‘Cinderella Ice Cream Seller’ Edinburgh Reviews Round Up

Written By Tristan Jackson-Pate

Lauren Harthorpe in Cinderella Ice Cream Seller

We’ve just completed our Fringe run and the team have returned to England. We’ve been so delighted with the feedback for the show, key reviews include:

  • The Scotsman: “A whimsical reimagining… a song-filled journey of entrepreneurship, flavour, and fairy-tale reinvention.”

  • The List: ★★★★★ “A perfectly scrumptious scoop of children’s theatre…. polished and professional”

  • Broadway Baby: ★★★★ (“funny and engaging… catchy songs”)

  • Lothians With Littles: “Charming and creatively reimagined… giggling from start to finish.”

  • Edinburgh Fringe Family Guide: “Funny, heart-warming, and completely captivating,” with “flawless vocals.”

We’re also delighted to have been shortlisted for Best Kids Show at The List Festival Awards 2025; winners will be announced on 22 August 2025.

Tristan Jackson-Pate

My name is Tristan Jackson-Pate and I am a theatre maker.

I’m originally from Stroud and first found a place of belonging in a youth theatre, which changed my life. I went on to train as an actor at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and now I find the most joy in creating professional theatre with and for young people.

Since 2015, I’ve been Artistic Director of the award-winning People’s Theatre Collective in Oxfordshire. I’ve also worked in a freelance capacity with wonderful organisations like Creation Theatre, Oxford Playhouse and The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry.

During ten years as a writer, director and facilitator, I’ve written nine plays, a short film, and facilitated inclusive community arts projects in creative writing, devised theatre, and music composition with diverse participants. My freelance writing includes children’s stories, song commissions, educational videos, and sightseeing tours.

I’m an Associate Artist at Royal & Derngate, Northampton, a past Associate at the Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham and a Mentor Director for the National Theatre Connections programme.

As a trustee for Sophie's Silver Lining Fund, I’m committed to creating inclusive, youth led spaces that empower young people to discover their potential no matter their background. A drive to reduce inequality and champion fairer opportunities underpins all my work.

https://tristanjackson-pate.co.uk
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