Write a timetable that shows the events that took place on the day that the elephant arrived at Sam’s house. As we watched the elephant take poor Sam for a ride, and destroy his shiny red bicycle, I hoped there might be a message hidden in here. Don’t let the bullies win, perhaps? Yet the show ends on a throwaway note – something about reading the small print (you had to be there, I guess). Fun, I suppose. But I can’t help wishing for more. A little girl is sent to retrieve a needle and thread from the ferocious Baba Yaga' in A Girl Called Grace at The Royal Scots Club. At Central Hall, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane'is a wonderful story about love, loss, change and finally, finding your way home'. And the Helena Academy of Drama and Expression presents two productions at Paradise Green: Children of Eden Jr, 'Stephen Schwartz's epic and heartfelt musical', and Journey to the West: In Search of the Way, an interactive show filled with 'martial art, music and mischief'.

Two different shows are encouraging audience members to sing along this Fringe: Pub Choir – This Worked At Home is 'the low-effort, high-return show of your dreams' at The Liquid Room, while Choir!Choir!Choir! at Underbelly is 'a show where the crowd is the star'. The illustrations show an elephant doing some very unusual things (e.g. taking a bath, flying on a plane). Can you create your own unusual pictures of animals?Original songs have been created to add to the action, but ultimately the piece drags and loses pace. The audience fidget and lose interest as the actions of the elephant become increasingly unkind. A section regarding the destruction of Sam's new shiny red bicycle, leaves audience members uncomfortable and twitchy. The Octavoce ensemble present 'a whirlwind a cappella trip through our favourite Disney tunes' in 100 Years of Disney at Leith Arches. Searchlight Theatre Company presents two shows at Palmerston Place Church: A Spoonful of Songs features 'some of the most iconic songs from films like Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Toy Story and The Prince of Egypt', while Her Majesty's Musicals celebrate 'the rule and reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II, featuring songs from musicals that have played Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End –including Fiddler on the Roof, Phantom and West Side Story'. AXIOM–'11 incredible singers ready to take your breath away'–present Fundamentals of A Cappella at Paradise Green. This year's Fringe takes place from 04 –28 August 2023 and will feature an exciting range of shows, with theatre, comedy, music, dance, circus, musicals, variety, cabaret, children's shows, events and more all represented in the programme. When a ginormous blue elephant arrives on Sam's doorstep and announces he's come to stay, Sam is very surprised. Then he remembers completing a form to 'adopt an elephant' at the zoo, never dreaming it would actually turn up at his door. The elephant soon proves to be a very irritating house-guest, demanding food, making a mess and taking over the TV remote. Sam regrets ever having filled out the 'adopt an elephant' form now that he has an annoying elephant to put up with - not to mention all of his friends and relations.

Delving into Edinburgh's gruesome history, Plague, Poo n' Punishment at The Lost Close features 'live music and horrible stories from centuries gone by'. In Taiwan Season: World in a Word at Summerhall, 'language is the springboard for fun and games in an interactive, family-friendly production'. Bumble's Big Adventure at C venues is 'a one-act educational play following Bumble, a honeybee, on an adventure to find a bee balm flower'. Smithy's Scavenger Hunt at Panmure House promises you'll 'have a blast while learning about the Scottish Enlightenment and its leading figures'. And 24 Solar Terms at theSpaceUK is 'an immersive theatre production' from QFunTheater Children's Experimental Troupe, 'condensing the time of each season into a performance.' Elephants migrate to find water- they travel long distances one behind the other over paths that are ingrained in their memories, regardless of whether things like roads have been built thereThe elephant does everything a human guest would do - have a nap, have some food, have a bath, do some exercise, but as a very large elephant, it doesn’t go all that well. Ending up with him inviting a whole herd of elephants over to Sams house. Additionally, while the humor had its moments, there were times when it felt forced and repetitive, which dampened my overall enjoyment of the book. I also felt that the resolution of the story was somewhat rushed and could have been more developed to provide a more satisfying conclusion. The Slightly Annoying Elephant is playing at the Gilded Balloon Teviot Debating Hall until the 27th of August. There’s a buzz in the theatre and the children in the audience, including Ceci (aged three), hold their breath. When will the Slightly Annoying Elephant – pulled straight from David Walliams’s bestselling picture book – arrive in young Sam’s living room? The anticipation builds and – finally! – the elephant arrives. But let’s just name the elephant in the room, shall we? This one is a bit of a disappointment.

Read the story and find all of the words that the author has used to describe the elephant (e.g. gigantic, annoying). And linguistically it doesn’t read very well. “I’m hungry,” demanded the elephant. How is that a demand? Australian entertainer, singer and pianist Antony (DrH) Hubmayer presents An Unwasted Evening – The Genius of Tom Lehrer at artSpace@StMarks. Kissing a Fool is 'a queer clown-cabaret musical tribute to George Michael' - catch it at Frankenstein Pub. Wela Kapela Productions present two biographical shows at theSpaceUK: A Star Is Born – The Rise and Fall of Judy Garland charts the life of 'Hollywood's brightest star', while Vincent – His Quest to Love and Be Loved is a multimedia cabaret depicting Van Gogh as 'a complex man with a ruthless drive to create'.

A wholesome musical performance… The beautifully constructed elephant puppet [was] both spectacular and practical.”– Mancunion

From Chicago, 'a revolving line-up of internationally renowned circus artists combine to showcase their most personal and prized acts, complimented by stunning live music' in Aloft Presents Sanctuary at Underbelly's Circus Hub on the Meadows. Funalicious master magician Alex' presents Abracadabra With An Apple Magic Show at PBH's Free Fringe, 'a children's magic show filled with excitement, fun, laughs and stories that entangle together in one awe-inspiring performance'. Mario the Maker Magician leads audiences 'through a romping explosion of contagious energy and belly laughs' at Underbelly. And 'one of Scotland's favourite magicians, Tim Licata astounds audiences with delightful deception' at Saturday Morning Magic ( Scottish Arts Club). Musicals and opera Told through Sacramento Contemporary Dance Theatre's powerful emotion and movement, the audience will witness an opulent interpretation of Marie Antoinette's fate' in Marie at Bedlam Theatre. Meanwhile, Laura Murphy, Contra and Carré Magique present A Spectacle of Herself at Summerhall, 'a cinematic, (in)appropriately acrobatic ride through mental health, queerness, rage and 21st century space race'. Spirit of Ireland is at Pleasance, offering an 'incredible night of music, comedy, dancing set in greatest pub in Ireland'.Our family-friendly Christmas 2019 show based on the book written by David Walliams and illustrated by Tony Ross.