Martha was written by Andy Manley, Gill Robertson and Annie Wood six years ago, but it is playing at the Fringe, this August until the 29th. The play has been toured all over Britain and North America , including a run on Broadway.

It is a play about friendship and trust, about learning to let people into your life, letting them go and keeping hold of the memories you created together.

Pauline Knowles plays Martha, a stubborn, crabbit women. She lives in a small wooden house by the sea, with a sign on her door that says 'Don't Knock, Just Go Away.' She's rude to the postman who tries to make friends with her, Martha is, most of all, lonely. Then, Martha meets a goose as stubborn as she is, who refuses to stop pestering her, who won't knock, but won't go away either. Goose, manipulated beautifully on stage by Rick Conte, teaches Martha how to have fun and make friends, fun that the audience shares.

Children love this play; it is a really enjoyable watch, and a great way to start a day at the Fringe. You'll leave with a smile on your face and a skip in your step, whatever your age.

Go see, go see!