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Red Ladder Local

The Story Forge

16 Apr 2026

Red Ladder Local

Book Tickets

Prepare for pandemonium and tidal waves of laughter in this hilariously unique, all ages theatrical experience!

Two ludicrously loopy Professors create three brand-new myths by unleashing cardboard chaos and your boundless imagination!

Will your adventure unfold in Ancient Egypt, Viking fjords, or Neptune’s deep? You choose! Shape the story, suggest the world and even become the hero!

From the award-winning champions of children’s theatre, Rubbish Shakespeare Company, comes an hour of high-octane family fun: expect clowning, improv, music, and epic cardboard props.

Forge your legend – you’d be mad to myth it!

★★★★★ ‘Creative, fun and delightfully unique’ – NORTH WEST END

Age Guidance 6-106! (or 6+)

Show Length 60 minutes

Tickets are £5 or free to BITMO tenants.

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MORE FIVE STAR REVIEWS

★★★★★

‘Horrible Histories on Steroids!’

THE REVIEWS HUB (2024)

 

★★★★★

‘One of a kind theatrical experience’

NORTH WEST END (2025)

 

★★★★

‘A truly special event’

NORTH WEST END (2024)

 

★★★★★

‘This truly is the perfect show to go to as a family

THEATRE & TONIC

 

★★★★

‘Fast-paced, quick-witted’

WHAT’S WORTH SEEING

 

‘A perfect introduction to theatre for youngsters’

YORKSHIRE TIMES

 

Company Praise

★★★★★

‘It’s pure rubbish… and you’ll love every minute’ 

WEE REVIEW

 

★★★★★

‘A high class piece of entertainment, whatever your age with impeccable comic timing… Go and see it! It’s theatre with something for everyone’

FRINGE REVIEW

 

★★★★★ 

‘Theatre at its very finest’

AT THE THEATRE

 

★★★★★

‘Delightfully wacky’’

FAMILIES EDINBURGH MAGAZINE

 

★★★★★

‘Hilarious and unmissable’

TODDLE ABOUT

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