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TO GO SCOTTISH It’s great to have so many visiting companies at the Fringe, but just for a moment, we’re going to celebrate the home-grown Scottish talent making great work for kids right on our doorstep
1 The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk One of Scotland’s finest children’s theatre com- panies, Catherine Wheel, tell a moving tale of friendship, bul- lying and triumph. Traverse @ Scottish Book Trust, 228 1404, until Aug 26, 1.30pm, £10 (fam- ily ticket £32).
2 Paperbelle A wee girl made of paper is the star of the show in this clever production for pre-schoolers, from Edinburgh- based Frozen Charlotte theatre company. Assembly Royal Botanic Garden, 623 3030, until 27 Aug, 10.30am, 11.45am & 1.30pm, £7. 3 The Curious Scrapbook of Josephine Bean Puppeteer Shona Reppe has long been one of the brightest stars on the Scottish children’s theatre scene, and this show continues that reputation. Traverse @ Scottish Book Trust, 228 1404, until Aug 26, 11am, £10 (family ticket £32).
4 Lapin Wants Ice Cream The perfect introduction to a foreign language for tiny ones, with French words peppered throughout this puppet show by Edinburgh’s Le Petit Monde. Institut français d’Ecosse, 225, 5366, until 27 Aug (not 26), 10am, £7 (£5).
5 Children’s Underground Tour Edinburgh itself takes centre stage, when Auld Reekie Tours take you on a tour around some of the high and low points of the capital’s history. Meet at The Tron Kirk, 557 4700, until 1 Sep, 3pm, £9 (£7). ■ See list.co.uk for full show details.
✽ HITLIST PAPERBELLE Perfectly tailored for the pre-school crowd, this gentle, funny and surprising show is a real Fringe gem. See five star review on page 127. ■ Assembly Royal Botanic Garden, 623 3030, until 27 Aug, 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.30pm, £7.
Dr Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown and his Singing Tiger Explore the five star madness for yourself before it’s too late. Assembly George Square, 623 3030, until 26 Aug, 12.45, £8 (£7).
The Elves and the Shoemaker Last chance to see some of the finest puppets in town, courtesy of the Theatre of Widdershins. Scottish Storytelling Centre, 556 9579, until 26 Aug, 1pm, £8.50 (£6.50). Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain Fascinating facts wrapped up in an engaging show that doesn’t shy away from the gory stuff. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 26 Aug, noon, £10.50–£11.50 (£9.50–£10.50).
East of the Sun, West of the Moon Four actors bring this charming Norwegian folk tale to life, using minimal set but huge imaginations. theSpace @ Surgeons Hall, 0845 508 8515, until 25 Aug, 12.10pm, £7 (£5).
The Curious Scrapbook of Josephine Bean Shona Reppe dusts off the scrapbooks in this clever puppet show for ages 7+. Traverse @ Scottish Book Trust, 228 1404, until 26 Aug, 11am, £10 (family ticket £32).
The Amazing Bubble Show If you’ve never seen The I Hate Children Children’s Show
him before, what are you waiting for? He’s not called ‘Amazing’ for nothing. Assembly George Square, 623 3030, until 27 Aug, 12.05pm, £10–£12 (£8–£10). Close-up magic and witty retorts from the performer the kids just can’t help loving. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 27 Aug, 12.15pm, £8–£9 (£7–£8).
124 THE LIST 23 Aug–20 Sep 2012