It's been a few years since anyone has seen Jeremy Lion in Edinburgh which is a shame and perhaps a surprise given the number of pubs and bars open late during the festival. For those who haven't attended one of Mr Lion's "children's" shows before it's probably worth pointing out that he is probably one of the last people that you would entrust your precious little ones to for an hour's entertainment.
The theme this time around is the environment. Not the first person you'd think of as an ambassador for the green cause you would think. Until that is he is visited by an apparition disturbing his midday nap one day. Or is it drink induced psychosis? And so starts a Scrooge-like journey as he is transported and confronted with the consequences of environmental neglect. It's a cross between A Christmas Carol and Dr Who. Well kind of.
For those who are familiar then this show will not disappoint. All the old ingredients are there: the over ambitiously crafted home made props, the laconic Hilary Cox and of course the relentless but hilarious pursuit of the next drink.
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