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Kelly Apter’s pick of the kids’ shows to see in week two of the Fringe
CAPTAIN FLINN AND THE PIRATE DINOSAURS 2
CHOTTO DESH Especially adapted for family audiences, this acclaimed show has been reworked from choreographer Akram Khan’s award-winning solo show DESH, blending contemporary dance, Indian Kathak and animation. See feature at list.co.uk Edinburgh International Conference Centre, 473 2000, 13–14 Aug, 2pm & 7pm, £20 (£10).
ERIN, ERROL AND THE EARTH CREATURES
A beautiful and witty show, with a beautiful and essential environmental message from Glasgow company Modest Predicament. Highly recommended. See review, page 69. Scottish Storytelling Centre, 556 9579, until 21 Aug (not 17–19), 11.30am, £7 (£5).
THE LISTIES 6D (TWICE AS GOOD AS 3D)
The laughs come thick and fast with this Australian duo, who fuse slapstick and toilet humour to keep the whole family in stitches. See review, page 67. Assembly Roxy, 623 3030, until 21 Aug, 2.45pm, £8–£9 (£7–£8).
Theatre company Les Petits do a fine job of adapting Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto’s popular children’s book for the stage. Expect swashbuckling fun and lively sequences of song, dance and fighting. See review, page 70. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 29 Aug (not 16), 10.30am, £9–£12 (£7.50–£10.50).
MICHAEL MORPURGO’S KING ARTHUR
This take on the Arthurian legend is adapted for the stage by Story Pocket Theatre, featuring all the major players, from Merlin to the heroic knight Lancelot. See review, page 69. Gilded Balloon at the Museum, 622 6552, until 29 Aug (not 16, 22), 2.45pm, £10–£12 (£8–£10).
THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE Julia Donaldson’s popular picture is once again in the very capable hands of Tall Stories theatre company, all wrapped up in the heart-warming tale of a young girl whose father has gone to sea. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 21 Aug (not 17), 11.50am, £9.50–£11.50 (£8.50– £10.50).
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1.30PM (2.30PM) EXTRA SHOWS SAT & SUN 11.30AM (12.30PM) 04 - 21 AUGUST 2016 68 THE LIST FESTIVAL 11–18 Aug 2016