I took my 10-year-old "Little Sister" (we were matched up as sisters by the Big Brother Big Sisters program) to the Faery Trail Theater's interactive production called, "The King of the Faeries Story," in a park in Brentwood, and it was tons of fun for both of us!! We met "Auntie Angelica" (whose real name is Debbie, and who is sooo sweet!) in the park, along with the other little "faery hunters" and their accompanying adults, and Auntie Angelica explained to us that no one knows who the true king of the faeries is, because of a spell put on him years ago (and she explains the back story...). But, she then explains, there's a prophecy that one day, a group of human children will show up in the forest and help the fairies find the king. The children and parents then walk through the forest/park with Auntie Angelica and sing songs that beckon the faeries to come out of hiding, and a handful of beautifully-costumed faeries appear, one by one. They were all wonderful actors with beautiful voices, and the script was very well written--there was plenty of humor for the adults that the kids didn't really get, but made for a more laughter-filled show. My little sister was definitely the oldest/biggest kid there, and I could tell she felt uncomfortable and out of place at first, but by the end of the adventure she was ecstatic, and in the car ride home, she asked me if we could join in another faery hunt in the future! (And I was glad, because I would really like to go to another one too!!) I think believing in magic and fairy tales is of the most wonderful things about being a kid, and I would highly recommend the show for kids up to ages 8-9. For 10- to 12-year-olds, I still say "Go!", but as kids can feel silly taking part in activities that they feel are for younger kids, it would probably be more enjoyable if another kid of the same age were to be able to go too. The theater group puts on several different interactive shows in several locations, from Palos Verdes to Griffith Park, and we will definitely check more of them out. ;) read more

A Faery Hunt is a FUNNY, engaging "for adults & kids" performance which takes place in a number of venues throughout Los Angeles parks. The faeries and event coordinators also hold birthday parties and will appear at other events on occasion. Personally I got a kick out of what I saw, from the faeries, who ranged from elegant to punky - to the comical Monty-Python-esque antics during some scenes, good ole' improv comedy between the fairies and their friends & enemies, really lovely costumes that spark the children's imagination. And it's for a good cause, the group is a 501(c)3 (or whatever it is, a non-profit), that raises funds for hospital and school programs - so you not only get to enjoy an entertaining "faery hunt" but you are giving to charity too. During this performance there was on-site face painting and, apparently the group is growing, as I heard several of the people at the check-in exclaiming over how many people showed up at the Griffith park show today - 120! Quite a crowd. Check out the pictures. I thought it was really well put together. Not only is it an unusual, interactive, outdoors & imaginative activity- children come dressed up (though it's not required), it's a modest $10 per child (adults are free), and this includes a "Faery Hunt" through the woods in a number of the Los Angeles parks (Griffith, Corrigancille or O'Melveny). Complete with songs, silliness, dances, everything you'd expect - it was well worth it if you have little ones who will surely become absorbed in the sights & sounds of a faery (or fairy) hunt in the woods. My personal favorite moment was when the half-bird-hald-man-creature and the troll burst into "Have Nagila." You can see when & where the performances will be held on the organizations website. I overheard a woman whose granddaughter came for a visit from Holland. Two years ago she toured Universal, Disney and all the other Hollywood-kids spots... But to this day she still talks about how "Fairies live in California," and reminisces about the show. read more

I can not say enough good things about this troupe & their shows! My 5 year old LOVES them. And I am continually impressed by the level of care and attention that each of the characters gives to all of the children attending. This is truly a special event that you don't want to miss! We've been to much pricier "interactive kids theater" events at the Pantages & the Kirk Douglas theater. While the production value might be higher, the experience pales in comparison. If your little one believes in faeries, and wants to spend a day making friends (and life-long memories) with some, this is the place to be. read more

The Faery Hunt was a fun way to spend a beautiful day in Griffith Park with my two nieces. All the children seemed to enjoy themselves very much, and many wore little costumes. There were fewer faeries in the show/tour than I'd expected: just three including the queen faery, two trolls, and a half-bird-half-man character. The group was lead about (beginning over 30 minutes late and with a bit of chaos, btw) by two very silly, faux-brit, middle-aged "cousins." In the show there were a couple charming songs and a little plot to follow, with a few jokes layered in to keep the grown-ups entertained. They told all the children about "Faery Treasures," which included flowers, leaves, acorns and rocks, and I really liked the naturalist teaching element there. The girls took photos with the faeries at the end and got their autographs, though they had to fight through a mob of other little ones to do so (again, a bit chaotic). We had a good casual lunch at the Trails Cafe afterwards, a very nice day! read more

Great fun! Interactive! Took my 5 and 3 year old 7 years ago and it is still a fun show to go see today! They've added story lines so it never gets old. Totally worth the cost and I know the entertainment is family friendly! read more

I agree with Sophie L. This is so mediocre and amateur I would not waste $15 PER person. Total rip off. As mentioned, there are at least 35-40 kids + 20+ adults at each "performance" It starts with just a check in table in the park on a dirt trail. There is no theater or seating of any kind. A woman gets on top of a picnic table and shouts a story to the group and tells us we are going to go look for fairies. Then we walked to another part of the park, also standing on a dirt trail, while two fairies appear. The costumes look home made. They are trying to shout loud enough for crowd to hear but it's hard to hear and pay attention with such a big group. Meanwhile, hikers are walking nearby, there are trash cans and picnic tables within view. Nothing feels "magical" This contiues with a a series of walks to a new location where a new character is added to the plot each time. It is RIDICULOUS to charge $15 per person for this hour long performance that basically consists of 6-7 performers in a costume. There are no seats, stage or decor so they are raking it in, making $1,000 or more for each performance. Then there is an additional $10 charge for a half-ass fairy birthday party which takes place on the picnic tables and consists of the same performers playing with the kids and doing face paint, etc. Reading the other 5 star reviews, they sound like people who were asked to write a positive review as a favor. If this was $10 per kid and free or $5 for the adult, I would be less critical. But to charge $30 for one hour of amateur entertainment for one child & one adult is a crime. read more

This was a total waste of money. There is a lot of great theater in LA and this is not worth $15 a ticket. AND it is way too TALKY and there is barely any singing. My two 5 year old's had no idea what was going on. The only good singer is the princess who has 1 or 2 songs. And they sell a ton of tickets to each performance so my girls couldn't even see the performance since everyone stood around. There were WAY too many children. Not worth it at all. read more

We have attended 2 of the Faery Hunt Shows over the past year. I was very surprised at our first one at the interaction of the cast with the children and loved the theme of their story. The setting was at The Griffith Park both times which lends perfectly to this performance too. I did find when there are large crowds it can be a little difficult to hear in some parts of the park, but the play moves around the park so it is not a constant issue. I took my daughter both times, she is 6 and she absolutely loves dressing up and dancing along with the faerys, mermaid & all the other characters that are there! The costumes are all different, colorful and the performers work well with each other. And getting in some fresh air and exercise at the same time, gets a thumbs up in my book. The after parties that are offered are a great opportunity to get even closer with the faerys for face painting, dancing and playing games. A light snack is included and there is even the option of having your birthday during these events. I've had characters come to my home at the cost of $175.00 per hour for 1 character, here you have several characters, with activities already planned for you, no fuss! They will even call out your child's name in during the play if your RSVP. So for the price I do think it's a unique experience for the younger kids both boys and girls alike and something they should experience at least once if it;s their thing. It's that or pay almost 100 bucks per person to go to Disneyland to wait 2 hours to see a couple of characters for 2 minuets. Sure it's not Disneyland but this is a clever, different activity for children ages 3-8 that I would say is worth attending. To read some of the other negative reviews, I have to say, these performances are for the non jaded eyes of a child first off, it is an outdoor area, what is the issue of following around the faerys in the park, exploring is great! I've been to some "staged" performances that the decor was corny, acoustics were poor and seating you could barely see from. Oh and paid the same price for horrible "acting". And in Los Angeles, we all know nothing is free, not even using a park for business purposes, so the group may be making a profit, but there are costs involved, but then again how dare they work to make a profit! I was given tickets to attend past shows for review purposes. I was not compensated for this review one penny. read more

We had my daughter's birthday at A Faery Hunt show and it was amazing. She was mesmerized the entire time and so were her friends. Even we adults had a great time. They included my daughter's birthday in the end of the show and sang to her and gave her a Faery necklace. Truly incredible!!! read more

The actors and actors were very good with kids. Small kids would not understand some of the jokes underlying some of the things they said, but it was all of course G-rated. I assume that they wanted to entertain all ages. Most of the kids were age 5 or under. They all loved it. Be prepared to wear hiking shoes and pack lightly since walking down the trail will be involved. It was all in good fun. The after-party involved snacks including cheese sandwiches, fruit, cheese sticks, bottles of water, and fruit gummy snacks. There was freeze tag, a magic show, and card reading, as well as face painting. read more