This year, the Pleasance Kids Programme is bursting with music, magic, fairy tales ... and pants!
There are plenty of shows on offer – from the Showstopper’s Kids Show, to Tall Stories’ The Gruffalo’s Child and Les Petits Theatre Company’s production of First Hippo on the Moon. Hold onto your pants with Nutty Noah’s explosive mix of music, magic and madness and join us back at the EICC with The Polar Bears Go Up! If you need a break, then come and visit the Pleasance Kidzone. In its ninth year, it is still the only completely dedicated child-friendly venue on the Fringe - complete with cafe, pram shelters and a nappy change!
Located on The Green, in the heart of the Courtyard, the Kidzone is home to our famous giant inflatable igloo theatre and weatherproof art-pods. There are plenty of activities on offer, including facepainting, visits from Pleasance Performers, and ad hoc storytelling sessions. We really are the one-stop shop for all things family friendly on the Fringe.
Age Guidance Find the perfect show for any audience with our handy age bubbles!
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THE GIANT JAM SANDWICH
New Perspectives One hot summer's day, four million wasps invade the quiet village of Itching Down, so the story says ... This inventive new adaptation brings the popular picture book to life with a jam-tastic soundtrack in a funpacked family feast that will get a whole new generation buzzing. www.newperspectives.co.uk | a @NPtheatre
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ANIMALPHABET THE MUSICAL
Hit The Mark Theatre Treble Clef Island is a wonderful land of music, song and dance, but there's a problem. Calando the dastardly Duck has escaped and is threatening to steal sound forever. Join Colin the Cockatoo, Reggae Frog, Hip-Hop Donkey and a Waltzing Elephant on their journey. With bright characters, bold puppets and unforgettably catchy songs by The Hoosiers, AnimAlphabet is a family musical unlike any other. 2+ www.hitthemarktheatre.com | a @hitthemarkuk £6
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THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD
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Tall Stories "No Gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood... " Join the Gruffalo's Child on her adventurous mission into the wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson's classic picture book. Because the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist... does he? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the hugely popular show that's toured Britain and the world! £7
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The Polar Bears Go Up
10th - 27th August 11:00 am & 2:00pm (24th & 26th only) pleasance.co.uk
0131 556 6550
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10:40 (11:40) | Pleasance Dome | 10Dome
THE STAR SEEKERS
The Wardrobe Ensemble Have you ever dreamt of flying to the moon? Join star seekers Alph, Betty and Gammo on a journey through space where you take the steering wheel. We need Edinburgh's Star Seekers to help us complete our mission and answer one of the greatest unanswered questions of the universe: What do astronauts really have in their packed lunch boxes?! Ideal for ages 3-8 . 3-8 thewardrobeensemble.com | a @WardrobEnsemble £6
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MAVIS SPARKLE
M6 Theatre A magical mix of illusion, puppetry and captivating performance to inspire us all to dust away doubts and reach for the stars! With a cleaning trolley packed full of secrets and surprises and a little help from her cheeky cuckoo clock, mischievous mop bucket and Spike the hedgehog, will Mavis find the courage to follow her dreams? www.m6theatre.co.uk | a @M6Theatre
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ROALD DAHL'S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE
University of Liverpool Join Roald Dahl's doctor, Professor Tom Solomon, for a fascinating trip into the whoopsey-splunkers world of Dahl's amazing medical inventions. You'll play 'Battle of the Brain Bugs' and produce phizzwhizzing potions in this extraordinary, action-packed, sell-out show. www.tomsolomon.co.uk | a @RunningMadProf
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THE POLAR BEARS GO UP
The Polar Bears These lovable Polar Bears are intrepid explorers, famous for their wild expeditions. Now they'll be climbing trees, jumping on clouds and reaching for the stars as they race up to space. Of course, they'll stop for sandwiches on the way! www.madeinscotlandshowcase.com Performance at 2pm only on 24th. 11am & 2pm on 26th. www.thepolarbears.org | a @PolarBearsGoUp 2-5 £8 W
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ELLA ENCHANTED
Bushel/Barrel/Tun Ella is cursed with the "gift" of obedience. She begins a journey to break the curse -- battling ogres, meeting giants, trying to avoid her evil stepsisters, and becoming tangled in a romance with the prince. Adapted from Gail Carson Levine's novel, Ella Enchanted is an empowering retelling of the Cinderella story, where a young woman gains freedom through love. 7+ a @EllaEnchntdPlay £6
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THE SHOWSTOPPERS' KIDS SHOW
Showstopper Productions Ltd These Fringe favourites and Olivier Award winners take kids' ideas and transform them on the spot into interactive musical adventures. Harry Potter in space? Done! Dora and the Gruffalo meet dinosaurs under the sea? No worries! Kids (ONLY kids!) decide who we meet and where we go to create shows tailor-made to their imaginations. www.theshowstoppers.org | a @TheShowstoppers
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11:45 (12:45) | Pleasance Courtyard | Beside
ME & MY BEE
ThisEgg Climate change is massive. Bees aren't. Our fuzzy little friends need our help and so we're launching a political party disguised as a party party disguised as a show. A new comedy for children and adults alike. Multi award-winning theatre company, ThisEgg, invites you to plant the seed for change. www.thisegg.co.uk | a @ThisEgg_ 5+ £6
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12:00 (13:00) | Pleasance Courtyard | Pleasance Beyond
DAVID WALLIAMS' THE FIRST HIPPO ON THE MOON 3+
Les Petits Theatre Company From Number One bestselling Children's author David Walliams comes an explosively funny space adventure for children of three and up. Two big hippos. One ENORMOUS dream. Who can make it to the moon first? Adapted for the stage by Les Petits Theatre Company following their tour of Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs and immersive hit Adventures in Wonderland. £7
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SMALL LACES
Poco Town There's a new band in town! Bringing you toe-tapping, hand-clapping, bottom-wiggling tunes full of feel-good factor. A mini pop concert for mini humans. Music and lyrics by Lorna Shaw who is joined by a glittering ensemble of London's finest musical comedians. WARNING: Extremely catchy tunes. 4+ £6
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THE LISTIES MAKE YOU LOL
Don't Be Lonely Australia's most sought after kids' comedians are back with their new show. Exploding with alien attacks, toilet paper guns and the most disgusting pair of underpants ever, this bonkers hour is guaranteed to make the whole family LOL! Total sell-out 2016. www.thelisties.com | a @TheListies
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FUTURE PERFECT
Tall Stories Is there a moment from your past that you'd like to change? Dominic's certainly got one. Travel backwards and forwards in time with Dominic as he frantically tries to fix things. Can he change the past and make his future perfect? A comical interactive adventure for everyone aged 6 and up, with tickets at just £2 - in celebration of Tall Stories' 20th birthday! www.tallstories.org.uk | a @tallstoriesnews
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NUTTY NOAH - WEAR YOUR PANTS WITH PRIDE
Komedia Entertainment Grab a seat and hold on to your pants! Finally making his Fringe debut after selling out venues including Bristol's Tobacco Factory, Komedia Brighton and The Tropicana (Banksy's Dismaland), Noah is loved and revered by family audiences for his explosive mix of music, magic and madness! As seen on CBBC's The Slammer and Britain's Got Talent. Suitable for 3 to 93 year olds. £8 (£7)
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THE LITTLE PRINCE AND THE PILOT
Vagabond Productions When famous author/pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry meets The Little Prince, two adventurous explorers discover the world and what is important in life. Combining humor and melancholy, the actors use puppets and masks to tell an enchanting tale about friendship cherished by everyone. www.vagabondproductions.weebly.com
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Two-day performance course for 14 - 17 year olds 9th & 10th August, 10-4pm
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DON’T MISS... Cirkopolis
4th - 28th August 7:30 pm & 2:30pm Award-winning contemporary circus Cirque Eloize transforms the classic film Metropolis into a virtuosic circus spectacle for the whole family. PLEASANCE AT EICC | LENNOX THEATRE
TUTU
2nd - 28th August 4:00 pm Showing dance in all its glory, follow six dancers as they take you on a hilarious journey through the icons of classical ballet and contemporary dance. PLEASANCE COURTYARD | THE GRAND
SKIN
2nd - 28th August 8:00 pm A groundbreaking new urban dance show from 201 Dance Company, following an emotionally driven story of identity, gender and belonging. PLEASANCE COURTYARD | BEYOND
pleasance.co.uk
0131 556 6550
DANCE:
For those of you looking for something to take older children to (11+) - take a look at these:
Tutu: Dance in All Its Glory [U] 16:00 Requiem for Aleppo Fundraiser for Syria Relief (16th August only) [PG] 19:30 Skin [PG] 20:00
ENTERTAINMENT: Divine Melody from Chinese Fiddlers (11th August only) [12+] 15:00 Showstopper! The Improvised Musical [14+] 18:00 Colin Cloud: Dare [12+] 20:00
COMEDY: Tim Vine [12+] 16:00 Police Cops in Space [12+] 19:00 Tape Face [U] 21:40
THEATRE: Ingo’s War [PG] 10:40 A Heart At Sea [PG] 11:50 Our Man In Havana [U] 13:00 Odyssey [PG] 13:15 The Dreamer [PG] 13:30 Curse of Cranholme Abbey [PG] 15:30 All Quiet on the Western Front [12+] 14:00 The Ping Pong Ball Effect [U] 14:30 Murder She Didn’t Write: The Improvised Murder Mystery [PG] 17:00 & 23:00 Sleeping Trees at The Movies [PG] 17:30 Last Clown on Earth [12+] 17:40 Cirkopolis [U] 19:30
Ask our Box Office team for the best recommendations to suit your family, whatever their ages.
HOW TO BOOK • By Phone 0131 556 6550 Call our box office from 9am - 10pm daily
Pleasance Dome 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL This box office will be open from 9am - 12:00 am
• Online www.pleasance.co.uk
All venues at the Courtyard and the Dome are wheelchair accessible.
• In Person Pleasance Courtyard 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ This box office will be open from 9am - 12:30 am
• You can also purchase Pleasance tickets from any Assembly, Gilded Balloon or Underbelly Box Office.
NURSERIES, HOLIDAY CLUBS AND SCHOOLS OFFER: We have a great offer for nurseries holiday clubs and schools: There’s a 10% offer on all groups of 10+ and we’re giving a FREE teacher/ accompanying adult ticket for every 5 children tickets booked.
To book, please call our box office on 0131 556 6550 and quote ‘PLEASANCE KIDS OFFER’. Please note this offer is subject to availability and is not valid for weekend performances. Terms and conditions apply.
PLUS For bookings of 20 or more, many of our shows are offering a meet and greet after the show in the Kidzone on The Green together with a free show related arts and crafts activity. For further details, and to book, please email candida@pleasance.co.uk