“I love BedFringe as it attracts such brilliant performers and there is such a wonderful mix of shows, there really is something for everyone.”
WHO: Lottie Bagnall
WHAT: “Mini Mozart is an interactive musical experience that aims to get babies and toddlers really actively listening to music, not just hearing it.
With at least two live instrumentalists, we deliver an interactive story (a fairy tale such as The Princess and the Pea or The Frog Prince, or even an opera like the Magic Flute or Rossini’s Cinderella) with classical music and well-known nursery rhymes woven in to bring the story to life.
We include sensory games such as a parachute, giant scrunchie, shakers and bubbles so the children can get involved!”
WHERE: Quarry Theatre
WHEN: 20-21 July 2023 @ 11:00 (40mins)
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Is this your first time to Bedfringe?
I have performed at BedFringe before as a singer with local close harmony group The Goldentones, but I haven’t yet brought Mini Mozart to BedFringe!
I came to nearly all the Children’s Theatre events last year with my two young daughters and we all had a great time, but I noticed there were no music events aimed at young children. I have been running Mini Mozart in Bedford for nearly 3 years and I thought it would be the perfect children’s music experience for BedFringe.
I love BedFringe as it attracts such brilliant performers and there is such a wonderful mix of shows, there really is something for everyone. The Quarry is such a beautiful venue and is well set up for young children, and it’s accessible too, which is great news for parents with buggies as well as wheelchair users!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
I’ve been busy maintaining my performing and teaching career and balancing this with raising two young children. Between that I’m not sure I’ve had time to really consolidate any major life lessons, but I’m looking forward to bringing something new to the Fringe this year!
Tell us about your show.
The aim of Mini Mozart is to get little ones really actively listening to music, not just hearing it. I tell a different story every session – sometimes a classic fairytale like The Ugly Duckling, sometimes an opera storyline like the Magic Flute – and we interweave the story with beautiful arrangements of well-known nursery rhymes and stunning classical music. We have at least two professional musicians at every session, and bring a wealth of sensory games and activities to get our babies and toddlers engaging with the music!
What should your audience see at Bedfringe after they’ve seen your show?
Tricky Teddy’s magic show! It was absolutely hilarious last year; my daughters both loved it and my husband was crying with laughter. It’s a show for all ages with something for everyone.
Tremaine Dawkins is also an amazing local gospel singer with a voice like melted chocolate – get along to hear her if you can. Suitable for all ages.
I’ve been to see Debra Kadabra at BedFringe every year since she started performing here – she’s absolutely hilarious, and well worth seeing! Adults only.
Get along to see Chris Kraken if you can. He’s a talented young man branching out into the professional music world in Bedford and beyond. I also happen to be his piano teacher!
My all-time favourite act from last year was Pete Heat – absolutely amazing magic, and super funny and charismatic. He just seems like a really nice bloke as well. Adults only.
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