Arts: EDINBURGH FESTIVAL '99: Fringe: Children's Theatre
Fru-Fru Wireworks
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It's pleasing to see children's theatre that's more about stirring the imagination than applauding the performers. No gags, no pressure to join in and no entrance fee. Just a gentle and very charming meander through the imagination of a little girl. "My Umbrella Can Turn Into a Balloon" is one of many children's tales told by Slovenia's leading puppet theatre, . As a little girl searches for her lost ball she quickly discovers her umbrella is a balloon too - and together they can fly.
The set is incredibly simple and appealing - a sort of wooden box with windows that change from being the sea to the city or a meadow. With everything cheerful, it's a great half-hour, whether you're four or forty.
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