Darryl is crampped into a large pink box, he is holding a small dog. surrounding darryl, who is a smily white male with a pink suit on and a bright orange wooly hat is a selection of objects that have cascaded out of the box, including toothbrushes, a ru

Children's Shows

Out of the Box

This family-friendly comedy show is packed with surprises as Darryl and his mysterious box take you on a whirlwind of wonder. Every time the box opens, it's a new adventure: trick shots, circus performances and laugh-out-loud moments that invite everyone to join in the fun. Darryl's mission is to make you the star of the show (no embarrassing moments here, just pure joy!). With Darryl's gentle, non-verbal clowning, everyday objects transform into the extraordinary. This show is a joyous celebration of play throughout your life, whatever your age, bringing generations together through seriously skillful silliness.

30 July - 25 August 2025, 11:30 am

Underbelly Bristo Square

To the right of the image a man in jeans and a waistcoat holds a large gold letter A, and a woman in a rainbow striped dress holds an orange and blue zig-zag patterned letter Z To the left of this image, the same two people conduct a series of science de

Children's Shows

The Alphabet of Awesome Science

Join Aussie Professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for thrilling voyage through the alphabet – where fascinating words inspire spectacular science! It's a tongue-twisting race from A to Z that's equal parts explosive, messy, hilarious, fascinating and gross. Brace yourself for an hour of carefully crafted alphabetical, scientifical (multi award-winning!) chaos.

30 July - 24 August 2025, 12:00 pm

Underbelly George Square

A man in a hat and black clothes holds a large bubble containing a tornado of fog. He looks excited and surprised.

Children's Shows

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. An Edinburgh Fringe favourite, he has sold out for the last 14 years. Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. From square bubbles to rocket bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages.

31 July - 25 August 2025, 11:20 am

Underbelly Bristo Square

Peter and Lloyd wearing yellow shirts with Mr Bing robot head between them, against a red background with bingo balls suspended from the ceiling.

Children's Shows

Foxdog Studios: Robo Bingo Kids

Ages 8 to 8,000: the thrills of bingo, robot frogs and low-cost prizes for the whole family. The UK's #1 IT consultants, Pete and Lloyd, present the perfect all-ages, interactive quirky bingo-based experience. Play using your (charged!) phone, but in a fun way! From the comfort of your seat, control the show, steer a robotic shopping bag and attempt to draw a perfect circle. Just bring your phone. There's no app to install, it works in your normal browser. No technical skill required; we'll get everyone connected before it starts.

31 July - 24 August 2025, 12:55 pm

Underbelly Cowgate