Morgan and West: More Magic for Kids 4****

The last time I saw so many umbrellas in one places was… well yes, it probably was at the Edinburgh Fringe, but they were put to even better use in Mr Morgan’s trick, while Mr West feared both bad luck … Read More

Kid/Dub 5*****

Kid/Dub is the children’s version of the highly successful Hot Dub Time Machine. This version has the same features as the original – DJ, music ranging from the 1950s to present day, large screen, props. The only difference with Kid/Dub … Read More

Dr Zeiffal, Dr Zeigal and the Hippo That Can Never Be Caught 5*****

Welcome to the Hippo Institute, and to a presentation by hippo expert Dr Zeiffal. Her job is to track down wild hippos living in Scotland, and wants the audience’s help in doing so. The eccentric scientist is wonderfully played, and … Read More

One Man Shoe 4****

What is a theatre caretaker to do when the star of the show fails to turn up? Take his place of course! This piece of silent physical theatre tells of a janitor who is able to fulfil his dream of … Read More

Goblin’s Peter and the Wolf 4****

Performed in the quite lovely Assembly Square Gardens, Goblin’s Peter and the Wolf tells the story of a young boy named Peter and his adventure though the forest. Peter and Grandad have gone camping, and Peter has been warned to … Read More

Brick City – The Backstage Tour 4****

Brick City – The Backstage Tour! is in one of those teeny doorways off the Royal Mile that make it hard to tell where anything is – except for the archway of giant Lego bricks around this particular one.

Riddle’s … Read More

Comedy Club 4 Kids 4****

Comedy Club 4 Kids is a staple of a comedy loving parent’s fringe. OK, so the acts talk more about farts and poo than at most (but certainly not all) fringe stand-up shows, but you do get to see actual … Read More

There May Be Pirates… There May Be Dragons 3***

There may be pirates or there may be dragons, depending on which day you go – Dragons are on even numbered days, so that’s the tale we were told.

On being flyered, my 7 year old was promised a strong … Read More

The New Maths Magic Show 3***

From our arrival, we were set maths challenges, before magician Jason Davison set about using his tricks to explain mathematic ideas.

The room was packed, with parents eager to encourage their children to love this sometimes unpopular school topic, … Read More

Trash Test Dummies 5*****

The Trash Test Dummies is a children’s show unlike any I’ve seen before. Best described as a mixture of comedy, circus, acrobatics and downright silliness, this show had my daughter and I laughing, gasping and clapping throughout. Before the show … Read More