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Childrens Shows

Have a look through our selection of Childrens Shows! We are sure To have something you'll want to see in Edinburgh this August - from children's shows to cabaret; standup comedy to tragic drama. There's something for everyone at the Free Festival!


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101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... And Other Really Old People

101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... And Other Really Old People

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101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents... And Other Really Old People

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 3-23, 25-27 at 16:30 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Sold Out Edinburgh 2022 Title says it all! (EVIL LAUGH) Don't worry, I'll also teach the parents how to annoy their kids as well. From Multi Award winning kids comedian Matty Grey. Laugh your guts out of your butt hole as he brings his best show yet to the Edinburgh Fringe. "*****, Matty Grey is the master of children’s entertainment and he knocks it out of the park" The Adelaide Advertiser. "***** Matty Grey is loud, enthusiastic, and will (mildly) insult your children!" Play & Go Winner Best Kids Show Adelaide Fringe 2023 Winner Best Kids Show Perth Fringe 2020 Winner ...


Adventures! Journey Through Dungeons With Dragons

Adventures! Journey Through Dungeons With Dragons

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Adventures! Journey Through Dungeons With Dragons

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The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
AUG 3-20 at 13:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

From the creator of Science Magic, this is a comedy roleplaying show where the audience partakes in an adventure themselves. Spinning wheels, rolling dice and audience voting makes every show different. Family-friendly fantasy fun....


Best of Edinburgh Fringe For Kids

Best of Edinburgh Fringe For Kids

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Best of Edinburgh Fringe For Kids

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 3-13 at 12:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

A friendly fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children's and family-friendly performers from around the Fringe. A show for all the family to enjoy together. "Music, comedy and magic kept the kids entertained... whizzed past and was perfectly timed for child attention spans... Left the kids wanting more... My eight-year-old absolutely loved it!" (ChildFriendlyBrighton.co.uk). "Mums and dads will be onto a winner with this afternoon of delightfully immature comedy full of magic" (Audience Review, Melbourne Comedy Festival). "The kids had a great time" (...


Bubba-Licious

Bubba-Licious

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Bubba-Licious

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Main Room
AUG 3-27 at 10:45 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5
AUG 3-27 at 11:30 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Mums and dads who are dying to get their new humans out to the Fringe, this is the show for you! Inspired by a new mum, Kat Placing has devised a show for babbling babies and tireless toddlers! It's a sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Created to delight audiences five-months to three-years-old. Sold-out Adelaide Fringe 2020/2021/2022. 'Perfect show for the babies and toddler crowd' ★★★★★ (KidsinAdelaide.com.au). 'It’s a lovely bite-size instalment to excite the little ones, just enough to ensure a good afternoon s...


CeilidhKids at the Fringe

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

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CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom
AUG 3-16, 18-21, 23, 25-27 at 10:00 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone welcome. We involve everyone: skip, clap and march together to traditional Scottish music. Enjoy discovering very simple (often simplified) dances that you might find at a ceilidh or Scottish country dance, celebrating the social aspects of dancing with a partner. CeilidhKids is all about fun for all generations. Hugely popular with local families, now it's your turn. Bring Mum or Dad along to partner you under the chandeliers! All children should be accompanied by an adult who is willing to join in; one ...


Cheekykita: Octopus in Space

Cheekykita: Octopus in Space

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Cheekykita: Octopus in Space

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 3-8, 10-13, 15-20 at 11:30 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Join Octopus on a fantastical, crazy and silly adventure from the bottom of the ocean all the way to space and in-between! High-energy interactive fun with dancing cats, silly songs and creatures from outer space. From multi award-winning comedian Cheekykita. Previous reviews: ***** (FunnyWomen.com). ‘Clown act of the highest order, floating around in some other ether, Cheekykita is tapped into the magic... a true gem’ (Audience review). ‘Brilliantly surreal and delightfully silly. Made me absolutely howl with laughter' (Ellie Taylor). ‘Hilarious' (Alan Davies)...


Circus Sonas Family Show

Circus Sonas Family Show

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Circus Sonas Family Show

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The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 3-20 at 12:30 (55 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

THE CIRCUS SONAS FAMILY SHOW Northern Irish circus performers Martin and Logy have taken the traditional circus double act and given it a fresh, modern reimagining. Top class circus entertainment, and the two best beards in the business. There will be clapping, cheering and lots, and lots of laughing. This is a family friendly show that is suitable for all ages, and abilities. “If you’re looking for a show for the whole family that mum and dad will also enjoy, go see this one. Martin and Logy are a hoot, and they can even juggle.”
Glam Adelaide “Martin and Logy are mast...


ComedySportz

ComedySportz

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ComedySportz

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 3-16 at 13:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

You've seen football... You've seen tennis... But have you seen Comedy as a sport? ComedySportz is an award-winning all action, all improvised competitive comedy show for all ages! Two teams go for gold with quick-witted gags and games inspired by your suggestions. There's a referee on hand to ensure a good clean match with penalties for bad behaviour and bad jokes. The players are ironing their kits and sharpening their wits for an hour of fast-paced laughs with players from ComedySportz teams from around the world. Who wins? YOU decide! ComedySportz have been delighting audiences acros...


Comics Vs Kids: The Super Showdown

Comics Vs Kids: The Super Showdown

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Comics Vs Kids: The Super Showdown

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The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 14-20 at 12:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Beloved UK comic and kids comedian Nik Coppin brings his new show to the Fringe full of jokes, chaos, mayhem, his own cartoons and special guests. Have a laugh with him and his comedy friends, win some prizes and battle to see who is funnier and cleverer; comedians or kids! An awesome time is guaranteed to be had by all. "Super funny, super fun and charisma up the wazoo, Nik's awesome!" ★★★★1/2 - Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2009 “Fast and funny … the audience loved it … sweetly, wildly hilarious” ★★★★ - Rip It Up, Adelaid...


Down The Hatch

Down The Hatch

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Down The Hatch

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The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 3-27 at 10:00 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

"DOWN THE HATCH!" Yells our vicious Queen as yet another story teller disappoints her. Swallowing the story teller in just one gulp the Queen turns to her remaining servants, who quake and tremble. Will they be next to go 'down the hatch'? Or can they save themselves and their friends with the best story she's ever heard? Come along for some family fun and hear 4 great stories told with a great deal of imagination, and if you feel up to it, you could even help our poor servants with the telling of their tales - don't worry no one will be dragged on stage but there's plenty of opportunity...


Flat cap & Whippet

Flat cap & Whippet

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Flat cap & Whippet

Childrens

Bar Soba / Secret Soba
AUG 19-20 at 12:30 (30 min) - Free & Unticketed

South Yorkshire's 8th best crime solving agents are back. They've saved Christmas and now they're here to save the world! Don't follow that trail of Yorkshire puddings! There's no sweet treats when Candy Kane is about. Flat cap and Whippet need your help to foil the evil plans and save summer. Flat cap and Whippet, a family friendly show for everyone. ...


Game On: Boss Level

Game On: Boss Level

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Game On: Boss Level

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The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber
AUG 3-23, 25-27 at 14:00 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Matty has finally reached a level in GAME LAND no one else has ever reached. BOSS LEVEL Can he make it home? Will he survive to the end? Can he be bothered finish this senten.... Boss Level pitches the best video game villains from the past, present and future against Matty and his audience. Strap in for a roller coaster ride of unlimited adventure as teh game come to life off the screen and into the real world. The perfect show for kids of all ages 5 - 50. Matty Grey Kids Comedian Winner Best Kids show Sydney Fringe 2013 Winner Best Kids show Perth Fringe 2017 Winner B...


Jon - The Music Man

Jon - The Music Man

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Jon - The Music Man

Childrens

The Counting House / The Lounge
AUG 3-11, 14-16, 19-27 at 11:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Jon Lawrence has been on the radar of a number of broadcasters since his lockdown series of videos. Jon is an ethnomusicologist who entertains young audiences with silly songs about Mexican cowboys with sore bottoms, brave hedgehogs, tickle monsters, funky monkeys and smelly wellies. Having travelled around the world, Jon also educates children about music and instruments from different cultures. The show offers children a chance to come on stage and interact with Jon and try some unusual instruments....


Science Magic: Crazy Gadgets

Science Magic: Crazy Gadgets

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Science Magic: Crazy Gadgets

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
AUG 3-22, 24-27 at 12:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Science Magic is back and has evolved into 2 different shows: Messy Mayhem and Crazy Gadgets. And both are in Edinburgh this year. Science Magic: Crazy Gadget has a cool bunch of fun gadgets from potato guns to giant smoke cannons. Always exciting and sometimes very messy, learn about science and laugh your pants off while you do. And the best part is all the tricks can be performed by you when you go home. 5***** "Completely engaging with belly laughs included, it’s an unmissable show" The Advertiser 4**** “Refreshing to see great stunts and to hear about the science of how they work.” - Cl...


Science Magic: Messy Mayhem

Science Magic: Messy Mayhem

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Science Magic: Messy Mayhem

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room
AUG 3-22, 24-27 at 11:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Science Magic is back and has evolved into 2 different shows: Messy Mayhem and Crazy Gadgets. And both are in Edinburgh this year. Science Magic: Messy Mayhem has a cool bunch of ‘Outdoor Tricks’ from vomiting unicorns to exploding potions. Always exciting and sometimes very messy, learn about science and laugh your pants off while you do. And the best part is all the tricks can be performed by you when you go home. 5***** “This show is a must-see for kids who love science and mess, & a must-see for kids who think science is boring – Donal will prove them wrong.” - Claire Davill, Play & Go Ad...


Story Builders

Story Builders

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Story Builders

Childrens

Bar 50 / The Garden Room
AUG 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-27 at 11:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

In an hour, the King is to have his nap. Before he does this, he has to have his favourite nap-time story read to him, but this story has been stolen by the Troll of Bad Storytelling. Master Tenjin, master storybuilder, and Bridget, apprentice story-teller, have to to get it back within the hour or there will be big trouble. Worse, the troll has destroyed the bridge leading to his lair! In Storyland, all bridges are built of stories. Master Tenjin knows how to build a good story, but never has any ideas, and Bridget has lots of enthusiasm but doesn't know where to start. This is where the audi...


The Spanish Gentleman Juggler

The Spanish Gentleman Juggler

Childrens

The Spanish Gentleman Juggler

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room
AUG 3-27 at 11:15 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Mr Vita presents his new show. A highly skilled gentleman juggler comedy show for all ages. Mr Vita performs finely crafted juggling routines, mixing classical and experimental juggling. Bringing to life everyday objects such as fishing poles, drinking glasses and kebab sticks alongside invented props and gymnastic balls, in routines that guarantee to surprise and entertain all age groups. With the air of a punkish matador, this eccentric and playful character looks like he could have walked straight out of a cartoon and onto the stage. Rather, he invites the audience into his zany cart...


Vampire's Ball: Ultimate Halloween Party!

Vampire's Ball: Ultimate Halloween Party!

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Vampire's Ball: Ultimate Halloween Party!

Childrens

Bar 50 / The Alcove
AUG 3-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27 at 10:30 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

Vampire's Ball: Ultimate Halloween Party is a spooky, family-friendly, critically-acclaimed musical extravaganza that gets the kids singing and dancing along. FIVE STARS, Broadway Baby!...