7 Fringe highlights: Kids
With acrobatic extravaganzas or animal-themed antics, here are our top picks for family fun at the Fringe
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The Greatest Magic Show
Now in its seventh year, this stirring affair from Sam & Justin is a blast full of dazzling tricks, a specific kind of humour and free wands.
Assembly George Square Gardens, until 31 August, 11.45am.
Frankie Monroe
Not a man especially known for his patience, this could go either way as the Sudocrem-encrusted northerner puts a show on specifically aimed at babies. Tagline: ‘this will only ever happen one time’.
Monkey Barrel, 24 August, noon.
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Brrr
From Hayley Earlam comes an immersive journey into winter involving dance, video, sound and oodles of the white stuff. Aimed at audiences with complex needs.
Nicolson Square, until 22 August, 10.30am, 1pm; touring Scotland throughout winter.
Tweedy
After the huge glories of his Massive Circus, Tweedy now delivers a Massive Solo Show in which he faces off with silly props and has an unusual AI encounter.
Underbelly George Square, until 30 August, 10.15am.
Splash Test Dummies
An aquatic adventure like few others as the Dummies throw out some stunt work, acrobatics, juggling and side-splitting slapstick larks.
Underbelly Circus Hub, until 29 August, times vary.
Owl At Home
Based on Arnold Lobel’s illustrated book, this features Owl who lives in a very cosy home but whose day goes a little haywire when all he wanted was a quiet time.
Gilded Balloon Teviot, until 30 August, 10.30am.
Frogs In Bogs
Superhero frog plumbers (yes, they exist) Turner and Constable must crack a contamination crime and defeat the nasty Cwac-Ty-Bach in this fun amphibian comedy.
Pleasance Courtyard, until 31 August, 1.30pm.