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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)

First Day (ish) 2022…

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It’s technically my second day of the festival, but we only saw one show yesterday, (the fantastic Tom Brace), so I’d thought I’d merge it all together !…

Firstly, can I just say how BRILLIANT it is to be back seeing live shows again !!! Oh how I’ve missed it, and I’m loving the festival being back in it’s full flow and the energy and chaos back in the city again !! I’m loving seeing all the posters, all the street performers, all the food trucks, all the colours, sights, sounds, smells – we’ve really really missed it. And as the magnificent Reuben Kaye (one for the adults) said last night, how fantastic to be in a city where the arts are prioritised and celebrated !! We’re very lucky indeed…..

So…our first show of this festival was Tom Brace: Embrace the Impossible !.. and what a great start it was ! Full of properly astounding magic, a sprinkling of time travel and some game show madness with ‘who wants to be a millionaire’ – with lots of audience participation – its a fantastic show and I would highly recommend, it says ages 8+ and I would agree its best for older kids, and adults – Tom engages everyone well and puts in loads of humour so the adults enjoy it just as much as the younger audience members ! The kids are still pondering how he did all the tricks today which is the sign of a great show, leaving us guessing and wanting more …

Next up was the fantastic Tall Stories with The Smeds and The Smoos – This is for the littler little ones out there and Tall Stories have weaved their magic once again in their brilliant adaptation of this Julia Donaldson tale. Catchy songs, beautiful puppets, audience participation….its got a little bit of everything.

Chores was super fun once again – we’ve seen it before (review here) and enjoyed seeing two new siblings grapple with tidying their bedroom and the ensuing bedlam that follows. There was alot of silliness and alot of giggling….again, one for a slightly younger audience.

Lastly we saw the ever fantastically amazing Flip Fabrique with Muse – This was such a spectacular show, with the most incredible acrobatics, trapeze, diablo and much much more….sit near the front to be completely stunned !! We left as awestruck as ever !!

And if that wasn’t enough, I snuck in a visit to the List festival party and managed to catch a snippet of Magical Bones who astounded us with a few of his card tricks…and I’m definitely going to check out the full show if I can – one for the older children out there -ages 12 and up!