Café van der Brocke

It's the hottest Fringe in 75 years a baptism of fire by any standards but this talented Aquila Youth Theatre cast take it all in their stride .
Their energy does not sag. Powerfully compelling ,raw and talented rarely seen in such a young cast. Grab a ticket whilst you can .

Worth being aware overran by 10 mins! Difficult when on a schedule.

Amazing show, very atmospheric - you really get a sense of the chaos, the terror and arbitrary nature of war and its impact on people. The acting was so impressive. A must watch!!

There were performances from a number of this young cast that were extraordinary. As is usually the case when you take a chance on a show at the fringe you don't know what to expect, well with this one I was so pleased I took the gamble. I was moved by the performances at a number of points. I was Impressed enough to wait for an opportunity to speak to the writer after the show, who also had a part in the production, to congratulate him on the achievement. Highly recomended.

Aquila Theatre return with a triumphant performance at this years Fringe. An outstanding piece of theatre that grips you from the outset. The cast are committed, engaging and perform the play with such passion. See them this week whilst you can!

A fantastic play from Aquila youth theatre set in harrowing circumstances as a group of children seek to survive in a bombed out city during WWI. The story is brought to life with intensity by a committed and talented young cast. Strongly recommend for both the story and the talent on display.

Wow! What a fantastic story about a group of children trapped in a bombed-out city. The plot unfolds with twists and turns keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. The emotional intensity displayed by the cast is impressive and convincing. What a talented group of players. I encourage you to see for yourself.

This is yet another in a long line of utterly captivating Aquila Youth Company fringe performances. This young but frighteningly talented cast deliver a Stella performance of an original play. If you want to be captivated and entertained then see this show. The future of the fringe is in good hands.

This is a play that grips you from the start. Some shows you passively watch but with this show you gasp and hold your breath as you are truly transported to the war damaged cafe cellar in this marvellous production. This is the play for you if you want to see truthful, gritty and heartfelt acting with plenty of realistic atmosphere.

Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amazing performance by all actors in this very powerful play!

This show was absolutely compelling in every way.
Both the content and acting were excellent, as well as being extremely emotive and thought provoking. A well written and passionate production - a must see!

I loved this play. The cast conveyed the desperation of the war time situation well and we were carried along with their emotion. It was fast paced with a gritty subject matter. A huge success from this youth theatre group.