Forbidden Theatre Company

With a cast that can boast a possible Pop Idol (recently selected), and two others who have toured with Peter Bowles and Clive mantle the pedigree of the performers is impressive. The company first visited the fringe in 1995 and I saw and enjoyed their production of Alice in Wonderland in 2001.

The Frog Prince is a combination of the title fairytale mixed in with the Sleeping Beauty and little excerpts of one or two others blended in for good measure.  It is very well performed by the seven strong cast although the words of several of the songs were difficult to hear. The cleverly designed costumes in some ways more than make up for this and everyone manages to stay in character well, although the characters change from scene to scene. The pace of the show will probably quicken as the run progresses.

This enjoyable fun performance is probably more for the adults and slightly older children youngsters might love it too.

Venue;  C, Chambers Street  V 34

Dates;  30th July  to  16th August

Times;     15-00  to  16-10

Fringe programme page number  136