productions.
This
is an extremely enjoyable musical, which despite some initial
technical problems with sound, allowed us to enjoy a world between
fantasy and reality. With some catchy musical numbers and almost
ballet like dance routines.
The
show has been developing and changing since its conception in 2006
and had to be adapted again for the Fringe. The set costumes and
lighting effects vary from ethereal to earthy.
This
enjoyable musical takes us back to typical fringe fare which has
room for further change whilst being enjoyable.
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