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FESTIVAL KIDS | Hitlist KIDS HITLIST
Kelly Apter highlights some of the best kids’ shows to check out in week three of the Fringe
THE SCARECROWS’ WEDDING Fringe favourites Scamp Theatre adapt another of Julia Donaldson’s popular picture books, with suitably fun results. See review, page 61. Underbelly, George Square, 0844 545 8252, until 31 Aug, 2.50pm, £10–£11 (£9–£10).
THE OVERCOAT A young girl finds unexpected adventure through a piece of thread, in this visually engaging show from Korean company Brush Theatre. See review, page 64. Summerhall, 560 1581, until 30 Aug, 9.45am, £9 (£5).
ALFIE WHITE: SPACE EXPLORER Highly regarded children’s theatre company Tall Stories delivers a fun, dynamic and moving tale about a young boy searching for his father. See review, page 64. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 30 Aug, 2.05pm, £8–£10 (£7–£9).
children’s authors comes to the Fringe, with this enjoyable mix of storytelling and theatre featuring six of her best- loved tales. See review, page 64. Underbelly George Square, 0844 545 8252, until 31 Aug, 11.30am, £10–£11 (£9–£10).
THE MARVELLOUS IMAGINARY MENAGERIE
Award-winning theatre company Les Enfants Terribles takes you back in time to the world of circus sideshows, in this show that’s jam-packed with fantastical nonsense. See review, page 63. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 31 Aug, 11am, £9.50–£13 (£8–£12.50).
MRS MCMOON’S TEA PARTY Talented young comic actor Katie Cooper plays a cast of fun characters, who keep stealing poor old Mrs McMoon’s biscuits in this enjoyable show for little ones. See review, page 63. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 23 Aug, 12.15pm, £8–£8.50 (£7–£7.50).
GRUFFALOS, LADYBIRDS AND THE MAGIC PORRIDGE POT AND
OTHER BEASTS – WITH JULIA OTHER TASTY TALES
DONALDSON One of the world’s most popular
Three great tales from the always wonderful Theatre of Widdershins,
including The Magic Porridge Pot and The Gingerbread Man. See review at list.co.uk/festival Scottish Storytelling Centre, 556 9579, until 30 Aug, 1pm, £9 (£7); family ticket £28.
FROM THE BONKERS BRAINS WHO BROUGHT YOU CAPTAIN FLINN AND THE PIRATE DINOSAURS & ALICE’S ADVENTURES UNDERGROUND
Superhero Tommy Foggo and his cello Destino embark on an epic, interactive musical adventure. Brought to you by award-winning composer and writer Stephen Deazley and Martin Riley and international cellist, singer and actor, Matthew Sharp. Join in the fun on Tuesday 25, h ursday 27 and Saturday 29 August at 11am.
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62 THE LIST FESTIVAL 20–31 Aug 2015