FESTIVAL KIDS | Hitlist KIDS HITLIST

Kelly Apter highlights some of the best kids shows in week two of the Fringe

THE TAP DANCING MERMAID A young girl makes friends with an ocean dweller while tap dancing by the seashore, in this charming original show. See review, page 68. Summerhall, 560 1581, until 30 Aug (not 18, 25), 11.05am, £8 (£6).

THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK Lewis Carroll’s nonsense poem is fleshed out into a musical comedy that hits the spot with both adults and children. See review, page 65. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 31 Aug (not 17), 11am, £7.50–£8.50 (£6.50–£7.50).

THE FALCON’S MALTESER The first of Anthony Horowitz’s Diamond Brothers series is brought to the stage in fine style, with an inept detective, clever brother and lots of bad ‘uns. See review, page 68. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 31 Aug (not 17, 24), 2pm, £9–£11 (£8–£10).

THE LAST OF THE DRAGONS This lively romp, adapted from

Edith Nesbit’s 1925 story, turns the damsel in distress story right on its head. Pleasance Courtyard, 556 6550, until 31 Aug (not 16), noon, £7.50–£10 (£6–£8).

GRUFFALOS, LADYBIRDS AND OTHER BEASTS WITH JULIA

DONALDSON

The woman who created them brings The Gruffalo, What the Ladybird Heard and other favourites to life, with help from some of her friends. Underbelly George Square, 0844 545 8252, until 31 Aug (not 19), 11.30am, £10–£11 (£9–£10).

COLORS Watch paint pots come alive and help an artist achieve his vision, in this imaginative show from Russia’s Theatre Courage. See review, page 67. Spotlites, 220 5911, until 22 Aug (not 17), 4.05pm, £6 (£4).

FUNZ AND GAMEZ TOO A joyfully daft follow-up to last year’s Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show, as Phil and the gang cook up more adult-friendly japes. See review, page 67. Assembly George Square Gardens, 623 3030, until 31 Aug (not 25), 3.20pm, £9 (£7.50).

THE MAGIC PORRIDGE POT AND

OTHER TASTY TALES Another hit from Theatre of Widdershins, in which all manner of objects transform into something

else during three fun-packed tales (pictured). See review, page 67. Scottish Storytelling Centre, 556 9579, until 30 Aug, 1pm, £9 (£7); family ticket £28.

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“Wide-eyed and constantly smiling Natasha Granger cleverly turns the space into a warm inviting space” The Stage

“Highly recommended. 45 minutes of pure magic” Fringe Review

“A heart-warming show” The Scotsman

10.15am (cid:116) 5 23 Aug (cid:116) Gilded Balloon Teviot, Bristo Square

www.gildedballoon.co.uk 0131 622 6552 BOOK NOW

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