Our family-friendly Kidzone is back at the Pleasance Courtyard this Fringe! Stop by to enjoy a designated space for families away from the hustle and bustle of the festival, with all the usual arts and crafts activities available in our weather-proof pods. Plus there’s a buggy park, nappy change, and food and drink from the Kidzone Café on The Green.
We’ve also got a great selection of must-see children’s shows this year, including storytelling, music, gameshows, magic, and science, making the Pleasance Kidzone your one-stop-shop for family entertainment in Edinburgh this summer!
in person
PLEASANCE COURTYARD*
2pm - 6pm | 29th July
9:30am - 11:30pm | 30th July - 25th August or15 minutes afterstart offinal performance (10:30am opening on 13thAugust only)
PLEASANCE DOME
2pm - 6pm | 29th July
10:30am - 11:30pm | 30th July - 25th August or15 minutes afterstart offinal performance (11am opening on 13thAugust only)
by phone
0131 556 6550
10am - 6pm | 30th July - 25th August (11am opening on 13thAugust only)
online
Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th August 2 for 1 tickets on all eligible shows!
access
The following accessible performances are available: Relaxed Performance British Sign Language Captioned
booking fee
£1.25 per ticket on all website and telephone bookings, capped at £5 per transaction. A reduced counter fee of £1.00 per ticket applies to all counter sales, capped at £5 per transaction. See our website for further details.
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important notes
Concession prices (where applicable) are available to children under 18, students in full time education, registered unemployed, senior citizens and disabled people. Pleasance staff members reserve the right to ask for materials that provide proof of status, before and after purchase. All tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable, and latecomers are not admitted. Audience members are responsible for checking the locations of their performances across all our sites to ensure entry in good time. As standard we recommend arriving 30 minutes before the start of the performance. All listed times are for the start of the performance, rather than doors opening. The venue management reserves the right to alter the published programme and to refuse admission. All tickets for the Pleasance programme are seated and unreserved, unless otherwise stated.
PLEASANCE COURTYARD • THE GREEN 10:00 (10:45) & 11:00 (11:45)
Angel Exit Theatre & Pleasance
TOOOB
10:00 (10:45) & 11:00 (11:45)
Angel Exit & Pleasance TOOOB
CHILDREN'S SHOWS
PLEASANCE COURTYARD • THE GREEN
Meet toooB, a curious and friendly shape-shifting creature. She's not quite sure where she's landed but she'd love to meet and play with you! An enchanting wordless show for 6-24 month olds and their grown ups.
Meet toooB, a curious and friendly shape-shifting creature. She’s not quite sure where she’s landed but she’d love to meet and play with you! An enchanting wordless show for 6-24 month olds and their grown ups.
A gentle sensory adventure with an original soundtrack, captivating movement and interactive fun and games. toooB is a perfect introduction to theatre and dance for the very young, encouraging empathy and playful interaction.
A gentle sensory adventure with an original soundtrack, captivating movement and interactive fun and games. toooB is a perfect introduction to theatre and dance for the very young, encouraging empathy and playful interaction.
AGE: 6 - 24 MONTHS
(11:30)
House of Oz and The Sonicrats
CHILDREN'S SHOWS
COURTYARD • PLEASANCE TWO 10:30 (11:30)
House of Oz and The Sonicrats
A magical, musical science experiment that turns people into instruments!
Two scientists take kids on a wild ride where movement becomes music, turning anything and everything into musical instruments.
A magical, musical science experiment that turns people into instruments!
Two scientists take kids on a wild ride where movement becomes music, turning anything and everything into musical instruments. A funny interactive all-ages family show exploring the history of sound and music, including the thoughts and feelings behind any toot, ding, dong or symphony.
A funny interactive all-ages family show exploring the history of sound and music, including the thoughts and feelings behind any toot, ding, dong or symphony.
4, 11, 18 & 25
11:35 (12:40)
Ines Wurth Presents NORVIL
&
JOSEPHINE:
RABBITS OUT OF THE HAT
CHILDREN'S
11:35 (12:40)
Ines Wurth Presents
NORVIL & JOSEPHINE: RABBITS OUT OF THE HAT
A whimsical Vaudevillian comedy musical magic show, fun for all ages. It's a magical extravaganza with circus and showstopper songs like the world has never seen!
A whimsical Vaudevillian comedy musical magic show, fun for all ages. It’s a magical extravaganza with circus and showstopper songs like the world has never seen!
Absolutely bonkers. I’ve never seen anything like it The Magical Mr West (of Morgan & West)
Absolutely bonkers. I’ve never seen anything like it The Magical Mr West (of Morgan & West)
It left the entire audience beaming with smiles E. Goldstein, Hampstead Village Voice
It left the entire audience beaming with smiles E. Goldstein, Hampstead Village Voice
5+
PLEASANCE COURTYARD • THE GREEN 12:00 (12:45)
Branar
YOU’LL SEE...
CHILDREN'S SHOWS
PLEASANCE COURTYARD • THE GREEN 12:00 (12:45)
Branar
YOU'LL SEE...
James Joyce's epic story, Ulysses, is brought to life in this inventive new show for audiences aged 8 upwards and all those who haven't got around to reading it yet.
Part of the 2025 Culture Ireland
Edinburgh Showcase.
James Joyce’s epic story, Ulysses, is brought to life in this inventive new show for audiences aged 8 upwards and all those who haven’t got around to reading it yet.
A captivating adaptation devised for children but enthralling for everyone. Highly recommended show Fringe Review
Part of the 2025 Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase. A captivating adaptation devised for children but enthralling for everyone. Highly recommended show Fringe Review
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Irish Times
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AGE: 8+
with their hearts, he discovers beauty, wisdom, and the importance of human connection.
PLEASANCE COURTYARD • BEYOND 12:00 (13:00)
Toby Thompson’s adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved novel captures its poetic essence and philosophical depth. With his signature style, Toby Thompson brings this enchanting tale to life, inviting audiences to embrace curiosity, wonder, and the magic of imagination.
The Egg and Toby Thompson present
THE LITTLE PRINCE
A spellbinding solo performance that reminds us of what truly matters.
Produced by The Egg with:
Writer & Performer: Toby Thompson
Director: Nik Partridge
Production Designer and Co-Illustrator: Anisha Fields
Composer & Sound Designer: Joseff Harris, Alex Heane & Bethany Stenning
Lighting Designer: George Seal
Video Designer, AV Engineer & Co-Illustrator: Nick Laws
Costume: Lydia Higginson
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Thompson is a gently amusing performer, skilled at engaging the attention of a young audience by tapping into their capacity for wonder
Captures the philosophy of Saint-Exupery's original tale, full of zest and humour, to engage both youngsters and grown-ups
Entrancing and enchanting – Toby Thompson’s adaption of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s fable The Little Prince at The Egg is a triumph Bath Voice
Embark on a whimsical journey with the Little Prince as he travels the universe, searching for the true meaning of friendship.
A waifish, impish performer Paddy O'Connell
In a world where grown-ups have forgotten how to see with their hearts, he discovers beauty, wisdom, and the importance of human connection.
A wonderful gift for language, a deep sensibility and a penetrating sense of perspective Sir Ken Robinson
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Thompson is a gently amusing performer, skilled at engaging the attention of a young audience by tapping into their capacity for wonder Stage Talk Magazine
12 & 19
AGE: 8+
13:00 (14:00)
Hooray Productions
THE KIDS ALWAYS WIN
CHILDREN'S SHOWS
COURTYARD • THE GREEN 13:00 (14:00)
Hooray Productions
THE KIDS ALWAYS WIN
Sick of grown-ups being know-italls? Do you want to win prizes? This gameshow is for you!
Join Tom Whiston ( Phoenix Remix) and Max Prentice (140k Tik Tok) in this madcap game of moved goalposts, stacked decks and loaded dice where the clue is in the name: The Kids ALWAYS Win.
Sick of grown-ups being know-it-alls? Do you want to win prizes? This gameshow is for you!
Join Tom Whiston ( Phoenix Remix) and Max Prentice (140k Tik Tok) in this madcap game of moved goalposts, stacked decks and loaded dice where the clue is in the name: The Kids ALWAYS Win.
Just the sort of silly, puerile, crackers show that the Fringe needs for kids Get Your Coats On
Just the sort of silly, puerile, crackers show that the Fringe needs for kids Get Your Coats On
PLEASANCE COURTYARD • THE GREEN 13:00 (14:00)
Lubna Kerr CHATTERBOX
13:00 (14:00)
Lubna Kerr
CHATTERBOX
PLEASANCE COURTYARD • THE GREEN
Chatterbox, a 5 star humorous semi-autobiographical play, explores the impact of the labels we’re given as children, and how they persist into adulthood.
This show received 5 stars from Carnforth festival in 2024.
Chatterbox, a 5 star humorous semi-autobiographical play, explores the impact of the labels we’re given as children, and how they persist into adulthood.
As a Pakistani girl in primary school in Glasgow, in the 1970s, Lubna was labelled ‘stupid’ because she couldn’t speak English.
This show received 5 stars from Carnforth festival in 2024.
As a Pakistani girl in primary school in Glasgow, in the 1970s, Lubna was labelled 'stupid' because she couldn’t speak English.
A must see show Lancashire Guardian
A must see show Lancashire Guardian
AGE: 8+
Doktor K Worldwide & Suzanna Rosenthal Productions
DOKTOR KABOOM: UNDER PRESSURE! PLEASANCE COURTYARD •
13:40 (14:40)
Doktor K Worldwide & Suzanna Rosenthal Productions
DOKTOR KABOOM: UNDER PRESSURE!
Be amazed by the power of pressure - and what it can teach us! Doktor Kaboom is back with a new show fit to BURST with astonishing live science experiments, stand-up comedy, and lessons in empowerment.
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One of the most fun, educational and hilarious familyfriendly shows the Edinburgh Fringe has ever seen Theatre Scotland
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Be amazed by the power of pressure - and what it can teach us! Doktor Kaboom is back with a new show fit to BURST with astonishing live science experiments, stand-up comedy, and lessons in empowerment.
A glorious hour of madcap science Entertainment Now
One of the most fun, educational and hilarious family-friendly shows the Edinburgh Fringe has ever seen Theatre Scotland
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A glorious hour of madcap science Entertainment Now
Nothing short of perfect family entertainment Pow Showbiz
13:40 (14:40) AGE: 8+
14:15 (15:15)
Benny Shakes
BENNY SHAKES: SLUGAGEDDON! PLEASANCE COURTYARD • THE GREEN
CHILDREN'S SHOWS
14:15 (15:15)
Benny Shakes
BENNY SHAKES: SLUGAGEDDON!
Slugs, slugs and more slugs!
Slugs, slugs and more slugs! Can you help Benny defeat the slug army with a piano made of vegetables, some delicious compost and a final showdown with the boss slug?
Can you help Benny defeat the slug army with a piano made of vegetables, some delicious compost and a final showdown with the boss slug?
Best Kids’ Show nominee, UK Kids’ Comedy Festival.
Winner, Disabilty Champions Award.
Best Kids’ Show nominee, UK Kids’ Comedy Festival.
Winner, Disabilty Champions Award.
Benny Shakes is a great comic, end of story Stageside UK
Benny Shakes is a great comic, end of story Stageside UK
AGE: 3+
