The Edinburgh Festival Fringe was one of the many artistic casualties of the global pandemic, meaning the streets of the Capital have remained free of the usual August hubbub since the last full edition was held back in 2019.
The return of the event, scheduled to take place from August 5-29, will be welcomed by all those who missed the annual cultural feast, as well as business owners who rely on the huge number of visitors that flock to the city.
Parents are already scouring the programme for the must-see children’s shows – with family-friendly comedy and theatre often the first to sell out.
Here are 11 children’s shows that you can book tickets for now on the Fringe website.
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5. Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids
World record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo is taking a break from sold out gigs and shows with the likes of Bjork, Ed Sheeran and Rudimental to "empower the next generation of superstar beatboxers to find their true voice". There will also be plenty of silly noises. Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids is recommended for children up to the age of 14 and will be on at the Pleasance Courtyard for the majority of August at 12.05pm. Photo: Contributed
6. Peppa Pig – My First Concert
The perfect introductions to classical music, featuring everybody's favourite cartoon pig, 'Peppa Pig – My First Concert' is an interactive show featuring a live orchestra. Sing and dance with Peppa in her favourite songs, watch Daddy Pig learn to conduct an orchestra, explore the sounds of the different instruments, enjoy familiar tunes and and discover exciting orchestral pieces perfect for little ones. It's on at the Assembly Hall from August 4-21 at either 10am or 11.15am. Photo: Contributed
7. The Wonder Games with Maddie and Greg
Sneaking in some education in amongst the fun, popular YouTubers and children's TV presenters Maddie Moate and Greg Foot may well already be familiar to your kids, having featured on Cbeebies' 'Maddie's Do You Know?' and CBBC's 'Blue Peter'. The Udderbelly will be hosting their interactive family show packed with fun, facts, and supersized games at 2.35pm each day from August 4-13. Photo: Contributed
8. Fox Tales: The Pied Piper
theSpace @ Surgeons Hall has already announced several children's shows, making it a great venue for a day out with the youngsters. Fox Tales: The Pied Piper is billed as a hilarious retelling of the classic fairy tale with "puppets, jokes, ridiculous rhymes, mischief and nonsense". Suitable for children over the age of 5, it's on at theSpace @ Surgeons Hall from August 5-20 at 11am. Photo: Contributed