Welcome to Pleasance Kids 2013 and our biggest programme of family fun yet! This year Pleasance Kidzone is space themed with another jam packed bundle of the best children’s theatre, comedy, workshops and activities on the Fringe. Whether you’re looking for famous faces, something a little different or a spot of playtime, Pleasance Kidzone has it all! As well as a stellar line up of shows, the Kids Club returns with affordable arts and crafts activities, the Café on the Green and much more! Read on to see what we have in store… Box Office Phone: 0131 556 6550 Online: www.pleasance.co.uk In Person: Pleasance Courtyard (from 29th July) 60 Pleasance EH8 9TJ Pleasance Dome (from 31st July) 1 Bristo Square EH8 9AL
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The Golden Cowpat
2nd - 25th August, 10.15am (11.10am) Pleasance Courtyard - Above
Start the day with naughty cow Betty and farmer Hector on a magical muddy adventure, brought to you by award-winning Tucked In (Tim and Light). Join in with irresistible folk songs, bid for a Golden Cowpat and even choose the story’s ending! Age: 4+
Song Circle | My Yellow Ukelele
31st July - 25th August, 10.45am (11.15am) & 11.45am (12.30pm) Pleasance Courtyard - The Green
Fun for wee ones with Scottish folk singer Gill Bowman. Song Circle presents classic nursery rhymes, Scottish children’s songs and a hamper of toys for under-2s. For the 2-5s dress up, sing and strum with Gill at My Yellow Ukelele. Age: Song Circle 0 - 2, My Yellow Ukelele 2 - 5
The Adventure
2nd - 25th August, 11am (12noon), 2pm (3pm) & 5pm (6pm) Pleasance Up the Hill
When a famous scientist is abducted, it takes his two children, their best friend, an incompetent storyteller, and YOU to rescue him. The Famous Five meets Scooby Doo meets The Crystal Maze in this unique hour of funny, inventive and interactive theatre. You won’t be sat in the dark watching a play... you’ll be at the heart of The Adventure! Age: 7+
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The Magical Playroom with CBeebies’ Cerrie Burnell
31st July - 18th August, 11am (12noon) Pleasance Courtyard - Forth
Starring CBeebies’ presenter Cerrie Burnell in an original story inspired by her childhood. Libby dreams of becoming a ballerina. When she is told to wear a false arm for dancing lessons, Libby rebels seeking escape in her favourite playroom where the toys magically come to life… Directed by Hal Chambers of Tucked In. Age: 3+
The Last Wild with Piers Torday 23rd August, 11.40am (12.40pm) Pleasance Courtyard - Above
Meet Piers Torday author of The Last Wild, discover how a childhood encounter with Roald Dahl inspired him to start writing and listen to an exclusive extract from his new animal adventure. “As thrilling as James and the Giant Peach” TIMES. Following the reading, Piers Torday will be selling and signing copies of The Last Wild on The Green. Age: 7+
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Aliens Love Underpants
7th - 22nd August 11.30am (12.30pm) Pleasance Courtyard - Pleasance One
Hold on to your briefs and prepare for a bloomering, knicker-tastic, pantabulous adventure! This hilarious tale based on the best-selling children’s book is brought to life with stunning effects, original music and crazy aliens. Signed performance 20th August Age: 3+
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I Believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo
31st July - 26th August, 11.45am (12.40pm) Pleasance Courtyard - Beside
Tomas hates school and books but his world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn. Help Tomas save his burning library when the village is overrun by soldiers. Bring a children’s book to become part of the set and swap for another at the end. By Michael Morpurgo (War Horse). Age: 6+
I Hate Children Children’s Show
31st July - 26th August, 11.50am (12.50pm) Pleasance Courtyard - Pleasance Two Magic for teens, tweens and hot soccer moms! Throw some whisky in your sippy cup and bring the kids to a show that’s as much fun for parents as for kids. ‘Best Children’s Show’ THREE WEEKS Age: 8+
The Big Bite-Size Play Factory’s Family Creatures 31st July - 26th August, 1pm (2pm). Pleasance Courtyard - The Green
Magical, mystical and mythical creatures have one thing in common - they have issues. A ghost who can’t scare people, a pretentious unicorn, a bossy turkey and a devious dragon. A selection of short plays hosted by a wannabe celebrity turtle and a famous bunny hating gardener! Age: 6+
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The Just So Stories
31st July - 26th August, 2.15pm (3.05pm) & 3.25pm (4.15pm) Pleasance Courtyard - The Green
Using every day objects, four of Rudyard Kipling’s best-loved stories are brought to life. Let your little ones snuggle down in a sea of duvets and cuddly animals and find out why the moon pulls the tides and why the elephant’s nose is so long. Age: All ages
My Brother The Robot
31st July - 25th August, 2.55pm (3.45pm) Pleasance Courtyard - Pleasance Two
Bobble has everything she needs - except someone to play with. So her inventor Dad builds her a robot brother. But having a robot in the family can cause all sorts of trouble…. Music, magic and mayhem from the company that brought you The Gruffalo. Age: 4+
Are You Serious? A whimsical stupid circus.
31st July - 11th August, 4.30pm (5.30pm) Pleasance Courtyard - The Green
Hi, I’m Bubbles. And I’m Bermooda. We have lost our circus and need your help to make a new one! We promise there will be laughing bananas, impromptu songs, a sad lion, puppets and lots of stupid fun. Are you Serious? Well don’t be. We’re just a ridiculous, playful circus in an igloo. Age: All ages
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Back from the Future
12th - 25th August, 4.30pm (5.15pm) Pleasance Courtyard - The Green
A time traveller from the year 2042 has come to Edinburgh on a mission. He needs your help to change the future but time is running out... An interactive comedy adventure for everyone aged 6 - 106 from the creator of 2012 Fringe Sell Out Monsters Got Talent. Age: 6+
Face painting with Fantoosh 31st July - 26th August, Various times - check Kidzone board Pleasance Courtyard - The Green
With her tickliest brushes, Edinburgh face and body artist Lynn ‘Fantoosh’ Fraser will be painting the small and tall alike in the Pleasance Courtyard. Just follow the trail of painted faces on The Green… www.fantooshart.co.uk Age: 3 - 103
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Slighty Fat Features
31st July - 26th August, 5.50pm (7pm) Pleasance Courtyard - Pleasance One
Fasten your seatbelts, smash hit circus troupe Slightly Fat Features are cavorting into Edinburgh with their hilarious new show. Gasp in wonder at astonishing feats of daring and laugh until your belly hurts as you witness‌ tiger taming, motor bike riding, orchestrated madness. Signed performance 15th August Age: 4+
Pleasance Box Office: 0131 556 6550 www.pleasance.co.uk
PLEASANCE KIDS IN LONDON Don’t forget, you can continue the fun all year round at Pleasance London! With children’s shows, workshops and a dedicated youth theatre group Young Pleasance, every day is a festival day at Pleasance London!
See what we have in store at www.pleasance.co.uk/kids
COMING UP... Join the Flock! Pleasance Kids are proud to present two new weekly acting courses for children aged 7 – 17 run by Magpie Theatre. Whether you’re a Magpie (7 – 11s) or part of the Flock (11 – 17s), join us for a fun introduction to the world of theatre, with a live performance every term. To find out more visit www.magpietheatre.com
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