This week’s under age entertainment
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THE HAPPY PRINCE
Armed with a piano and a projector, songwriter Daniel Cainer escorts Oscar
Wilde’s classic tale into the 21 st century. The wit and wisdom of the original is still intact, as we learn all about the benevolent statue who donates himself to those less fortunate. But now, Wilde’s narrative is complemented by Cainer’s catchy compositions and the beautiful images of award-winning illustrator, Jane Flay. Charming and fun musical storytelling for 4-10-year-olds.
I Sweet on the Grassmarket, Apex City Hotel, 0870 247 0136, until 29 Aug,
70.30am, £5.50 (£4).
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Mark Pencak lifts the lid on slapstick, silliness and skateboards.
5 words which describe your performance style Silly stories. special effects. surprise!
4 reasons we should come and see your show, Flipped to the Funny Side.
It's a good laugh — except for that spooky bit. It tells a meaningful story — except for the Silly parts. It has fantastic puppets - except the ones I made. It features a great actor — except he c0uldn‘t make it. so it's just me again.
3 things which are guaranteed to make children laugh
Walking into a wall. Walking into a second wall. Missing the third wall, but stepping on a skateboard.
2 things you love about Edinburgh in August The start of the Fringe. The end of the Fringe.
1 thing you hope your audience will take away with them
A big smile.
I Flipped to the Funny Side. The Stand Comedy Club. 558 7272, until 28 Aug (not 75), 2.30pm, £75 (£4).
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:3: A Clean Sweep Two men attempt to clean up a room, and end up making an even bigger mess. Fun with movement and brushes, from innovative company Plutot la Vie (pictured). Dance Base, 225 5525, until 20 Aug, 703m, £70 (£6).
:2: The Snow Dragon They've done it again — Tall Stories match the charm of The Gruffa/o with this lovely new show about Billy the Goat and his enlightening encounter with a snow dragon. it's perfect entertainment for ages three and over. See review. C too, 0870 707 5105. until 29 Aug (not 74), 2pm. £7.50 (85.50—66.50).
:1: Professor Bumm’s Story Machine Improvised stories from this inspired comic duo. who rely on audience suggestions and their unusually quick thinking comedy talent to create absolute mayhem and anarchic fun. See review. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550. until 29 Aug (not 70 8 77),
72. 75pm, £6.50.
:3: Laura Black Goes Farming One of the first ever comedy sketch shows for kids. filled with farm animals (including a Swedish au pair hen and a royalist dog). silliness (especially the costumes) and whoopee cusihions (what better than a fart joke to give kids hysterics?). See preview. Pleasance Courtyard. 556 6550, 7 5—29 Aug. 2pm. £6.50.
>2: Flipped to the Funny Side Squirrelled away in a small room at the Stand, Mark Pencak creates 50 minutes of laughter and puppetry that really hits the spot for both adults and children. Well w0rth investigating. The Stand Comedy Club, 558 7272, until 28 Aug, 2.30pm, {VJ—E5 (63—24).
For venue addresses, please see the Fringe programme, log on to www.edfringe.com or call the venue number.