Madame Chandelier’s Grand Theft Opera
Pleasance Courtyard, 5-16 Aug, 12:15
Opera singer Delea Shand’s alter ego Madame Chandelier must assemble opera’s greatest heroines for an epic battle in this family-friendly intro to the art form by way of video games.
The Spencer Jones Experimental Kids Show
Pleasance Courtyard, 7-16 Aug, 11:00
Alongside his new show for adults, Dogs, the master of silliness and two-time Edinburgh Comedy Awards nominee runs riot with a family-friendly show full of science ‘experiments’, sketches, puppets and more.
The Listies: 110% Ready
Assembly George Square Studios, 5-16 Aug (not 13), 13:00
Purveyors of must-see family shows since 2008, The Listies give the ever-dreaded morning routine the disaster movie treatment. Because the school run really does feel like that sometimes…
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Pleasance Grassmarket, 5-27 Aug (not 12, 19, 24), various times
Advised for young teens upwards, Justice in Motion’s performances are pure adrenaline. Their theatre/trial bike/rap/parkour mash-up aims to educate young people about County Lines and knife crime in the UK.
The Black Blues Brothers: Let’s Twist Again!
Underbelly Bristo Square, 5-31 Aug (not 18), 17:00
After five smash-hit Fringe runs, this circus show set to the likes of Aretha Franklin and Elvis returns to McEwan Hall. Between the rock‘n’roll and the aerial acrobatics, it’ll keep the whole family happy.
Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage on Wheels
Assembly George Square, 6-30 Aug (not 12, 17, 24), 11:00
A musical adaptation of Quentin Blake’s much adored Mrs Armitage on Wheels for the stage, featuring live music and puppetry.