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Matilda The Musical Jr

Matilda The Musical Jr

Enter the world of Matilda, the extraordinary girl with a love of books and a mind as sharp as her wit. 

Bard Education

Bard Education

It’s so boring! I don’t understand it! Do we have to? Join us for a rollercoaster ride through some of Shakespeare’s well (and lesser) known plays as we delve into the timeless the… 

Terry Pratchett's Men at Arms

Terry Pratchett's Men at Arms

All is not well with either the Guild of Assassins or the Guild of Clowns, whose city locations adjoin. 

Bake Off: The Great British Pantomime

Bake Off: The Great British Pantomime

The contestants on this year’s Bake Off have been doing much much worse than usual. 

Royal Pigeon Mail

Royal Pigeon Mail

A comedy set in a post office using carrier pigeons in the run-up to a debate on whether to keep the pigeon post alive or not. 

Pantomeo and Juliet

Pantomeo and Juliet

Now that the dust (and lawsuits) from last year’s adventures have settled, things are (finally) looking up for the St Andrews Pantomime Club. 

Behind Bars: Sentenced to Sing

Behind Bars: Sentenced to Sing

University of Exeter’s Illuminations presents Behind Bars: Sentenced to Sing. 

The Anonymous Monsters

The Anonymous Monsters

This surreal tale begins with the recruitment of a hapless newcomer to a rural neighbourhood volunteer association. 

Edinburgh Renaissance Band: Viol Rackett Show

Edinburgh Renaissance Band: Viol Rackett Show

The Edinburgh Renaissance Band with the Edinburgh Early Dancers return for 2025 with a lively performance of their ever-popular Viol Rackett Show, our best-loved programme of music… 

Snakes and Bladders

Snakes and Bladders

Come along to our drop-in fun day and learn all about the bladder! Try your hand at testing “urine” in our lab, de-code Roman spy letters written in “urine”, get crafty and build a… 

Yes-Ya-Yebo!

Yes-Ya-Yebo!

Yes-Ya-Yebo! is a celebration of the 12 official languages of South Africa, expressed through song and dance, all imbued with a unique township vibe! From the rhythmic acapella bea… 

ScotlandsFest: To War With Wallace – Family Book Event

ScotlandsFest: To War With Wallace – Family Book Event

Let battle commence! Raise the standard as this brand-new story marches into the world. 

ScotlandsFest: Family Quiz – Scotland's Story

ScotlandsFest: Family Quiz – Scotland's Story

Do you know your unicorns from your Union of the Crowns? Or your William Wallace from your James Watt? Even if you don’t, join Barbara Henderson, author of newly published To War… 

GO!

GO!

GO! is at the crossroads of contemporary dance, martial arts and digital technology. 

Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd

Captivate Theatre is thrilled to bring Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd to the Edinburgh Fringe: a show that extends the stage to the audiences and draws them into its storytelling in a w… 

Sped Kid

Sped Kid

Sped Kid is an award-winning, high-energy, genre-defying one-man show that blends comedy, music and storytelling in a raw and heartfelt performance. 

Brave Irene

Brave Irene

A magical winter adventure from the author of Shrek. 

The Wonderful World of Winnie the Pooh

The Wonderful World of Winnie the Pooh

Escape to the magic of Hundred Acre Wood and join Winnie and friends as the hunt begins, if only they could remember what they were searching for. 

The Last Oak Tree

The Last Oak Tree

Join three explorers on a magical journey to find the last Oak tree, meeting bugs, birds and bumblebees, having lots of giggles as we go and discovering a sense of guardianship for… 

Ceilidh at the Speakeasy

Ceilidh at the Speakeasy

Join a fun and family-friendly ceilidh with live and lively traditional Scottish music and dancing. 

Tutti Orchestra: At the Movies

Tutti Orchestra: At the Movies

Tutti Orchestra: At the Movies. 

Sit With Me a Wee While and Pause

Sit With Me a Wee While and Pause

Louise invites you to sit, interact if you wish and reflect on some big life questions. 

VanagwenyaMbira – Vibes of the Drum!

VanagwenyaMbira – Vibes of the Drum!

KPLesedi Drama and Cultural Crew: VanangwenyaMbira is bringing a kaleidoscope of rhythm, colour and joy to the 2025 Festival Fringe. 

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra Summer Season 2025

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra Summer Season 2025

Edinburgh Youth Orchestra performs an atmospheric programme of orchestral music conducted by Musical Director Sian Edwards to celebrate its summer season. 

Elements

Elements

Embark on a journey through the four natural elements – Air, Water, Fire and Earth – brought to life through the artistry of contemporary dance. 

Juliet and Romeo

Juliet and Romeo

Juliet and Romeo is a vibrant, high-energy reimagining of Shakespeare’s legendary love story. 

Rhythms of Heritage: Mayo College India

Rhythms of Heritage: Mayo College India

We, the talented student fusion band of Mayo College, warmly invite you on an extraordinary musical journey. 

Jack Frost

Jack Frost

A young girl named Martha lives with her evil stepmother and two ugly stepsisters. 

Chinese Stories on Stage – Monkey King

Chinese Stories on Stage – Monkey King

Monkey King is a vibrant adaptation of the classic Chinese tale, following Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, from rebellious trickster to enlightened disciple. 

Captain Narwhal’s Pirates vs French Dinosaurs

Captain Narwhal’s Pirates vs French Dinosaurs

Captain Narwhal’s happy band are at it again, stealing treasure from the local town. 

Ecce Romani on a Shoestring!

Ecce Romani on a Shoestring!

Latin class: Loved it or hated it? The Hopkins School’s Shoestring Ensemble stages all 27 chapters of this classic Latin textbook’s narration in English! Wolves! Soldiers! A di… 

The Oxford Imps

The Oxford Imps

A fun, fast-paced comedy show, made up entirely on the spot from your suggestions! The Imps have been bringing critically acclaimed improv performances and up-and-coming comedic ta… 

Horizon

Horizon

A thrilling, witty, superhuman coming-of-age story about the quest to find your place in the world. 

Mark Ritchie: He Just Can't Help Himself

Mark Ritchie: He Just Can't Help Himself

Try not to laugh, it just encourages him. Mark is back at the Fringe fresh from touring in Australia, Canada and Hull. 

Sister Act Jr

Sister Act Jr

Based on the hit film and Broadway show, this feel-good musical comedy will have audiences jumping to their feet! Discover the story of disco diva Deloris Van Cartier, who is place… 

Chinese Stories on Stage – Mulan's Heart

Chinese Stories on Stage – Mulan's Heart

The original middle school campus musical drama Mulan’s Heart draws inspiration from the legendary story of Mulan Joining the Army, infusing it with contemporary perspectives to co… 

Pando

Pando

A philosophical comedy set in video game worlds. 

FoxFest 2025

FoxFest 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable day of family fun! Enjoy amazing tribute performances celebrating Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Pink. 

Family Magic

Family Magic

The legendary magician The Great Baldini tells the story of his and Baldwin the magical dog’s life from their first tricks to the height of their careers: attempting Houdini’s … 

To Be a Prince

To Be a Prince

For as long as there has been the fairytale Princess, there has been the fairytale Prince. 

Cantonese Opera x Children's Interactive Theatre: Dic Dic Chang Chang Playground

Cantonese Opera x Children's Interactive Theatre: Dic Dic Chang Chang Playground

Our award-winning Cantonese opera adventure is back! Join Captain Dic Dic and Chang Chang at the Cantonese Opera Playground in Edinburgh, where the Cantonese Opera Fairy teaches th… 

Fun, Family-Friendly Cycle Tour

Fun, Family-Friendly Cycle Tour

Returning to the Fringe by popular demand! See Edinburgh on two wheels. 

Sketch Show Bingo!

Sketch Show Bingo!

Get your dabbers at the ready! It’s bingo! But instead of numbers, it’s hilarious comedy sketches, and the fun keeps rolling until someone gets bingo! Three-time Funny Women Aw… 

Absolute Improv!

Absolute Improv!

For 15 years, Absolute Improv! has entertained sell-out audiences with off-the-cuff comedy performances from Scotland’s top improvisational comedy actors. 

MASSAOKE: Sing The Musicals

MASSAOKE: Sing The Musicals

This limited run live band lunchtime sing-along show is a dream come true for musicals fans of all ages, raising the curtain on all your favourite hits from stage and screen. 

Streets Paved with Gold

Streets Paved with Gold

Streets Paved with Gold is a long-running, successful solo play by Victor Richards, set during the Windrush era. 

Reach for the Stars

Reach for the Stars

When the BBC directors try to hold auditions for the channel, disaster happens as they put the auditionees through their paces. 

Bugsy Malone

Bugsy Malone

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 member… 

13: The Musical

13: The Musical

This fast-paced, hilarious coming of age musical is back at the Fringe. 

Macbeth: The Musical

Macbeth: The Musical

Is this a real knife? Is this just fantasy? Enjoy Shakespeare’s spooky tragedy like never before, as six actors deploy wittily rewritten pop classics and uproariously silly comedy … 

Roald Dahl's Matilda Junior

Roald Dahl's Matilda Junior

Captivate Matilda is back after a sell-out run in 2024. 

The Suit

The Suit

The Suit is a story of acceptance, self-discovery and magic. 

Aladdin

Aladdin

Join us on this wonderful rags-to-riches story of ambition, loyalty and self-discovery, full of eastern promise. 

Pekku

Pekku

Shh. 

Improvabunga!

Improvabunga!

In a world where movie plots are getting too predictable, one award-winning improv show dares to break the mould. 

Eric Liddell: Legacy of an Olympic Legend

Eric Liddell: Legacy of an Olympic Legend

Step into the extraordinary life of Eric Liddell, the iconic 1924 Olympic 400m champion, whose story was made famous by the Oscar-winning film, Chariots of Fire. 

Les Misérables (School Edition)

Les Misérables (School Edition)

Performed entirely by very talented students, Captivate’s production has been seen by an estimated 22,000 people, with sell-out crowds, standing ovations and multiple five-star r… 

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon

Two narrators attempt to recreate all 209 fairytales of the Brothers Grimm in a wild, fast-paced extravaganza. 

Flying Lessons, the Musical

Flying Lessons, the Musical

In this charming musical, Isabella is a young girl whose teacher has just assigned the final project of her eighth-grade year: research a historical figure and write a paper about … 

Chinese Stories on Stage – Lantern Boy

Chinese Stories on Stage – Lantern Boy

Lantern Boy follows the Wu family across ancient and modern Shenzhen, China through the stories of two boys – one who begins the fish lantern tradition and another who revives it… 

Newbie

Newbie

This acrobatic show features a thrilling, story-driven circus experience with a dynamic use of props, including the Cyr wheel, scrolls and aerial techniques. 

The Olympians

The Olympians

In Ancient Greece, Artemis, Athena and Aphrodite have had enough. 

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

A re-imagining of the beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. 

Dear Library

Dear Library

To mark its 100th birthday, the National Library of Scotland presents a special exhibition, Dear Library. 

1Shoulder Pad: Galaxy Train, Japanese Musical Theatre

1Shoulder Pad: Galaxy Train, Japanese Musical Theatre

The buzz-worthy Japanese professional performance group has arrived! With the world’s smallest costumes (just two shoulder pads!), they will deliver an overwhelming musical perfo… 

Baby Shark and the Mystery of the Sphinx

Baby Shark and the Mystery of the Sphinx

Doo doo doo. 

Ten Thousand Hours

Ten Thousand Hours

Festival favourites Gravity and Other Myths return with their international smash hit, Ten Thousand Hours. 

Taiwan Season: Whale, Where Are You Going?

Taiwan Season: Whale, Where Are You Going?

Move over, Moby Dick! There’s a mysterious new whale at large in the ocean. 

Taiwan Season: Where Has All the Fruit Gone?

Taiwan Season: Where Has All the Fruit Gone?

We all know tangerines, don’t we? In Taiwan they come in many shapes, sizes and colours. 

Dream Space

Dream Space

Dream Space invites you into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. 

Ghost Light

Ghost Light

The theatre has always been a place of ghosts, with shadowy figures in the wings, whispered secrets, and echoes of the past in every dressing room. 

Annie

Annie

It’s been a while but Captivate is bringing back this much-loved family favourite with a fantastic new cast. 

Bubba-Licious

Bubba-Licious

Yes, it’s a show for babies! A sensory display of colour, sound, light and movement to spark joy and ignite wonder. 

The Tale of the Loneliest Whale

The Tale of the Loneliest Whale

‘I can hear someone out there. 

360 ALLSTARS

360 ALLSTARS

Sold out on Broadway! Sold out at the Sydney Opera House! Seen by over two million people worldwide! BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more, 360 A… 

Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue

Following their fan-favourite run at the Fringe last year, OOTB are back again for their 21st year with tighter harmonies, crazier choreography and enough high notes to reach the s… 

Best of Edinburgh Fringe for Kids

Best of Edinburgh Fringe for Kids

A fun-filled afternoon show with a revolving line-up of the best children’s and family-friendly performers from around Edinburgh and the Fringe. 

Cheese and Guava or Romeo and Juliet

Cheese and Guava or Romeo and Juliet

Drawing from the classic Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare and romantic-themed songs by the ‘king’ Roberto Carlos, in a back-and-forth between the plagiarised love story and the unau… 

Comics vs Kids

Comics vs Kids

Comics vs Kids returns with a show full of jokes, silliness, interaction and special guests. 

The Listies: Make Some Noise

The Listies: Make Some Noise

Back by POOPular demand. 

A Jaffa Cake Musical

A Jaffa Cake Musical

Time to decide once and for all. 

Aaaand Now for Something Completely Improvised

Aaaand Now for Something Completely Improvised

Improv legends Racing Minds return to Edinburgh for their 12th year of unscripted escapades! A doddery grandfather can’t quite remember his ripping yarn, but with your help, a myst… 

Shakespeare for Breakfast

Shakespeare for Breakfast

The Bardic Breakfasters are back with a brand-new show, with breakfast included! A pleasing plethora of pentameter, puns and pastry. 

Patrick Monahan: The Good, the Pat and the Ugly

Patrick Monahan: The Good, the Pat and the Ugly

Cancel culture is fast approaching. 

1 Hour of Insane Magic

1 Hour of Insane Magic

After complete sell-outs in 2023 and 2024, Insane Magic (Cameron Gibson, Elliot Bibby and Luke Osey) return with their biggest show yet! Fresh from a smash-hit run at the Adelaide … 

By a Thread

By a Thread

Seven acrobats and thirty metres of rope. 

Spy Movie: The Play!

Spy Movie: The Play!

Agent Blonde has 24 hours to save the world. 

Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

Back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions – ma… 

Lindsey Cole's The Mermaid, the Otter and the Big Poo

Lindsey Cole's The Mermaid, the Otter and the Big Poo

Tired of the state of our waterways? So is adventure mermaid Lindsey Cole and she needs your help to wave the big poo right outta her home so Otter can return. 

Mat Ricardo: The Extraordinary Gentleman

Mat Ricardo: The Extraordinary Gentleman

‘Undoubtedly one of the greatest variety artists working today’ (Scotsman) returns with his five-star, sell-out, one-man circus cabaret. 

Meg in the Magic Toyshop

Meg in the Magic Toyshop

It’s early morning at the Magic Toyshop and Meg the Doll can’t find her glove! Join the hunt as Meg and her best friend Penny the Toy Soldier enlist your help. 

1 Hour of Insanity

1 Hour of Insanity

From the creators of the smash-hit show 1 Hour of Insane Magic, the new show 1 Hour of Insanity hits the Edinburgh Fringe! Expect the unexpected in this fast-paced, family-friendly… 

A Family Fairy Tale: Lost in the Woods

A Family Fairy Tale: Lost in the Woods

Back by popular demand for it’s third Fringe run! This fast-paced, chaotic comedy of confusion is a winner with all audiences. 

Monkeys: Our Primate Family

Monkeys: Our Primate Family

The biggest exhibition of primate behaviour ever staged is returning to the National Museum of Scotland. 

The Scent of Jasmine

The Scent of Jasmine

A heartwarming, dynamic piece of musical theatre presented by a talented young cast and an award-winning professional team from Yuxin School based in Beijing, China. 

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

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

It’s all in the title (hahahahahahahaha). 

Hungry Like the Future

Hungry Like the Future

Set in the 1980s when Duran Duran were in their prime, personal computers the latest fad and Pacman and Space Invaders the games of choice. 

Bake Off: The Great British Pantomime

Bake Off: The Great British Pantomime

The contestants on this year’s Bake Off have been doing much much worse than usual. 

Desert Thirsts and Jerusalem Winds

Desert Thirsts and Jerusalem Winds

Escape to 1920s Jerusalem and follow the wanderlust of reporter Leopold Weiss. 

Bucket Head

Bucket Head

A closed-down puppet orphanage reopens, leaving resident squatters Ozzie Airwalker and Jim Horgletooth having to deal with new friends and challenges. 

Jinxed

Jinxed

It’s the 13th generation of Illuminations A Cappella and something unlucky is in the air. 

A Cappella: At the Movies

A Cappella: At the Movies

Lights, camera aca-tion! Following our sold-out show last year, RadioOctave are ready to give you the time of your life. 

Massaoke: Sing The Musicals

Massaoke: Sing The Musicals

This limited run live-band lunchtime sing-along show is a dream come true for musical fans of all ages, raising the curtain on all your favourite hits from stage and screen. 

The Weird Sisters

The Weird Sisters

Marie-Laure Corben, Dalia Kay, and Eliza Waters' creation, The Weird Sisters, is now being performed at the Fringe following its debut at the Leeds Theatre Festival in July 202… 

Sawdust Symphony

Sawdust Symphony

Carpentry and circus collide. 

A Cinderella Panto

A Cinderella Panto

Previous Cinderella stories? They’re behind you! In this unique fairy-tale twist, Bristol’s Pantomime Society cordially invites you on a magical journey, guaranteed to be an ab… 

Somewhere

Somewhere

Created by Sarah Bishop, Somewhere is a brand-new fantasy musical with music and lyrics by internationally acclaimed indie-folk duo The Dunwells and other established Yorkshire sin… 

To Be A Prince

To Be A Prince

“What does it mean to be a prince?” This question is at the heart of To Be A Prince, the latest production by Grownup Playhouse, featured at Paradise in The Vault @ The Annexxe… 

Chicken Little

Chicken Little

While walking through the park one day, Chicken Little is hit on the head! She decides to tell the Prime Minister the sky is falling, and so begins a perilous journey: travelling t… 

The Addams Family

The Addams Family

Back for their seventh show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Talentz presents the creepy, kooky, mysteriously spooky Addams Family musical. 

Around the World in 80 Days

Around the World in 80 Days

This classic Victorian adventure sees the fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg come across a cascade of eccentric characters and exotic places, all because of a wager. 

Fruit of Her Lips

Fruit of Her Lips

In a mouth-watering interplay between the mysteries of the feminine triune across the ages and the epic apple which sates our collective hunger, this dance and poetry work features… 

Love and Freindship!

Love and Freindship!

Love and Freindship (fear not, deliberate misspelling) is a Regency romp through the adventures of Laura, a young woman on the quest for love. 

Brace Yourselves!

Brace Yourselves!

Hold on to your boater hats, because Full Score is back to bring barbershop to the Fringe. 

The Really Terrible Orchestra

The Really Terrible Orchestra

A long-running staple of Edinburgh’s Fringe, The Really Terrible Orchestra return with their most ambitious programme of barely recognisable “music” to date! Will they finish Schub… 

Tofgam Card Games: The Return

Tofgam Card Games: The Return

A fun card game event in which everyone competes for the much in-demand, much-loved and really really cheap Tofgam trophy. 

Beats on Pointe

Beats on Pointe

The fusion of ballet and hip-hop has long fascinated audiences since it was popularised by films like Step Up. 

Puppet Zoo Adventure!

Puppet Zoo Adventure!

Puppet Zoo Adventure is a delightful blend of laughter and learning where animals come to life! Join Steph and Layla as they explore the Zoo and the animals that need your help! 

A Girl Called Grace

A Girl Called Grace

Grace is kicking back for the summer holidays when her step mother orders her to go to her aunty Baba Yaga. 

Planetarium Lates: You Are Here

Planetarium Lates: You Are Here

We’ll take you on a one-of-a-kind, astronomer-led, immersive planetarium journey from our planet to the farthest reaches of the Solar System. 

Namaste Blisters

Namaste Blisters

Becoming a yoga teacher was life-changing for Kym Nelson, who decided to swap her hedonistic lifestyle for a more ethical one. 

Honk!

Honk!

The story of the ugly duckling is well-known; and entirely apposite for our strange times. 

The Fantastical World of My Uncle Arly

The Fantastical World of My Uncle Arly

When that I was but a little tiny dot, I would sit with my grandfather and solemnly play both the Owl and the Pussycat whilst he transformed into a pig, a turkey and a runcible spo… 

Behind the Curtain

Behind the Curtain

What goes on behind the theatre curtain? Who’s that scampering about backstage? And why have they added Febreze to the dry-ice machine? When Lily bottles her acting audition for … 

Rapunzel

Rapunzel

Twisted Tales bring you yet another brilliantly bonkers take on the fairytale Rapunzel. 

Squad Harmonix

Squad Harmonix

A brand-new kind of vocal showcase you’ve never seen before. 

Ancient Coins of Forgotten Kingdoms

Ancient Coins of Forgotten Kingdoms

Ancient coins are rare, historical, often beautiful and sometimes funny. 

199 Jokes Before Lunchtime: High Whisk

199 Jokes Before Lunchtime: High Whisk

An insect joke? Tick. 

Smithy's Scavenger Hunt

Smithy's Scavenger Hunt

Are you fascinated with Edinburgh’s history? Do you want to learn more about the Scottish Enlightenment and its leading figures and have a blast while doing it? You may even meet a… 

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

Nardone’s Academy of Performing Arts has brought its production of Alice in Wonderland to theSpace’s thrust stage in the Upper Theatre this year. 

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Join us as we follow Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion along the Yellow Brick Road to self-discovery where the Wizard of Oz is not all he seems. 

Absolute Improv!

Absolute Improv!

For over 10 years Absolute Improv! has entertained sell-out audiences with off-the-cuff comedy performances from Scotland’s top improvisational comedy actors. 

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Treasure, treachery, mutiny and mayhem all await young Jim Hawkins as he leaves the Admiral Benbow inn behind and embarks on a thrilling and dangerous voyage to recover Captain Fli… 

Laughing Horse CLEAN Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse CLEAN Pick of the Fringe

The Pick of the Fringe has been a hit show at the Fringe for 20 years, an annual selection of the best in stand-up comedy in Edinburgh. 

Grow Up Magic Man

Grow Up Magic Man

Direct from his sell-out run at Durham Fringe Festival, join Magic Circle member Tom Bolton as he shares with you what it’s really like growing up as a magician in the 21st centu… 

Plague, Poo 'n' Punishment

Plague, Poo 'n' Punishment

Back by popular demand after last year’s sell-out success. 

Into the Woods

Into the Woods

One of the most popular Stephen Sondheim musicals has hit the Edinburgh Fringe, and it truly shines! Into The Woods is produced by the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAM… 

Improvabunga!

Improvabunga!

In a world where movie plots are getting too predictable, one award-winning improv show dares to break the mould. 

Draft My Life – A Concept Musical

Draft My Life – A Concept Musical

Calling all musical lovers! Clara, an employee of furniture store, helps people establish their homes but wrestles with the idea to create a home of her own. 

Timeless

Timeless

A joyful celebration of the dance of life, regardless of where you are on that road. 

A Mist of Midges

A Mist of Midges

This show covers the subjects of birth, family relationships, highland invasion, human intervention, the battle and the future of midge species with its interaction with the human … 

Family-Fun Edinburgh Cycle Tour

Family-Fun Edinburgh Cycle Tour

Exclusive to Fringe 2024! See Edinburgh on two wheels. 

My Greatest Period Ever

My Greatest Period Ever

With a heart of gold, a silver tongue and a steel-trap wit, Lucy combines her experience as as a folk singer, Human Biology teacher and Sexual Health Educator to ‘edutain’ one and … 

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far

The comedy show comedians take their kids to is back and even more stupider! Join stupid comedian and children’s author Olaf Falafel for an hour of kid’s comedy which will be the s… 

Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC

Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC

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 … 

Wordy Wordy Words

Wordy Wordy Words

Sid Ozalid – Scotland’s top dyslexic comedy poet. 

6 Impossible Things

6 Impossible Things

An Alice in Wonderland parody magic show! Come be part of the magic! Las Vegas magician Jordan Rooks combines magic, comedy and storytelling into an unforgettable time! Jordan’s un… 

Circus Sonas Presents: Down with Gravity

Circus Sonas Presents: Down with Gravity

What goes up, must come down… but not necessary in the way that you expected. 

The Circus Sonas Family Show

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. 

The Oxford Imps

The Oxford Imps

A fun, fast-paced comedy show, made up entirely on the spot from your suggestions! The Imps have been bringing critically acclaimed improv performances and up-and-coming comedic ta… 

Ten Thousand Hours

Ten Thousand Hours

There’s a much-touted theory that practising any skill for 10,000 hours is sufficient to become an expert. 

Taiwan Season: I Am The BOSS

Taiwan Season: I Am The BOSS

I can’t imagine a child who wouldn’t love this show. 

Game On 4 – Boss Level

Game On 4 – Boss Level

Matty Grey is heading back to Game Land one final time. 

Shadow Necropolis

Shadow Necropolis

A spooky fantasy adventure. 

AAA Batteries (Not Included)

AAA Batteries (Not Included)

An hour of sharp gags, quick wit and high energy hijinks from three of the comedy circuit’s funniest performers. 

360 ALLSTARS

360 ALLSTARS

Sold out on Broadway! Sold out at the Sydney Opera House! Seen by over one million people worldwide! BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more, 360 A… 

Dance N'Speak Easy

Dance N'Speak Easy

As you walk into McEwan Hall, the stage has been transformed into a bar. 

Shantify!

Shantify!

Join this incredible crew of West End leading men as they transform show tunes, rock classics and pop bangers into fabulous sea shanties. 

Shakespeare for Breakfast

Shakespeare for Breakfast

The Bardic Breakfasters are back for our 33rd Fringe, with a brand-new show, breakfast included! The Tempest meets 10 Things I Hate About You and High School Musical in a teen rom-… 

A Jaffa Cake Musical

A Jaffa Cake Musical

A Jaffa Cake Musical by Gigglemug’s Sam Cochrane is a new musicalisation of a rather absurd scenario that on the surface seems to be an example of a corporation trying to evade p… 

Aaaand Now for Something Completely Improvised

Aaaand Now for Something Completely Improvised

Improv legends Racing Minds return to Edinburgh for their 11th year of unscripted escapades! A doddery grandfather can’t quite remember his ripping yarn, but with your help, a myst… 

Lost in the Woods

Lost in the Woods

Once upon a time, a little girl and a little boy were lost in the woods. 

Blue Badge Bunch

Blue Badge Bunch

The disability Taskmaster! Ever tried drawing with your feet? Made your lunch one-handed? Had a go at audio description? It’s trickier than you think! The perfect way to spend your… 

Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue

Following their five-star, fan-favourite run at the Fringe last year, OOTB are back again for their 20th year with tighter harmonies, crazier choreography and enough high notes to … 

Diary of a Magician

Diary of a Magician

Step into the world of the magician, where fragments of life are unveiled through a mysterious diary. 

Almost Impossible: Martin Brock

Almost Impossible: Martin Brock

Fresh from the USA/Australia tour, Almost Impossible promises an immersive experience for all ages. 

Riding Alone

Riding Alone

This one-man puppet drama follows a young performing artist with more than 20 years experience in Chinese puppetry, on his journey of self-discovery as he learns, practices and ult… 

Rosie and Hugh's Great Big Adventure

Rosie and Hugh's Great Big Adventure

Rosie and Hugh the Hedgehog are best friends. 

Masquerade Mask

Masquerade Mask

Commedia dell’Arte, which began in medieval Italy, is generally credited with providing the foundation blocks for modern comedy. 

Spy Movie: The Play!

Spy Movie: The Play!

Agent Blonde, Jane Blonde, has to save the world from an evil, criminal genius. 

Game On

Game On

Get set for Game On, the largest interactive exhibition of video game history and culture. 

Odyssea

Odyssea

This dance-on-film follows the epic journey of Odyssea, a curious sea traveller, as she encounters flora and fauna in fantastical realms. 

No Strings Attached Wind Band

No Strings Attached Wind Band

Variety of music including musical theatre, movie themes, swing, and popular songs for all the family. 

Pinocchio! The Panto

Pinocchio! The Panto

Join our budding protagonist Pinocchio as he learns some hard lessons about what it takes to be a real boy. 

Las Vegas in Edinburgh

Las Vegas in Edinburgh

Siegfried and Joy are the new masters of magic. 

Arguments! The Comedy Debate Show

Arguments! The Comedy Debate Show

Do you like to argue? Well, I disagree to whatever you just said. 

Teach Rex Live – A Dragon's Tale

Teach Rex Live – A Dragon's Tale

This interactive, nail-biting tail about bravery, curiosity and familial love is created by teachers to inspire young minds in creative writing. 

Soundtrack of a Breakup

Soundtrack of a Breakup

Love, heartbreak, comedy… and music to accompany these feelings: something all relationships see. 

Pippin (2013 Broadway Revival Musical)

Pippin (2013 Broadway Revival Musical)

An exceptionally enthusiastic and talented youth theatre put on a revival of the 2013 version of Pippin. 

100 Years of Disney

100 Years of Disney

Celebrating 100 years since the iconic Disney title sequence first graced our screens, award-winning international vocal ensemble Octavoce present a whirlwind a cappella trip throu… 

A Spoonful of Songs

A Spoonful of Songs

Featuring West End performers, this family-friendly musical concert will take you on a journey through some of the most iconic songs from films like Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Toy Stor… 

China Culture Week

China Culture Week

The Chinese Culture Week is a week-long programme showcasing the best of Chinese theatre and traditional culture co-organized by the Art Development Center of the Ministry of Cultu… 

Frozen Jr

Frozen Jr

Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen Jr brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage. 

Alice's Adventures

Alice's Adventures

Grown-ups are confusing, as are the rules of their world! In this family-friendly reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s enduring tale Alice navigates the topsy-turvy world of wonderland… 

Ancient Ballad of Thomas the Rhymer (Into the Woods)

Ancient Ballad of Thomas the Rhymer (Into the Woods)

A new take on the ancient Border ballad of Thomas the Rhymer with specially composed music performed by well-known instrumentalist and composer John Sampson and multi-talented musi… 

Chrissie and the Skiddle Witch: A Climate Change Musical

Chrissie and the Skiddle Witch: A Climate Change Musical

Thirteen-year-old Chrissie is a budding climate-change campaigner, but her family just don’t get it! When a huge storm hits her seaside town of Skiddle, Chrissie reluctantly gets… 

Sweet Nothings Present: Murder on the Stage Floor

Sweet Nothings Present: Murder on the Stage Floor

Exeter’s award-winning all-female a cappella group take to the stage with sensational singing, dancing and an enticing murder mystery. 

Photon StarBlaster and the Suicidal Spaceship

Photon StarBlaster and the Suicidal Spaceship

This show is light-speed FAST. 

UPROAR!

UPROAR!

Join historian, broadcaster and writer, Alice Loxton, as she delves into the delights of her new history book, UPROAR!: Satire, Scandal and Printmakers in Georgian London – a bri… 

Bumble's Big Adventure

Bumble's Big Adventure

This one-act educational outreach play for 5-10 year olds and their families follows Bumble, a honeybee, on an adventure to find a bee balm flower. 

Elf the Musical

Elf the Musical

The Talentz Musical Theatre Company are bringing all the sparklejinglejolly magic of Elf The Musical. 

Gallus Stooshie's Cool Ceilidh

Gallus Stooshie's Cool Ceilidh

Gallus Stooshie is a modern Scottish dance troupe here to make ceilidhs cool again. 

Dreams of Anne Frank

Dreams of Anne Frank

From the pen of one of Britain’s leading playwrights, Dreams of Anne Frank by Bernard Kops is a poignant and highly charged drama that retells the story of Anne Frank. 

The Twits

The Twits

Roald Dahl’s famous tale of the egregious and revolting Mr and Mrs Twit. 

Disney's Frozen Jr

Disney's Frozen Jr

Do you want to build a snowman? You’ll love this heartwarming stage adaptation of the top-grossing animated film of all time! Join Anna, Elsa and all of your favourite characters… 

Children of Eden Jr

Children of Eden Jr

From musical theatre greats, Stephen Schwartz and John Caird, comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith. 

Experts Radio Lab

Experts Radio Lab

Kids are experts. 

Once Upon A Crime – Gruesome Grimm Tales!

Once Upon A Crime – Gruesome Grimm Tales!

Presenting your favourite fairy tales – the obnoxious bullying of Ashputtel (the first Cinderella) by her stepsisters, the vanity of a fashion-conscious (and strangely familiar!)… 

James and the Giant Peach

James and the Giant Peach

Join us in a fabulous retelling of Roald Dahl’s classic peachy tale. Join James as he ventures into the wonderful world of whimsy and see if you can catch the ladybird. 

Alice in Wonderland Musical

Alice in Wonderland Musical

Lewis Carroll is turning in his grave at Tim Nelson’s Alice in Wonderland. 

24 Solar Terms

24 Solar Terms

24 Solar Terms – an immersive theatre production, created based on the 24 solar terms, condensing the time of each season into a performance. 

Arts and Crafts Family Workshop

Arts and Crafts Family Workshop

Explore making rubbings, printing, collage and fun with circles and squares, and mixed-media collage. 

Amazing Prize Comedy Bingo

Amazing Prize Comedy Bingo

It’s bingo with loads and loads of prizes. 

Kids Brunch Klub

Kids Brunch Klub

Step straight into the magic kingdom in this interactive character brunch experience the whole family will enjoy! Join your favourite fairy tale heroes, heroines (and the occasiona… 

Dr Seuss's The Cat in the Hat

Dr Seuss's The Cat in the Hat

The National Theatre’s adaptation comes to life in Dr Seuss’ classic story. 

Serious Nonsense (for Terribly Grown-Up People)

Serious Nonsense (for Terribly Grown-Up People)

Funny, horrible and a little bit naughty, this poetry show is perfect for children no matter how old. 

Ancient Coins of Forgotten Kingdoms

Ancient Coins of Forgotten Kingdoms

Ancient coins are an amazing window into history – rare, valuable and often beautiful. 

Aloft Presents Sanctuary

Aloft Presents Sanctuary

Aloft Circus Arts of Chicago (USA) burst onto the Fringe scene with their hit Brave Space last year. 

Tofgam Card Game Championships

Tofgam Card Game Championships

You’re welcome to join the Tofgam Team for our first event at the Fringe. A card game championship fit for everyone with superb prizes for the winner at the end of the event. 

The Further Misadventures of Martin Hathaway: Shipwrecked Off Heramathea's Cove

The Further Misadventures of Martin Hathaway: Shipwrecked Off Heramathea's Cove

In this steampunk fantasy adventure, the hapless history teacher who fell from our universe into Arnica has survived banshees, elves, and a giant ruhk to join the eccentric crew of… 

The Unimaginable

The Unimaginable

Join our Imaginary Friend on the adventure of a lifetime, as they go on an adventure to find their missing friend. 

BasketballMan Can Fly

BasketballMan Can Fly

BasketballMan is a world-renowned freestyler but now he is out to prove he is a real superhero. 

Serious Nonsense (for Terribly Grown-Up People)

Serious Nonsense (for Terribly Grown-Up People)

Funny, horrible and a little bit naughty, this poetry show is perfect for children no matter how old. 

Shrek the Musical Jr

Shrek the Musical Jr

Set in a mythical once-upon-a-time sort of land, Shrek the Musical Jr is the story of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life by anything that cross… 

Absolute Improv!

Absolute Improv!

For over 10 years, Absolute Improv! has entertained sell-out audiences with off-the-cuff comedy performances from Scotland’s top improvisational comedy actors. 

Maths at the Museum

Maths at the Museum

Award-winning entertainer Kyle D Evans leads a frantic hour of mind-blowing maths for children and their families. 

The Little Iceberg Musical

The Little Iceberg Musical

The little iceberg holds a secret. 

Northern Lights A Cappella's 10th B'day Bash: Top of the Bops

Northern Lights A Cappella's 10th B'day Bash: Top of the Bops

You’re invited! Renowned for their slick choreography, tight harmonies and unique arrangements, Durham University’s top a cappella group is back at the Edinburgh Fringe to celebr… 

Peter Pan

Peter Pan

Come and join us for a wonderful adventure in Neverland and see how Peter, Wendy, John and Michael battle the Pirates, Mermaids and Native Indians with help from the Lost Boys and … 

A Girl MissRed

A Girl MissRed

‘Some children are misunderstood; Fran is MissRed. 

Alyn Ashby Presents – TV Stardom for Beginners

Alyn Ashby Presents – TV Stardom for Beginners

This unique (probably) show allows mere mortals like us to experience the world of the TV actor. 

Secret Storytellers

Secret Storytellers

Society has collapsed and the Ravens rule. 

Who Walks This Path

Who Walks This Path

Interactive storytelling with audience participation and improvisation about loss, community, our human need for connection, and the pain and humour of the journey. 

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical Jr

The story of a girl dreaming of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. 

Story Builders

Story Builders

How to build a story – for everyone! Want to be the best storyteller you know? Come and join the Story Builders! You’ll learn the secrets of every great story and together we’ll … 

The European Extravaganza!

The European Extravaganza!

Join Talia in a family-friendly venue for an interactive musical journey to some major European cities. 

The Three Golden Hairs

The Three Golden Hairs

A commedia twist on a Grimm’s classic, this high-energy, PG-ish show features traditional commedia characters and masks in a fractured fairy tale that’s fun for the whole family! A… 

Laughing Horse Clean Pick of the Fringe

Laughing Horse Clean Pick of the Fringe

The Pick of the Fringe has been a hit show at the Fringe for 19 years, an annual selection of the best in stand-up comedy in Edinburgh. 

Baby Bingo (and Toddlers Too)

Baby Bingo (and Toddlers Too)

A comedy show where your little one won’t derail everything, in fact, you’ll be hoping they’ll do all the things that normally embarrass you, loudly and proudly. 

Singing in the Rain Jr

Singing in the Rain Jr

Behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they appear! The story of a great moment in movie making history. 

Smithy's Scavenger Hunt

Smithy's Scavenger Hunt

Are you fascinated with Edinburgh’s history? Do you want to have a blast while learning about the Scottish Enlightenment and its leading figures? You may even meet a special guest!… 

Journey to the West: In Search of the Way

Journey to the West: In Search of the Way

Join the adventure as we bring to life the classic, Journey to the West, in an interactive children’s show which is a part of Chinese Culture and Art Festival! With amazing visual … 

The Addams Family The Musical School Edition

The Addams Family The Musical School Edition

The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princes… 

How to Become Ridiculously Well-Read (In About 50 Minutes)

How to Become Ridiculously Well-Read (In About 50 Minutes)

Have you ever wanted to know every book ever? Well if Leo doesn’t read all the books in one night (entirely in song) the demon will burn everything. 

Julius Caesar: The Musical

Julius Caesar: The Musical

‘He was a traitor boy, he killed a dictator boy. 

The Strongest Girl in the World

The Strongest Girl in the World

‘The best job in life is to be the father of a daughter. 

Be Merry

Be Merry

Join us in an exploration of love, loss and learning, seen through the lens of an old woman leaving her wisdom with a younger woman. 

This Is Your Trial (Kids' Court)

This Is Your Trial (Kids' Court)

Guilty or innocent? You decide. 

The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show Strikes Back!

The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show Strikes Back!

Hey kids and kidults, cool cats and dancing dogs, Jarred and Hobbit are back with an all-new action-packed hoopla! Guaranteed LOLs and interactive fun for the entire family (OK, ma… 

Shakespeare for Breakfast

Shakespeare for Breakfast

Wakey wakey, eggs and Shakey!Or rather, a free croissant with Shakespeare. 

360 ALLSTARS

360 ALLSTARS

Sold out on Broadway! Sold out at the Sydney Opera House! Seen by over one-million people worldwide! BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more, 360 A… 

Inside The Robot: Kids vs Chaos!

Inside The Robot: Kids vs Chaos!

The world’s only theatrical escape room! You are the crew of a robot and everything has gone wrong! Help! The stunning visual effects and immersive interactive technology mean kids… 

Circus Sonas Family Show

Circus Sonas Family Show

All the way from Northern Ireland, Martin and Logy take the traditional circus double act and give it a unique and modern twist. 

PG Hits! Family-Friendly Comedy Club

PG Hits! Family-Friendly Comedy Club

Three top stand-ups perform their very best routines just as they do in comedy clubs up and down the country and abroad, just without the swearing! PG Hits is a professional stand-… 

Shadow Kingdom

Shadow Kingdom

In a kingdom where it is always night, the Owl had declared himself king and made sleeping forbidden. 

Beats on Pointe

Beats on Pointe

From Australia to London’s West End, this high-energy fusion of commercial dance entertainment intertwines ballet and street dance, along with contemporary and breaking to deliver … 

Chevalier – Hobbyhorse Circus

Chevalier – Hobbyhorse Circus

An irresistibly charming homage to the magnificent circus horses and the silent movie era. 

AAA Batteries (Not Included)

AAA Batteries (Not Included)

An 11th year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! An hour of sharp gags, quick wit and high energy hijinks from three of the comedy circuit’s funniest performers. 

Tutu

Tutu

High on my list of must-see Fringe shows for this year’s festival, Tutu is an explosion of colour, grace, and humour. 

Down the Hatch!

Down the Hatch!

‘Down the hatch!’ yells our vicious Queen as yet another storyteller disappoints her. 

Roger McGough's Money-Go-Round

Roger McGough's Money-Go-Round

Join Mr Toad, Ratty, Badger and friends in a new family musical by Roger McGough, inspired by The Wind in the Willows. 

Aaaand Now For Something Completely Improvised

Aaaand Now For Something Completely Improvised

After a three year hiatus, Tom Skelton, Daniel Roberts, Chris Turner and Dougie Walker return to the Edinburgh Fringe with their critically-acclaimed improv show, Aaaand Now For So… 

Ashley Blaker: Normal Schmormal

Ashley Blaker: Normal Schmormal

A new stand-up show about the joys of raising children with special needs. 

The Improv Musical

The Improv Musical

The Improv Musical returns to Fringe as strong as ever with a silly, fun, toe-tapping show. 

The Oxford Imps

The Oxford Imps

The Oxford Imps are what you might expect from your standard university improv show. 

Attenborough and His Animals

Attenborough and His Animals

Clownfish Theatre’s Jonathon Tilley and Jess Clough-Macrae overact the premise of this kid-friendly show, to the delight of kids and grown-ups alike. 

Tickbox 2

Tickbox 2

Actress-comedian Lubna Kerr explores her family’s journey, sharing the challenges encountered with humour and emotion. 

Scherzo

Scherzo

Spirit of the Fringe Award winner Släpstick is back. 

Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue

Sitting at the front of the queue, an hour before the show started, I was stung by a bee. 

Any Suggestions, Doctor? The Improvised Doctor Who Parody

Any Suggestions, Doctor? The Improvised Doctor Who Parody

The improvised parody returns! Go on an adventure through time and space with a live radiophonic workshop and a hilarious improv cast in this loving parody of the sci-fi classic Do… 

Smashing Shakespeare

Smashing Shakespeare

Primary Times Children’s Choice Award Winner! Musical-comedy versions of Shakespeare’s greatest works, Brave Macbeth and Juliet & Her Romeo. 

The Early Word

The Early Word

The Early Word. 

Jewellery of the World

Jewellery of the World

The gallery is housed in a 19th-century bakehouse in the heart of the artistic village of Stockbridge. 

Mali

Mali

Galerie Mirages is situated in the heart of the artistic village quartier of Stockbridge. 

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