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The Ugly Duckling (3 stars)

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The Ugly Duckling
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Byrnes and Fowler, the creators of The Mole Who Knew It Was None of His Business, adapt Hans Christian Andersen's tale of an unhappy duckling who grows into a beautiful swan and discovers that true beauty lies within. Told in unique Kipper Tie style with lashings of catchy tunes and magical storytelling, this promises to be a whole heap of farmyard fun! Turns out he wasn't ugly after all! Theatre to enchant and delight all ages. 'Perfectly pitched' (Guardian). Winners of Best Event for Young People Buxton Fringe and Hairline Highlight award. All ages.

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The Ugly Duckling

4 Aug 20123 stars

Kipper Tie Theatre's charming show proves beauty’s only skin deep

There are some valuable lessons to be learned in this simple yet effective show by Kipper Tie Theatre. Namely that being brave, imaginative and clever is a whole lot more important than being beautiful. Performers Bernie Byrnes and Sally Lofthouse…

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