Children's show highlights from the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe

• Edinburgh Festival Guide
• 15 July 2013

This article is from 2013

My Brother the Robot
From The Gruffalo to Mr Benn, each Fringe Tall Stories brings with it a cast-iron guarantee of fine acting, interesting stories and catchy tunes. Back for another year, the company’s latest tale features a lonely little girl whose father builds her a brother to play with.
Pleasance Courtyard, 31 Jul–25 Aug.

Crying Out Loud presents l’Après-midi d’un Foehn
You’ll never look at a carrier bag in the same way again, after experiencing this unique show from France’s Company Non Nova. Whether you’re four or forty, prepare to be charmed by colourful plastic figures ‘dancing’ on currents of air to Debussy’s beautiful score.
Summerhall, 2–25 Aug.

Aliens Love Underpants
The mischievous, underwear-obsessed extra-terrestrials from Claire Freedman and Ben Cort’s popular picture book are beamed down from page to stage in this musical romp for 2 to 8 year-olds. Pleasance Courtyard, 7–22 Aug.

Innocence
A gentle yet engaging introduction to contemporary dance, and the work of poet and visual artist William Blake, for ages 0–7. Performed in the round with a real sense of playfulness by Scottish Dance Theatre, this piece takes little ones into the heart of the action.
Summerhall, 13–25 Aug.

Titus
Finding a theatre piece to engage older children can be a challenge, but Titus has captured the imagination of young people across Europe. Aimed at ages ten and over, this powerful show starts with a disillusioned boy standing on the roof of his school, taking the audience on a journey that’s both witty and moving.
Summerhall, 2–25 Aug.