Childrens

1001 Space Adventures: Breadlove and Poophead – Interactive Children Show

Childrens

Bar 50 / The Alcove

AUG 1-12, 14-25 at 10:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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🚀 Welcome to "1 Story 2 Friends: Breadlove & Poophead" where your child isn't just an audience member—they're the hero of their own interstellar adventure! This one-of-a-kind show, coming to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024, invites kids to dive into an exciting sci-fi universe, filled with fun, learning, and imagination. What's In Store? 🌌 Interactive Sci-Fi Adventure: The journey begins with a mysterious cosmic mission, where every child plays a pivotal role. Will they save the galaxy? It's up to our young space explorers! 🎭 Magical Puppetry: Watch as o...

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101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents and Other Really Old People

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 1-18 at 16:30 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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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....

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101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents and Other Really Old People – The Christmas Special

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 19-25 at 16:30 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Like any good show - 101 Ways to annoy your parents and other really old people is getting its own SPIN OFF. Centred on the joys of the holidays, the 101 Ways - Christmas Special brings families together and arms the kids with all they need to know to get through these trying time. With loads of Christmas Jeer and Matty Greys patented organised Chaos watch as he takes the entire audience through the best time of the year and teaches both kids and parents alike .....how to annoy....

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Adventures! Journey Through Dungeons with Dragons

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 1-13, 15-20, 22-25 at 13:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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From the creator of Science Magic comes a comedy roleplaying show where the audience partakes in an adventure themselves. Three lucky adventurers will embark on a randomly generated quest with goblins, wizards and maybe a dragon or two. Will they sneak past the enemy? Or dive into battle? You decide! Spinning wheels, rolling dice, audience voting! Every show is different in this action-packed choose-your-own-adventure type game. A fun, family-friendly, fantasy show. Weapons and wits at the ready. The adventure is about to begin. Recommended age 7+...

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At the End of Kaliyuga

Childrens

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

AUG 1-25 at 10:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Debuting at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe is a brand-new solo children’s show called At the End of Kaliyuga. With an original blend of traditional Indian classical dance and clowning this show will inspire Young audiences’ imagination as we collectively address some of the most significant questions of our era. At the End of Kaliyuga, is a solo show about Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer) the Holy trinity of Hinduism, deciding the fate of the Earth as we come to the end of the fourth and the final cycle (Kaliyuga) of the Universe. Will the Gods en...

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Best of Edinburgh Fringe For Kids

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 1-14 at 12:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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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" (Aud...

Childrens

Bubba-Licious

Childrens

The Pear Tree / Main Room

AUG 1-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 10:45 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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AUG 1-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 11:30 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Yes, it's a show for babies! A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. Incorporating puppetry, clowning, bubbles, shadow play and much more. Winner "Best Kids Show" Weekly Award Adelaide Fringe 2023. "Perfect show for the babies and toddler crowd... we feel the need to shout from the rooftops!" ★★★★★ KidsInAdelaide.com.au "It’s a lovely bite-size installment to excite the little ones, just enough to ensure a good afternoon snooze" ★★★★★ Advertiser, Adelaide Edinburgh Fringe Sel...

Childrens

CeilidhKids at the Fringe

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 1-13, 15-20, 22-25 at 10:00 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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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! One adult can dance with two children. ‘This is the perfect way to introduce ...

Childrens

ComedySportz

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room

AUG 1-18 at 15:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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TWO TEAMS. ONE WINNER. NO SCRIPT. LOTS OF LAUGHS! ComedySportz is back at the Fringe for the sixteenth year! This award-winning competitive comedy show sees 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 - it's a family friendly show after all - with penalties for bad behaviour and bad jokes. The players have sharpened their wits and ironed their kits ready for some fast and fun improv action. Who wins? YOU decide! WINNER - BEST ALTERNATIVE ACT North West Comedy Awards 2022 "Very, Very, Very Funn...

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Comics Vs Kids

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 1-16 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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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 “Fast and funny … the audience loved it … sweetly, wildly hilarious” ★★★★ - Rip It Up, Adelaide Fringe^...

Childrens

Detention to Distinction: The Magical Journey of Harry Merlin Piper

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room

AUG 12-15 at 10:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can

Join us on a spellbinding journey at the Edinburgh Fringe as we unravel the magical tale of Harry Merlin Piper, a young boy whose love for illusion and magic turned his school detention into a dazzling destiny. 
Caught under his desk wielding wands instead of pencils, Harry was banished to detention. But what seemed like punishment soon sparked the flames of creativity, leading him to craft an extraordinary magic act. This very act saw Harry sweep away the competition to become the youngest ever victor of The Magic Circle's Young Magician of the Year in London! "Detention to Distinc...

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Dorks 'n' Orks: 4 Kidz!

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room

AUG 1-11 at 10:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The comedy panel show for goblins 'n' geeks. Imagine Dungeons & Dragons. But funny. And with kids. What could possibly go wrong... The mainstream comedy panel show, with top comedian guests, is back from a live tour of New York and LA. Their TV pilot was recently filmed in LA but you can catch the show live in Edinburgh. Performing for 10 dates only. Do not miss out....

Childrens

Game On 4 – Boss Level

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Chamber

AUG 1-21, 23-25 at 14:00 (50 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Matty Grey is heading back to GAME LAND one final time. Joined by an elite team of gamers, Matty and the audience must battle their way through 5 Boss levels to get to the MEGA BOSS OF ALL VIDEO GAMES. 'Boss Level' pits the best video game VILLIANS from past, present and future against the audience in a series of live action games. ★★★★★ "Matty’s energy means the show flies by quickly, and before you know it, you’ll be leaving the theatre with the stage littered with nerf bullets" Play and Go ...

Childrens

Kids Can Heckle!

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room

AUG 1-5 at 11:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Fun for the whole family, but especially fun for the little ones! Top stand-up Ollie Horn ("Ollie Horn is a gifted storyteller" Wee Review) attempts to tell the same clean stand-up that he does around the world. The only thing that can stop him is the imagination of your kids, who at any point are allowed, no, encouraged to jump in and be as silly as possible! ★★★★ "The perfect way to introduce your kids to the world of stand-up" — Kids In Adelaide A chaotic, interactive, wholesome, and hilarious hour of comedy that provides genuine entertainment for everyone ...

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Magic & Crazy Stunts with Frisco Fred

Childrens

Home Bar / Basement

AUG 1-25 at 15:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Fred brings his "A game" to give you a fun filled show with comedy, magic, juggling (and maybe some video stunts...) SEE - a near-sighted guy juggle knives. HEAR - the laughter. WONDER - is that REALLY my card. CALCULATE - the odds of that stunt ending "badly". SMELL - the fear....

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Myths, Maps and Monsters: Zeus' Birthday Bash!

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room

AUG 19-25 at 11:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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The children of Edinburgh are invited to the birthday of Zeus, King of the Gods! He's two billion years old, but he only looks one billion... (he has a great skincare regime!) But what promises to be a great celebration is tragically cut short, when it turns out the evil Medusa has stolen all the birthday treats! Luckily, our fearless young warriors are up to the task of tracking her down and saving the day! Split into two Greek tribes who will compete in a variety of games and puzzles, the Spartans and the Athenians will navigate a chaotic world of mischievous Gods, wise Goddesses, and fearso...

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Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far

Childrens

The Counting House / The Ballroom

AUG 1-13, 15-19, 22-25 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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WINNER OF BEST KIDS’ SHOW at the Leicester Comedy Festival. Join comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel for his Stupidest hour of kid's comedy to date. There will be jokes, songs, audience participation and some drawing. Family- friendly frivolity that will leave you feeling a lot less intelligent than when you walked in, from one of the masters of the (stupid) art. Be there or be a dodecahedron. Time Out Top 10 Kids' Shows 2022; Nominated Best Family Show, Leicester Comedy Festival 2023. "A sprawling bungalow of blissful belly laughs.” ★★★★★ Get Your...

Childrens

Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC

Childrens

The Counting House / The Lounge

AUG 1-18 at 11:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Which is the true home of heroes – Marvel or DC? In this interactive show, kids battle it out on behalf of their heroes in games and challenges to decide which franchise has the best heroes. Join comedian Rik Carranza for an action-packed hour filled with tests of speed, strength, and courage (aka all the things that make a hero). Whether you’re team Ant-Man or team Aquaman, team Iron Man or team Batman, be ready to champion your hero! Dressing up is strongly encouraged. Use of kryptonite may result in a timeout....

Childrens

Science Magic: Crazy Gadgets

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 1-13, 15-20, 22-25 at 12:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Science Magic is coming back to Edinburgh two different science filled, fun shows. Science Magic: Crazy Gadgets 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.” - Clayton Werner, The Clothesline ...

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Science Magic: Messy Mayhem

Childrens

The Three Sisters / Maggie's Front Room

AUG 1-13, 15-20, 22-25 at 11:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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Science Magic is coming back to Edinburgh two different science filled, fun shows. 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 Adelaide 4**** "There is a lot of mess. And plent...

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Simon Hall - Unhappily Ever After

Childrens

32 Below / Main Cellar

AUG 1-12, 14-25 at 11:15 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed

Just turn up at the venue, entry is first-come, first-served for everyone. Donations at the end of the show

PG poetry for the modern age. Fairy tales are ubiquitous. We all know their stories. We especially know their famous last line “and they all lived happily ever after.” But that is not real life… life goes on, it is hard and tough, it is full of unpredictable challenges. In Unhappily Ever After, we follow the lives of 12 fairy tale characters after the end of their story, as they try to return to normality ans day to day life. How does Sleeping Beauty cope with living in a world she barely recognises? How does Jack handle the social media backlash after killing the giant? Can Peter Pan co...

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The Circus Sonas Family Show

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room

AUG 1-18 at 12:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

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THE CIRCUS SONAS FAMILY SHOW All the way from Northern Ireland Martin Mor and Logy Logan take the traditional circus double act and give it a unique and modern twist. This family friendly show contains some of our most popular routines, and some brand new stuff that we are performing in Edinburgh for the first time ever.
 Top class circus entertainment, and the two best beards in the business. This show is suitable for children and adults of all ages. “Martin and Logy are masters at keeping kids gasping and laughing with their well-rehearsed juggling, catching, throwing and va...

Childrens

The Spanish Gentleman Juggler

Childrens

The Three Sisters / The Live Room

AUG 6-18 at 11:15 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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Mr Vita presents 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. ...

Childrens

Wasabi Com Con

Childrens

Kick Ass Cowgate / Fringe Room

AUG 1-14 at 12:00 (30 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

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A Half-hour family-friendly comedy show themed on Japanese culture and Anime. It’s a Comedy Comic Con consisting of a compilation of the best jokes from 'No Mask Required' performed at the Fringe2019, brand-new jokes on Anime/Comic Jokes, and an updated iImpression medley. A family-friendly, clean comedy that also offers a deep understanding of Japan's 'weird' culture! More than just culture, it's like a mini-travel experience that explores Japanese personalities, tourist attractions, and even compares the work culture between Japan and Western. Originally it proceeded with illustrati...

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Wordy Wordy Words

Childrens

Home Bar / Basement

AUG 1-7 at 14:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

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Sid Ozalid - Scotland's Top Dyslexic Comedy Poet - If you Like Silly, you will Love Sid. A triumphant return to the Fringe after a break of 40 years! Sid is a veteran of interactive high energy nonsense verse and Dad dancing. Nail yourself down for some mad cap nonsense. Yes, you may have seen him support The Clash. Yes, you may have seen him on TV. Yes, you may have heard him on the Radio. Yes, you may have read one of his Books. Yes, you may have seen him perform in London, Amsterdam, Paris, Melbourne, Singapore, Borneo, New York or Aberdeen. A must do once in a life time experienc...