Everybody knows the story of Little Red Riding Hood, don't they?

Apparently they don't, because, as Paul Boyd's musical for children demonstrates, there have been many versions of the folk tale told all over the world.

The one guaranteed to stay alive the longest is passed down by mouth from generation to generation, gaining new strength in the telling and remaining in the hearts of those who hear it.

The five travellers in Zoe Seaton's zany new production set about reviving and treasuring the art of storytelling.

They explode into Stuart Marshall's Mad Max scrapyard aboard a crazily customised pod, pausing for the night in a dark clearing.

They gather around the fire to sing songs and re-enact one of their favourite stories, the one about the little girl who sets out through the forest with a basket of goodies for her grandmother, wearing a red cloak to protect her from the elements.

But can it also protect her from greater, unseen dangers lurking in the world outside?

Boyd has put much thought into this beautifully presented show, but having raised important issues such as bullying, child protection, discrimination and the power of the imagination, he does not entirely resolve them, and the show ends up being less entertaining than it might be.

This is in spite of the cast's spirited ensemble performance, encapsulating a variety of song, dance and narration styles.

As the fairy tale unfolds, real dangers close in around the travellers in the shape of a pack of wolves. Seaton and choreographer Jools Beech have done a fine job of fusing drama and movement with the striking visual effects of Marshall and John Riddell, and the talented Mary McNally is a delightfully engaging Rose, in whom the spirit of Red Riding Hood lives on.

Runs until January 5th; to book, phone 048-90381081