Here are 17 great Edinburgh Festival Fringe children's shows to take the kids to this August.
There are so many different types of shows for the little ones to enjoy this year, including acrobats, circus fun, theatre, comedy, puppet, musical and science shows.
Check out our gallery below for all the details of the best children’s shows on offer at the Fringe this year in Edinburgh.
9. Bliss
Bliss is a hilarious, razor-sharp new musical from Olivier award-winning producers. Age suitability: 8+. The biggest new musical at the Fringe this year, with a cast of 17 West End performers. Think the vibe of SIX but where four powerhouse female performers play modern princesses trapped in a tower. For ALL the family - let’s turn the classic fairytale inside out. Bliss, at Pleasance Courtyard, Grand, August 5-31, 1pm-2.20pm. | FEAST Creative
10. Amazing Bubble Man
A real favourite with the kids, the 'Amazing Bubble Man' Louis Pearl sold out his Fringe run in every one of his last 14 appearances with his mix of bubble-based art, magic and science. Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. From square bubbles to rocket bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. Amazing Bubble Man, at the Udderbelly in George Square, August 6-16, 18-23 and 25-31, 12pm-1pm. | Local Library
11. Madame Chandelier's Grand Theft Opera
Critically acclaimed cabaret star, Madame Chandelier returns to the Fringe this year with her second kids’ show. Madame Chandelier’s Grand Theft Opera is a family-friendly comedy opera that will play at the The Green, Pleasance Courtyard, August 5-16. When Madame Chandelier’s daughter gets sucked into her video game and is kidnapped by the evil Queen of the Night, there’s only one thing to do – gather opera’s fiercest characters for an epic battle. Will Carmen, Tosca, and Madame Butterfly help defeat the ultimate boss, or will all arias lead to death? Canadian soprano Delea Shand is the operatic force behind the joyfully ridiculous Madame Chandelier, who has been tearing down boundaries and bringing opera to new audiences for almost ten years. Run time: 60 minutes. Ages 5+. Tickets £11. | Alexis Dubus Photography
12. Afronauts
An all-ages collision of circus, theatre, music, dance, and space exploration. (Age suitability: 5+) An internationally-toured smash hit. 8 circus and theatre artists from Circus Zambia are here to tell Zambia’s BOLD space programme back in the 1960s’. It questions the true meaning of freedom and global equality - all lifted by electrifying aerials, juggling, and hand-to-hand partner acrobatics. Afronauts, at George Square (Underbelly), August 6-31, not 12, 17 and 25. 1.55pm-2.55pm. | Grand Design London