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Reviews
from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
"...with every part done seamlessly and with cunning genius. It's the science lesson children will so enjoy, they'll never know they've learned something." ***** 5 stars The Herald, 21st August 2008
"It's not often children's theatre truly inspires but this defies anyone, no matter what their age, not to stare in wonder as two techno-clowns present an altogether different kind of science class... This is inventive, well-imagined stuff that keeps a smile on your face from start to finish."**** 4 stars The Scotsman, 20th August 2008. Read the full review here.
"... a wholly multimedia experience and a dazzling display of honest fun. I wish school science was taught like this." **** 4 stars ThreeWeeks, August 2008. Read the full review here.
"...encouraging kids to look at their world through a scientific lens is no easy feat, and Sirop and Smith do it very well." **** 4 stars The List, 14th August 2008
"...a chorus of wows testament to its effect on the young audience." The Stage, 6th August 2008
"Another interesting aspect to Visualise is that it is performed almost entirely without words...This absence of (speech) lends the show a retro feel, reminiscent of the era of silent movies and vaudeville." Dundee Courier 27th August 2009
"The audience gazes mesmerised at the result, as rainbow-coloured ribbon shoots out over their heads, winding and weaving in the air above them. They are further enchanted when shredded toilet paper is blown into the air in front of the light, causing rainbow-coloured snowdrops to fall from the sky. The urge to touch them, even for an adult, is acute and for the children, at whom this show is aimed, it is simply too much. They jump up and down, laughing and snatching at them as they fall."TES 4th September 2009
"Visualise was certainly extremely well received – not just by the kids but also by many of the grownups! I was totally engrossed" Lighting & Sound International August 2009
"Excellent stuff. My kids loved it and they're a tough crowd. Go see it for yourself."
"The best children’s show we’ve ever seen."
"Pure dead brilliant."
"Excellent!!! ten stars. 3 gold medals"
Audience Comments
...and here's some quotes from our previous tours
"I always thought the science was boring. My opinion has changed. Thanks!" Schoolchild, Turkey, November 2007
"...A ground-breaking project!"
Panagiotis Filntisis, Vice-President of the Greek Physics Association. October 2007
"...the show itself was very inspiring and exciting...it was the PERFECT 'product' for our targeted audience. Everybody loved it." British Council Greece, Athens, October 2007
"My son was fascinated with the scientific part of the entire show, the experiments and possible explanations. In terms of how this show changed our lives I can tell you that I have a shopping list with items I need to buy so that we can do the experiments ourselves."Audience member, Bucharest, September 2007
"Dear Debbie and Gaz, you were Simply fantastic! Thank you so much for your great effort and amazing performence! Not to mention our boy couldn't beleive an hour has passed so quickly and was so deeply disappointed the spectacle was over and we had to go... We think this was his first moment in life when he's fallen in love..with what you have shown him.. .Once again, thank you so much and keep up the good work. PLEASE, COME BACK TO SOFIA, SOON" Email from Bulgaria, September 2007
"...an enjoyable and hypnotic show, mischievously presented and skillfully combining multimedia effects with live science to engage a wide audience" Hairline, Edinburgh Fringe August 2007
"it takes a lot to impress your average nine-year-old. But this show does the trick" ThreeWeeks, Edinburgh Fringe August 2007
