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Top Five Shows for the even littler little ones 2024

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Mr Sleepybum – Night time is such a great topic for kids and adults alike and this looks like a fun show based around this theme !! Do you have stupid and silly dreams at night? Well, Mr Sleepybum does, and he’s going to re-enact them all for you in this high-energy, interactive, multi award-nominated comedy show for the whole family. – 1st – 18th August (not 7th)

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The Smeds and The Smoos – We love the Tall Stories adaptations of Julia Donaldson books, and this is no exception. With catchy tunes and a great, colourful set, this is something littlies will enjoy. On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? – 31st July – 18th August (not 7th/14th)

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Trash Test Dummies Circus – We love this show and were so happy when it came back last year – read our review here . General waste is returning to Edinburgh and promise to bring the usual chaotic fun and acrobatics….Everyone put your rubbish out, tonight’s bin night and the Trash Test Dummies are on duty!  – 3rd – 24th August (not12th/19th)

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Grow – Another one especially for the smaller ones, and which we enjoyed last year (read review here) full of participation and in a small, intimate setting. Join in with a sun song, hose wrestle and hilarious clowning around in a joyful show celebrating nature and all things that grow. Ideal for little gardeners aged 2-6, but everyone welcome.  – 1st – 25th August (not 9th/14th/19th/21st)

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Amazing Bubble Man – A much loved show for the wee ones during the fringe. Returning year after year and it’s clear to see why – the things he can do with bubbles is amazing !! Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. From square bubbles, to rocket bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. – 1st – 26th August ( not 13th/14th, 21st/22nd)

Top Five Shows for the even littler little ones 2023

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As my own mini-reviewers get a big bigger, and as the number of shows for children increases, it’s worthwhile looking at those shows which are best for the even smaller audience members and for whom this may be their first introduction to theatre and performance….as always, there’s a great selection this year, but here are a few of our top picks …

Grow – The Gardener has agreed to look after their friend’s allotment. They’re very excited to grow a plant. But there’s a problem. All the instructions are lost! What is our gardener going to do…? Come and join in with a sun dance, a rain dance and some hilarious clowning around in a joyful show celebrating nature and things that grow. 40 minutes long, so a perfect show for littlies !! – 4th – 27th August (not 9th/16th/23rd)

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Mog the Forgetful Cat – We’re excited to see the much loved Mog come alive on stage in this proudction – Mog is a very forgetful cat. She forgets that she has a cat flap, she forgets that she’s already eaten her supper, and she forgets that cats don’t have eggs for breakfast every day. Bother that cat! But Mog’s forgetfulness can come in handy…- 3rd – 27th August (not 16th/21st/22nd/23rd)

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Strictly Barking – Fab-u-lous! A high-energy comedy about a lonely old man and a homeless dog who become friends and enter a ballroom dancing competition. But little do they know what trouble awaits! Get ready for comedy, slapstick, crazy characters and enthusiastic dance routines for the whole family!  – 2nd – 20th August (not 9th/16th)

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The Slightly Annoying Elephant – What’s big, blue, bossy and turns up uninvited? A slightly annoying elephant, of course! One day Sam gets a very big surprise as a tired, hungry, antique-loving, cycling-enthusiast elephant turns up on his doorstep. Adopting an elephant at the zoo turned out to be a lot more than he bargained for as he didn’t realise the elephant would actually come to live with him – silly boy! – 2nd – 28th August (not 14th/21st )

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Lucky Pigeons – A treat for the whole family, BrainFools’ Fringe debut defies gravity to conjure a surreal world where a flock of energetic, curious pigeons dwell. Join us on a journey to a magical space created through incredible contemporary circus skills. – 5th – 26th August (not 14th/21st )

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