FESTIVAL KIDS | Hitlist KIDS HITLIST
Kelly Apter highlights some of the best kids shows in the Fringe’s first week
ALBEE VECTOR THE SOUND COLLECTOR
Last year, this imaginative show from Greenlight Theatre was in the Free Fringe, hoping somebody would spot how good it is. Happily, they did – and Albee’s adventure with a sound-collecting vacuum cleaner is back, better than ever. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, 8–31 Aug (not 18), 11.10am, £8–£10 (£7–£9). Previews 5–7 Aug, £6.
ALFIE WHITE: SPACE EXPLORER You’ve seen them deliver The Gruffalo: Room on the Broom and other top shows, now take a punt on Tall Stories’ new, entirely original work about a young boy fascinated by space travel, but missing his dad. See preview, page 59. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, 7–30 Aug (not 19), 2.05pm, £8–£9 (£7–£8). Previews 5 & 6 Aug, £6.
CHICKEN LICKEN AND THE LITTLE RED HEN
See three popular stories brought to life on stage, in the capable hands of Adam Bennett and long-
running company DNA Puppetry, recent headliners in the Kidz field at Glastonbury. See preview, page 63. Summerhall, 560 1581, 10–29 Aug (not 17, 24), 3.35pm, £7 (family ticket £26). Previews 5 & 6 Aug, £5 (family ticket £18).
FUNZ AND GAMEZ TOOZ The 2014 surprise Fringe hit, and winner of a prestigious Fosters’ Edinburgh Comedy Award. Kids love this game-show style silliness, and so do the grown-ups laughing at them. Assembly George Square Gardens, 623 3030, 8–31 Aug (not 25), 3.20pm, £9 (£7.50). Previews 6 & 7 Aug, £7.50 (£6.50).
THE HISTORY OF MUSIC From cavemen banging bones on the floor to modern-day compositions, this lively and fun look at musical history is delivered by award-winning Canadian group, Buzz Brass. See preview, page 64. New Town Theatre, 220 0143, 8–30 Aug (not 17 & 18), 1pm, £12– £14 (£10–£12; family ticket £36–£40). Previews 6 & 7 Aug, £7.
THE MAGIC PORRIDGE POT AND
OTHER TASTY TALES Let’s all say a collective ‘thank you’,
FROM THE BONKERS BRAINS WHO BROUGHT YOU CAPTAIN FLINN AND THE PIRATE DINOSAURS & ALICE’S ADVENTURES UNDERGROUND
Ali e White: Space Explorer
as Theatre of Widdershins (creators of quite possibly the best kids’ sets on the Fringe) return after a short absence. Storytelling at its finest. Scottish Storytelling Centre, 556 9579, 7–30 Aug, 1pm, £9 (£7); family ticket £28. Previews 5–6 Aug, £6 (£4).
THE SECRET LIFE OF SUITCASES This charming show from Ailie Cohen Puppet Maker, filled with imaginative sets and adventure, sends a valuable lesson to young and old about enjoying life while you can. Scottish Storytelling Centre, 556 9579, 8–23 Aug (not 12, 17), 3pm, £9 (£7).
A POCKETFUL OF GRIMMS SHAKESPEARE UNTOLD
Bringing not one, but three shows to this year’s Fringe, Story Pocket Theatre is a hugely engaging new company well worth checking out, with this show exploring some of the lesser known Grimm tales. See preview, page 63. Gilded Balloon, 622 6552, 8–31 Aug (not 18, 24), 12.30pm, £8–£9 (£6–£7). Previews 5–7 Aug, £5. Making its Fringe debut, London’s Globe Theatre looks at Shakespeare from a new, and clever, angle with two shows, inspired by Romeo and Juliet, and Titus Andronicus. See feature, page 61. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, 8–31 Aug (not 12, 19, 26), 12.30pm & 1.40pm, £10 (£9). Previews 5–7 Aug, £5.
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