Bigger, better, bangier than before! Brainiac's most explosive TV scientist is back; testing jelly babies to destruction. A "pyrothechnic extravaganza" [Daily Mail] featuring: spontaneously combusting dancing jelly babies; Barny the S.A.S. trained stunt ballet banana; interpretive dance bottom-burp ignition... "Silly, crazy, dirty, dangerous and magnificent" [Daily Telegraph] live science for kids.

Join Ban and Dan on an exciting musical adventure! Heroes, Monsters, and Misterstourworm – the biggest, most horrible baddie of them all… Will good triumph over evil? Will Ban and Dan finish their story? Weaving its way through enchanting soundscapes and mythological creatures this is a journey not to be missed! Join the adventure at www.misterstourworm.com
You can book tickets for this show (as well as many others) from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival website.

A toy city magically comes alive, leading two children on an incredible adventure. Bursting with surprises, extraordinary characters and fantastic puppets. Follow Philip and Lucy into an enchanting world. A fun-filled Edith Nesbit story with a uniquely beautiful set and original score. From the team behind ‘Enchanted Castle’ “Young ones will be captivated…an hour of fun” (Guardian).

Mrs Wobble is a waitress. The only trouble is, she wobbles… Forbidden Theatre Company brings stories from Allan Ahlberg’s Happy Families to life, with help from Mr Biff the Boxer and Mrs Plug the Plumber. Fun for children of all ages. 'Imaginative' Time Out on ‘Stung’ www.forbidden.org.uk

One boy. Two Hearts. Alone in his hospital bed Cuddy plays a waiting game where life meets death in a single heartbeat. Music, puppetry and humour combine in this magical tale for everyone over 9 that has a heart ... or two. www.theemptyspace.org.uk

For primary school children, Andrew Clover – Dad, Perrier Nominee, writer of the Sunday Times column Dad Rules – is doing four special shows which mix stand-up, silly impressions, and stories about princesses, aliens, and a dog that’s scared of Chiwawas. THREE SHOWS ONLY!!! “The wild man of comedy comes of age” Time Out. ***** Scotsman

Hear about the king who grew donkey's ears, the clever goddess Athena, and a little boy who learned to fly. Three actors present the most exciting stories ever told, with songs, audience participation, friendly monsters and silly hats. Ages 3-6 (children must be accompanied). 31/07, 9/08, 21/08 – Perseus. 02/08, 14/08, 23/08 – Theseus. 07/08, 16/08 – King Midas

In a colourless world can you help Bear survive? Hope, colour and pure kaleidoscopia, intertwining puppetry, comedy and live musicians, oh and a pianist playing on his head! NSDF08 Winners present an award winning spectacular certain to enchant young and old alike ***** - Ribcaged, edinburghguide.com. Oh wait … Don’t forget your paintings kids!