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Sand Fantasy from China
14 - 26 August, 3.30pm
C Venues, C South, South Peter's, Lutton Place EH8 9PE
Traditional Chinese myths and legends are brought to life with music and spectacular modern sand painting, bringing audiences an exceptional and exotic visual spectacle.
Suitable for all ages.
Booking details at www.edfringe.com
Science Adventures
2- 10 August, 10am
theSpace @ Surgeons Hall, Nicolson Street, EH8 9DW
Welcome to the top secret story lab where the Science-Fictionaries are collecting the best stories about… SCIENCE! The Science Fictionaries Stats and Inventor have amassed 23,562 stories which are stored in their Story Automation Machine. Unfortunately the new Intern deletes all the stories! Can you help the team find the flashiest, fizziest tales to upload before the show ends and the computer shuts down? For ages 5+. Tickets £10/£8.
Booking details at www.edfringe.com
Shakespearience
July 31 – August 26 (not 12), 12.30pm
Underbelly Bristo Square, Teviot Place, EH8 9AG
Five-star smash-hit Shakespearience is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe! Join Shakespeare's Men as they fly through Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet and Twelfth Night in a whirlwind hour of mischievous storytelling. With tons of audience interaction and more than a dash of mayhem it's the perfect treat for all the family. For ages 5+.
Booking details at www.edfringe.com
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July 31- August 18 (not 14) - 10.30am
Assembly George Square, George Square, EH8 9LH
Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope but wait, is that a shark in the park?! From the producers of the Hairy Maclary show, all three Shark in the Park books live on stage. For ages 2-7.
Booking details at www.edfringe.com
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July 31- August 18, 3.35pm
Underbelly Bristo Square, Teviot Place, EH8 9AG
This summer, record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo returns to the Edinburgh Festival with his sell-out family show celebrating the joy of creating music with the human voice. Join this sonic superhero at Underbelly Bristo Square from July 31 - Aug 18 and become one of his sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music, whether you’re aged 1 or 101!
Booking details at www.edfringe.com
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July 31- August 18, 3.35pm
Underbelly Bristo Square, Teviot Place, EH8 9AG
This summer, record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo returns to the Edinburgh Festival with his sell-out family show celebrating the joy of creating music with the human voice. Join this sonic superhero and become one of his sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music, whether you’re aged 1 or 101!
Booking details at www.edfringe.com
Sparkle
31- August 25 (not 12 and 19), 10.20am
TechCube 0, Summerhall, 1 Summerhall, EH9 1PL
Sparkle, who loves to dress in tutus, tiaras and sparkly dresses finds on his first day of school that not everyone wants to let him shine. We follow Sparkle as he ventures into his first social circle and navigates his differences in his new world. For ages 3+. Tickets £5-£10.
Booking details at www.edfringe.com
Read the review from the Primary Times Children's Choice Award
Spec-tacular
5 - 18 August, 10.30am
PQA Venues @ Riddles Court, Lawnmarket
When a young imaginative girl and her family are at risk of losing everything, she receives a pair of magical glasses that will change the way she sees the world forever. Suitable for 3-10 years.
Booking details at www.edfringe.com
Splash Test Dummies
4-11, 13-18, 20-24 August - 1.00pm
Underbelly's Circus Hub on the Meadows, Middle Meadow Walk
Rub-a-dub-dub, The Dummies are back with some splish-splashing circus set to drown you in tears of laughter. From the makers of hit show Trash Test Dummies comes a new production of oceanic proportions! Splash Test Dummies are here, ready to roll out their beach towels and spring into a brand-new hour of circus-filled hilarity for the whole family. Suitable for 5-12 years.
Booking details at www.edfringe.com
Superhero Academy: Environmental Adventure!
Jul 31 Aug 1-18, 3pm
Pleasance Courtyard, The Green, 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ
Join us to be part of the greatest quest of all: to save the world! The superheroes will be defeating human actions and learning ways to fight climate change through interactive storytelling, music, puppets and games! For 3 – 5 years.
Booking details at www.edfringe.com
Read the review for the Primary Times Children's Choice Award
Supernatural: Wonder Tales from Scotland
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Aug 17-20, 22-26 - 3.30pm
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43 - 45 High Street EH1 1SR
Scotland is a country blessed with abundant natural beauty and mystical landscapes. Equally striking are the many supernatural wonders featured in Scotland’s traditional tales. Dougie Mackay shares stories of strange places full of fantastic creatures and curious characters, where the veil is thin and the people are wise, wild and terrifying. For 8+
Booking details at www.edfringe.com
Read the review for the Primary Times Children's Choice Award
Sushi Tap Show
Until 24 August (not 18th) - 5.30pm
Greenside @ Nicolside Square, Emerald Theatre
The tap-dancing, juggling, pink-suited comedians from Tokyo are back at the Fringe for the sixth time! Don’t miss this hilarious, amazingly entertaining show! Suitable for 3+.
Booking details at www.edfringe.com
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