To stage an outdoor performance during a Scottish summer takes a lot of pluck. Yet, this is no ordinary outdoor performance and, as we are led through the magnificent Manse Gardens, a new surprise behind each bush is enough to distract us from the drizzle. This fun take on a classic tale is supported by some refreshing characters including a bumbling bear, a restless rabbit and a wonderfully incompetent double act in the guise of a fox and a wolf.

 

Interaction is encouraged as the children help the friendly animals to protect Little Red Riding Hood, and the humour is not too immature for parents. A heartening moral at the end will leave you feeling warmed, even if the sun does not.