Confessions of a Teletubby

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Spoken Word (storytelling, true-life)

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  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

Arguments and poo! Sex and swearing! Blood, sweat, tears and giant rabbits! Life on the set of Teletubbies might not have been quite as you imagined… Nikky Smedley played LaaLaa (the yellow one) in the original series of Teletubbies for six years – that’s a lot of custard for a grown woman to get excited about. Come and hear how she got the job by dressing as a bistro table; what it was really like inside one of those (surprisingly large) Tubby suits; how the NooNoo really worked and why children loved the show so much.

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Ella 113 days ago

This is a charming and wholesome collection of tales from the one and only Laalaa. Nikky is wonderful and a engaging storyteller. This show was in my top 5 of Fringe 2024.

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CHRIS 115 days ago

I thought it was fantastic. I was drawn in so much by the stories. Genuiney engaging and interesting. I would highly recommend,

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Matt Smith 117 days ago

What a brilliant show. Wonderfully wholesome and nostalgic whilst giving real insight into Tubbyland and the life of a Tubby. We really enjoyed Nikky's storytelling and would highly recommend seeing this.

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Kerry 118 days ago

I wasn't really sure what to expect, but the show was a enjoyable insight into what it was like, especially with regards to the awful tabloid press.

***/5

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Laura May 118 days ago

Have you ever wondered how one mere mortal becomes a global phenom?

Nikky Smedley, the OG actress behind the wonderful Laa-Laa, takes us on her epic journey to Tubbyland which pioneered a new way to engage little ones in the UK and beyond. We can relate to the hopes, dreams and hardships of auditions, and stay on the edge of our seats for a bit of gossip - and telly magic.

You know how they say you should meet your idoles because you’d be disappointed? This is the exact opposite. Nikky will remind you of the joy of Teletubbies and will not break its magic spell. Highly recommend!

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Nick Mellish 118 days ago

"Eh-oh!"

To a whole generation of people (and most likely more beyond), you cannot hear the word "Teletubbies" without instantly thinking of Tinky-Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po, not to mention Tubby Toast, rabbits, the Noo Noo and the baby in the sun.

Confessions of a Teletubby is a welcome addition to the Festival Fringe. Nikky Smedley, the actress who played Laa-Laa, gives us an interesting and genuinely funny glimpse into what making television magic took (clue: a lot of hills and sweat and rabbits). Taking you from auditioning to filming and beyond, Smedley is infectious with her enthusiasm and humour. This is a beautifully uncynical look at a show that had a genuine impact on children the world over, and you come away with a newfound respect for the hard work that went behind it all.

(Instagram: @thejosselish)

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The Wee Review (4/5 stars) 115 days ago

Essential watching for any ‘90s baby or particularly curious parents, Confessions of a Teletubby is an alternative and delightful insight into the history of British television.

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EdFringeReview (3/5 stars) 116 days ago

From giant rabbits named after Spice Girls to arguments with BBC producers, Confessions of a Teletubby is warm and entertaining – like being told a story by a friend whose life is far more interesting than yours.

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The Nerd Party 116 days ago

Smedley offers a polished and engaging performance

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