“Being able to attend a circus show, and then turn around and walk down the street to an acapella concert makes attending the Fringe one of the highlights of my year!”
WHO: Christopher Vuk
WHAT: “Join Fiddlefox and Baby Shark as they travel to different lands around the world seeking a lost friend, while experiencing the sights and sounds of each culture represented in a multimedia format with live music, animated video, magic and story.”
WHERE: Gilded Balloon Patter House – Dram (Venue 24)
WHEN: 10:20 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
As an international performer, having collaborated with Sesame Street, John Mayer, Paul Simon, Riverdance, Celtic Woman, and others, I am thrilled to bring an original, choose-your-own-adventure, theatrical performance for children to the Fringe! I first attended the Fringe in 2017 (by accident, having no idea the what or when the Fringe was when I arrived), and fondly remember it as the most wonderful artistic event I’ve ever attended. The sheer scale and variety of the festival absolutely blew my mind, and this year I believe our all ages show is something unique from anything else at the Fringe! Being able to attend a circus show, and then turn around and walk down the street to an acapella concert makes attending the Fringe one of the highlights of my year!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
My 2023 tour was largely inspired by a David Copperfield magic show that I attended with my 8 year old son in Las Vegas. Despite the incredible magic that David presented, I was struck by the way he told his personal story, and was so engaged by how story could transform a large scale event into something that felt intimate and meaningful. This is something that I have taken to heart, and attempt to do through each of my shows, giving the audience moments of meaningful connection throughout the performance.
Tell us about your show.
Baby Shark and Tails of the Seven Seas is an immersive musical experience designed for children ages 1-10 as they travel to different lands around the world seeking a lost friend, while experiencing the sights and sounds of each culture through song, magic, and story. Written and produced by Christopher Vuk, founder of the Boston String Quartet, the show will be premiering at the Edinburgh Fringe, followed by the Edmonton Fringe, followed by an International Tour in 2025.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
If you’ve seen our show, then I recommend the Abracadabra Family Friendly Magic Show. My children and I attended one of their performances years ago, and loved the energy that they bring to the stage, the assortment of clever magic tricks, and the way that they are able to engage the audience and involve them in the performance.
A new show that I’m excited to attend this year is “The Smeds and The Smoos”. As a fan of the modern classic children’s tales The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, this new show promises to bring the much loved tale of star-crossed aliens to the stage.
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