Sir David and His Animals
Comedy (clown, physical theatre)
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Venue 98Gilded Balloon at Old Tolbooth Market - Bottom
- 12:15
- Aug 18
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Clownfish
- Warnings and additional info: None Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry or Pay What You Want at the venue
- Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
The magic of David Attenborough live on stage! A blue whale swims through the ocean depths. Racer snakes pursue a young iguana across the desert. Watch as two hapless but enthusiastic clowns recreate extraordinary scenes of the natural world – a world teetering on the brink of disaster. Catch this sell-out five-star show for an epic hour of clowning, physical theatre and the largest range of animals you will ever see on stage! 'Highly nuanced impressions and hilarious exchanges abound... the standing ovation probably says it all' (GreatScott.media).Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: There is one step to enter the venue through the main entrance. Wheelchair users will be entered through a separate entrance via ramp.
- Stairs: 1
Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
Relaxed performances
- Dates: 14 August
- Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements. Character Introduction Details
- Additional information: Information not supplied

Be aware that this show features:
- Performer goes into audience area
- Permission to move around and make noise
- Permission to engage with performer
- Show guide or synopsis or character list
Show does not feature:
- Total Audience Black Out
- Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
- Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
- Distinctive smells
- Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
- Latex balloons
- Characters expressing anger
- Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
- Audience required to walk around
- Audience required to undertake directed movement
- Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
- Audience invited on stage
- An intermission
- Audience chill out area
How and when to make an access booking
- Phone: +44 (0)131 226 0002
- Email: [email protected]
- Textphone: +44 (0)7860 018 299
- Find out more about access at the Fringe.
Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:
- Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
- Requires extra assistance when at a venue
- Has specific seating requirements
- Is a wheelchair user
- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Karen Hopkins 114 days ago
A great show, living up to expectations. Very funny and at times serious too. It even appealed to my 17 month old Granddaughter.
Heather Owen 118 days ago
Brilliant fun! A pair of rubber-bodied, rubber-faced performers manage to recreate all those moments we remember so well from Blue Planet, Life on Earth and so forth - and are hilariously funny in the process.
Sit at the front for maximum animal action - you might even get half a squashy banana!
Daishu Ma 119 days ago
Amazing show! Crying laughing out loud funny and clever and moving! Highly recommend!!
Jamie Lillycrop 122 days ago
I'm recommending this to absolutely everyone - young or old.
Hilarious, clever and all round entertaining.
Exactly what I hoped it to be, and so much more!
Scott Macdonald 125 days ago
Came across this today while walking by. Excellent show. Really clever and funny. Amazing amount of facial expressions. Well done and thanks.
Tom Ayre 125 days ago
An incredible show!
Voted best in Safari gear 2019; Most likely to cause laughing muscle fatigue and Best portrayal of a crab. 10/10
John Wood 125 days ago
A marvellous show from two very talented actors. Amazing facial expressions and a great script. Not to be missed.
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FringeReview 118 days ago
Edinburgh Festivals Magazine 122 days ago
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