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Basil Brush's Family Fun Show

 

31 July - August 15, 1pm

Underbelly, Bristo Square, Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ

Britain's most loveable fox takes you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in show for all the family. Tickets £9.50-£12.50, ages 5-10 years.

Book tickets at www.edfringe.com

Read the review for the Primary Times Children's Choice Award

 

Beauty and the Beast

1-11 Aug, 11.10am

Underbelly, Cowgate, 66 Cowgate, EH1 1JX

On his way through the forest, Beauty's father picks a rose... big mistake. A heartwarming retelling of Jeanne Marie de Beaumont's tale about loyalty, bravery and finding friends in surprising places. Suitable for 4-7 years.

Booking details at www.edfringe.com

Read the review for the Primary Times Children's Choice Award

 

Beetlemania: Kafka for Kids

31 July -25 August (not 14), 11.45am

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ

Last year's smash hit is back! Packed with stories, puppets and laughter – it's the show that makes Kafka's short stories 'riotously cheerful' (Chortle.co.uk), 'wonderfully funny' (Times) and 'an hour of sheer joy' (Scotsman). Suitable for 4+.

Booking details at www.edfringe.com

Read the review for Primary Times' Children's Choice Awards

 

Bessy Bass Band's Munchtime Music!

 

August 17 and 24, 1pm

Stockbridge Church, 7b Saxe Coburg Street, EH3 5BN

Bring along a picnic and munch your lunch as Bessy and friends serenade you in their new lunchtime chamber music concerts for children! Hear lots of music, expect surprises and meet the instruments and musicians! For 0-12 years. Tickets £10/£8.

Book tickets at www.edfringe.com

 

Bicycle Boy

 

August 16-18th, 11am, 1pm, 3pm

Pleasance Dome, 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL (outside)

An interactive, bike-powered eco-musical for children aged five to 10 and their families. Riding into Edinburgh with free performances, but we need you to pedal power the show. Free, non-ticketed

Book tickets at www.edfringe.com

 

Big Tops and Tiny Tops Circus Show

 

August 14-18th, 11.30am

Imagination Workshop, Hanover Suite, 19-21 George Street

Luth's on an action-packed circus adventure – but she needs your help! She's looking for giggle-ready three to seven-year-olds to help her solve a whole host of fun physical challenges in this smile-inducing, interactive show. Walking the tightrope between circus and education, Big Tops is a non-stop whirlwind of plate spinning, unicycling, hula hooping fun.

Book tickets at www.edfringe.com

Read the review for Primary Times' Children's Choice Awards

 

Blizzard

 

August 1 -26 (not 7, 12, 19),4.25pm

Assembly Hall, Mound Place, EH1 2LU

What if winter has taken over? With breathtaking acrobatics and outstanding visual poetry, the latest creation by the rising stars of new circus is taking the stage by storm. For ages 0+. Tickets £12-£17.

Book tickets at www.edfringe.com

Read the review for Primary Times' Children's Choice Awards

 

Brave Macbeth

 

July 31 - 18 August, 11.50am

Pleasance Courtyard, Pleasance EH8 9TJ

Primary Times Children's Choice Award Winner Brave Macbeth is back. On his way home from battle, Brave Macbeth meets the witches who tell him that he will become king. Now he quite likes that idea and so does his wife. What will he do to get his hands on the crown? With catchy tunes, slapstick, sword fights, witches and warriors — this is one show not to be missed. An hour of fun for all age groups! Tickets £6-£10. Suitability: 3 and older.

Booking details at www.edfringe.com

Read the *5 star* review for Primary Times' Children's Choice Award

 

Bubble Show: Milkshake and the Winter Bubble

 

31 July -26 August (not 14), 11.15am

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose, 3 Chambers St, EH1 1HT

Every child goes inside their own bubble! Square bubbles, smoke bubbles, shooting star bubbles, carousels that spin, shadow bubbles, giant tubes and a million-bubble finale with Fringe family favourites Dr Bubble and Milkshake.  Suitable for all ages.

Booking details at www.edfringe.com

Read the review for Primary Times' Children's Choice Awards

 

The Bubble Show

 

1-26 Aug (not 14), 10.40am

Assembly George Square Gardens, The Blue Room EH8 9LH

Join Mr Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles and even fire bubbles. Suitable for 2+.

Booking details at www.edfringe.com

 

Bugsy Malone

 

7 - 11 Aug, 3.30pm

Gilded Balloon Rose Theatre, 204 Rose Street EH2 4AZ 

Join Bugsy, Fat Sam, Tallulah, Blousey and Dandy Dan for a fun time full of laughs, songs and lots of splurge! A great show for all the family, and is sure to inspire younger members of the audience to tread the boards! Suitable for 8+. 

Booking details at www.edfringe.com

Read the review for Primary Times' Children's Choice Awards

 

 

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