FESTIVAL KIDS | Hitlist KIDS HITLIST
Kelly Apter picks week one Fringe highlights for children and families
CIRCA: WOLFGANG One of the world’s finest circus companies turns its hand to the family market, in this new show inspired by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. See feature, page 91. Underbelly’s Circus Hub, 4–25 Aug (not 8, 13, 20), 2pm, £12–£14 (£11–£13).
DAVID BADDIEL’S ANIMALCOLM Fringe favourites Story Pocket Theatre adapt David Baddiel’s story of a young boy who dislikes animals – until he becomes one – for the stage. See preview, page 89. Gilded Balloon Teviot, 1–19 Aug (not 13), 11.30am, £7–£12 (£7–£10).
JOHN HEGLEY: MORNING WORDSHIP
Spend a joyous hour with one of Britain’s finest performance poets, as he shares his unique brand of wonderful nonsense. Pleasance Courtyard, 4–19 Aug (not 6–8, 13–15), 10.30am, £10 (£8).
STICK BY ME Armed with colourful sticky tape, hundreds of lolly sticks and his own unique capacity to entertain, Andy Manley takes us on a joyfully funny journey filled with friendship, caring, loss and healing. Dance Base, 7–26 Aug (not 13, 20), 12.30pm, £9 (£7). Previews 3–5 Aug, £8 (£6).
WILDE CREATURES Tall Stories, the team behind Fringe hits The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom present their funny and moving new show inspired by Oscar Wilde’s tales. Pleasance Courtyard, 4–26 Aug (not 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21–23, 25), 2.50pm, £9–£11 (£8–£10). Preview 2 Aug, £6.
BALLOONATICS Scottish comedian Chris Henry may not be a pass-master at balloon art, but he certainly knows how to entertain a crowd in this fun-filled hour that has all ages in fits of laughter. Underbelly Cowgate, 4–26 Aug (not 15–17, 20–24), 11.40am, £9–£10 (£8–£9). Previews 2 & 3 Aug, £6.50.
Tall Stories present Wilde Creatures
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