Children'review: Antoine and the Paper Aeroplane

THIS charming little children’s show is more ambitious than most, artfully staged and directed, with a live incidental soundtrack provided by acclaimed folk guitarist Budam. It’s a devised piece, inspired by the life and work of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the author of The Little Prince.

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The action centres on a downed aviator, stranded in the desert with dwindling supplies, a limited water supply and seemingly no hope of escaping to safety. To stave off insanity, the pilot invents a friend: a puppet assembled from the various gears and machine parts that lie strewn about the sandy wastes. The pair tell each other stories, build a shelter and try to keep out of the way of a nasty-looking rattlesnake.

The richly evocative backdrop is provided by set design, lighting and music that are all vastly superior to the majority of children’s shows on the Fringe this year. The action is sedate rather than exhilarating, but the gentle story unfolds beautifully.

Until 31 August. Today 10:30am