Muttnik, The First Dog In Space

Niki McCretton devised the story of Muttnik, a stray, scavenging on the streets of Moscow, until one day she is captured and taken to the Russian Space Centre. Through her curiosity and ingenuity she is eventually launched into space. Based on the true story of the 1957 Sputnik 2 rocket-dog.

Niki McCretton performs this one-woman show with ease and to great effect. She encourages the audience to join in in various ways and uses her minimal props in numerous inventive and humourous ways.

Adults and children alike seemed to enjoy this fusion of physical theatre and mime. The appearance of the puppet Muttnik was also appealing and when Niki took her outside after the show all the kids had the chance to meet her.

A very pleasant way to start off a day of Fringe viewing.

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Venue & Venue number

Pleasance Below V33

Dates

2 to 28 August (not 15)

Times

11.25 to 12.24

Company

Niki McCretton

Fringe Programme page number;   12