UK AUTUMN TOUR 06

"The play combines historical detail and empathy with an utterly engaging storyline ... This production shatters any pre-conceptions you may have about theatre for children. With great writing, a strong cast and creative direction, this is an engaging piece of theatre."
British Theatre Guide

"This family play - superbly performed and executed - has an unsettling climax as we're bundled back out onto the street. Smart, funny, and a little bit scary, it's perfect entertainment for brave children and braver adults."
Belfast Telegraph

"en masse theatre's Boy's Own-styled show for children comes highly recommended"
Scotland on Sunday

AUGUST 05

INDEPENDENT CRITICS' CHOICE
DAILY MAIL CRITICS' CHOICE
SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY CRITICS' CHOICE
EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE CRITICS' CHOICE

"This is a suberb, bold example of total theatre ... Intelligent, funny, chilling and brave, this is Fringe theatre at its best."
* * * * * Three Weeks

"As we are hurriedly ushered into The Shelter to escape the looming air raid, instructions fly round the room and the atmospheric tension of our war zone is established immediately. The kids were loving it! Faces lit up with wonder, fear and excitement ... Appealing to all ages, this is a unique experience. Following two sell-out Fringe First award winning years, en masse theatre does not cease to amaze us with this new production."
* * * * * Edinburgh Guide

"This piece of site-specific theatre will make to laugh and cry, and will also have you drifting from the space in a state of shock ... this is one of those fantastic productions that draws you in then neatly whips away your comforting carpet of expectations. Well worth a look."
* * * * The List

"An unmissable show. Go and see!"
Alfie, aged 10

"The incredible en masse have doe it again, with this creepy, touching show ... Great performances, clever writing and just the right level of audience participation: inclusive but not intimidating. Take your kids to see this!"
Josie, Mother and audience member