Morning events, Comedy

The master of kids' comedy presents a show packed with proper laughs, without the rude bits. For ages 6+.

A family clown theatre show. Mr Pineapple Head works in the style of a silent clown, performing physical comedy and slapstick routines to music. Genuinely funny, professional silliness! It's a Brunswick Fringe tradition! Family ticket available for 2 adults and 2 children. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all…

A major exhibition of portraits of Scotland's funny men and women. The subjects are a long and illustrious list, with music hall stars and TV comedy heroes from Sir Stanley Baxter, Rikki Fulton and Una Mclean to Ivor Cutler, Ronnie Corbett and the Big Yin himself. There are 'On Air' booths for you to listen to clips of…

Andy Day and comedy partner Mike James present a lively children's show in which they discover a mysterious machine which takes them on a journey through time.

Featuring performances from the University of Exeter's Soul Choir and stand-up comic Tim McNiven.

Presumably inspired by those ridiculous Bic For Her biros the internet went crazy for this year, Christie's latest show also looks at the sensuality of a good mac and getting all up in the patriarchy's grill. Good stuff.

'Cool Beans' is a feature-length show that has been handmade by performers with learning disabilities. Through dancing and acting, our funny characters come to life as we explore the four seasons through the use of exciting music and sounds, creative costumes, animation, sensory lighting and shadow imagery. ‘Cool Beans…

Discover five Saturdays of fringe performances at our FREE outdoor showcase: from comedy to cabaret, music to puppetry and theatre to visual arts, sample the best of Brighton Fringe 2013. Don’t miss the two Family Picnics in Pavilion Gardens on 4 and 25 May and the artrepublic Visual Arts Prize Exhibition at the Unitarian…

All sort of outdoor larks.

Hijack Family Fringe takes over Jubilee Library! Bootworks Theatre invites one child and accompanying adult on a whirlwind adventure with Henry. Henry loved books, but not like you and I love books. Henry loved to EAT books. This exciting theatre adaptation of Oliver Jeffers’ award-winning children’s book follows the…

• Directed by: Teresa Ludovico (adaptation)

Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company in association with Nottingham Playhouse, Ipswich New Wolsey and Teatro Kismet (Italy) present Philip Pullman's fantasy comedy about a scruffy, rodent-like boy who arrives on the doorstep of an elderly couple.

Brighton Rep Ensemble presents Harvey Fierstein's comedy drama about a drag queen who is looking for love.

The Kemp Town Carnival is one of Brighton’s longest running and largest community street festivals.You will find a wonderfully diverse selection of entertainment including live music, street theatre, creative workshops, arts and crafts, the grand custard pie fight and much much more! A family friendly event (i.e. suitable…

Rock, indie and electro showcase with Bloc Party, The Maccabees, Modest Mouse and Cat Power on Friday, Saturday headliners Kraftwerk, with Hot Chip, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Alt-J and closing the event on Sunday are Foals, Local Natives, Beach House and James Blake. With comedy over the weekend from Dylan Moran, Daniel Kitson…

In this lively local cafe, the children are in charge of the show. Signor Baffo is their lovable and eccentric chef, serving up generous helpings of silliness, mischief and adventure. Oliver Harrison is a local actor & theatre maker, who has worked with nationally acclaimed theatre companies, DreamThinkSpeak &…

Rock, folk, pop and blues showcase with Van Morrison and Ahab on Wednesday and Dexys headlining on Thursday with The Beat, Richard Thompson, Cymbals and Chris Woods. Seasick Steve, Larkin Poe, Phil King and Molotov Jukebox play on Friday, performances on Saturday from Imelda May, Sam Lee, Lau and Gentleman's Dub Club and…

The Machine travels around the world planting the trees, grass and flowers. This morning, it broke down! Two bumbling assistants have been left in charge and they need your help! ★★★★ "Playfully silly and visually captivating, The Machine will send adults and children alike into gleeful fits of laughter." (Three Weeks). A…

Get your knickers in a twist with this classic comedy for wise young children. What would you do if you lost the Queen's pants? Dilys, the Queen's maid, is the royal custodian of her Majesty's 'intimate apparel', otherwise known as the Queen's knickers. She guards HRH's smalls as if they were the crown jewels. She…

One show, three comedians, all burgeoning stars, we promise.

The Cbeebies presenter sets off on a journey to find his shoes and socks, with poems, songs, magic and audience participation.

Character comedy from Viz co-founder Donald and sharp gags and intelligent wit from Benson.

Gentleman juggler Tim Bat clowns his whimsical way through an impressive repertoire of diverse tricks and puppetry with aplomb, but when the tricks get the upper hand, frantic hilarity ensues."Sheer variety, impressive skill, breakneck and life-enhancing…one of the best children's shows on the Fringe" (Fringe Review)…

10 up-and-coming stand-ups perform in a fast-paced comedy competition.

This interactive theatrical piece takes audiences in search of the fabled Whisper Tree. Promenade piece for children under 10 and their adventurous parents or guardians.