Search: 5-10 - Edinburgh Festival Guide

Witty script and catchy, original songs, Brave Macbeth is a great introduction to Shakespeare for children of all ages. ‘Their energy, commitment blasts through the audience’ (James Bryce, edfringe.com). ‘Brilliant. Absolutely stunned by the professionalism’ (audience review, edfringe.com).

Ever wondered how to fight inequality? What the world would be like without religion? How human trafficking exists in the UK? Join the conversation as we discuss a different issue each day with experts, activists, and faith representatives.

Do you think it'll be alright? Pressure gets to everyone but as emotions run high and secrets are exposed, this warped group of sixth-formers are forced to confront their future. For some, this may not be an option.

Giant killer? Witch burner? Beast vanquisher? Doctor Piper is faced with the psychological fallout of these far-fetched experiences when challenged with three troubled youths whose fairytales died long ago. ‘Incredibly well performed’ (Journos 2012, ThreeWeeks).

Synergy is: making eye contact across the room. Uttering your first words. Acclimation, escape, and two worlds - one of sight and the other of sound – coping with the fear of being left alone, unloved, or unlovable.

Sophia has started her first year of university; Rory is trying to make a living with his guitar. Both have returned to their parents’ house on Easter Sunday where family problems, which simmered after teenage years, suddenly resurface.

Deirdre and Roni make the perfect couple. Maybe. Deirdre wishes Roni was Julie Andrews; Roni wishes Marni Nixon had dubbed Pierce Brosnan in Mamma Mia. A brand new high-camp, low-brow comedy.

A father and son's search for happiness in the darkest of places, told through playful visual theatre and delicate puppetry. 'Uplifting' ***** (Remotegoat.co.uk). From professional family-theatre company Tucked In (Tim and Light, The Golden Cowpat).

When Oliver wanders into a library, he discovers Jenny. They came from different worlds. He was rich, she was poor. But they fell in love. This is their story, a love story, and it may just break it.

The God of Thunder is sent to stop mankind’s endless warring across the globe. How will he react when the faithless people cast him out? Unmissable physical theatre from China. ‘Intensity and lightness’ **** (La Provence).