From curious creatures and flying friendships to kitchen chaos and puppet magic, these four family-friendly Fringe picks promise laughter, wonder and heart for kids of all ages. Whether your little one is three or twelve, there’s a seat (and a surprise) waiting for them at the theatre this August.
PEKKU
Main House at ZOO Southside 1st–9th August
Listen.. do you hear that sound? A chirp? A cry? A tweet? It’s growing stronger. Oh my… Pekku playfully explores what unfolds when you want to be by yourself but others have their own plans. A fresh production from Red Bridge Arts, for children aged 3 to 6. Part of the Made in Scotland showcase.
zoofestival.co.uk/programme/pekku
OF FEATHER BOY THE UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP AND TENTACLE GIRL
Central at Assembly Roxy 4th–17th August (excluding 6th and 13th)
Two friends (Vee Smith and Sadiq Ali) perform magnificent stunts in the air. They soar, twirl, suspend themselves from high places and plummet through space… but their journey wasn’t always so spectacular. How did they evolve from feeling like misfits to becoming the magical beings they always sensed within them? A heartfelt tale of a girl who dreams of being a monster and a boy who longs to take flight. For children aged 8 and over.
http://edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-unlikely-friendship-of-feather-boy-and-tentacle-girl
THE ANONYMOUS MONSTERS
C ARTS, C venues – C aquila 18th–24th August
Our hapless hero joins a local volunteer group and gets sent to deal with some noisy frogs. Simple enough, right? Wrong. He stumbles into a world full of yokai: weird and wonderful creatures from Japanese mythology who are seriously struggling to fit into modern life. Witness the show come to life with incredible handmade costumes, huge origami puppets, and catchy original music. It’s funny, it’s gorgeous, and it’ll completely mess with your head in the best possible way. For children aged 5 and older and performed in Japanese with English subtitles.
http://edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/the-anonymous-monsters
SIGNOR BAFFO
Bijou at Assembly Rooms 31st Jul–17th August
There’s chaos in the kitchen when Signor Baffo is left in charge! Get ready for a whirlwind of silly games, outrageous misunderstandings and a menu full of surprises as Signor Baffo brings this supremely silly, interactive adventure for children 3+. Winner Overall Best Kids & Family Award, Adelaide Fringe 2025.
http://edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/signor-baffo
