The Battle of Frogs and Mice – 5*****

My five-year-old thinks “this is the best show at the Fringe”, what more praise is needed? If you want to take your children to see something perfect for them in every way, this is it. The show is an incredibly … Read More

Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall 5★★★★★

Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall is a delightful, heartfelt romp, full of joyful fun that is carefully curated for children but genuinely enjoyable for everyone in the room. There’s space for kids to stretch, play and crawl, and such … Read More

Tweedy’s Massive Solo Show 5*****

I’m not new to Tweedy, having seen Tweedy’s Massive Circus some time ago and finding it fun, but that was about it; however, I now realise on reflection that the best thing about that show was the man himself, and … Read More

Mama G and the Magic Bookmark 4****

Mama G effortlessly holds the crowd’s attention in a warm, uplifting adventure about an evil earthworm who has stolen every book from the library. With the help of the magic bookmark and the audience, Mama G must find three books … Read More

The Palestinian Circus: Step and a Half – 4****

As we walked into the Lafayette tent, there was a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere, and from the music and attire, we were set for a celebration of culture. As we took our seats, the performers were chatting away, and it felt … Read More

The Spencer Jones Experimental Kids Show – 5*****

Spencer Jones is a master of absurdist comedy, well established in comedy as a ‘comedian’s comedian’; every fan with children will be thrilled to see his name appear when they search for children’s shows at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Jones … Read More

A Clown’s Lullaby

The promotional material for A Clown’s Lullaby suggests it will be “a hilariously rib-tickling clown performance for younglings” and that it’s suitable for 5+, this is exactly what I was expecting as I queued with my 5-year-old, however in queue … Read More

Ted Hill Teaches You Science, Most of Which is True 4****

Ted Hill Teaches You Science, Most of Which is True is certainly not the standard bubbly children’s entertainer, but a much more cynical clown who brings his own unique, burnout energy to this chaotic morning show. The show starts with … Read More

Anime-Zing Kids! — 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

From the off, you realise Anime-Zing Kids! is a Fringe kids show with a difference. From the incredibly catchy opening singalong, this is something for all ages and immediately feels like a laboratory of invention.

To begin with, you’re in … Read More