Superhero Academy: Environmental Adventure!
Children's Shows (family, interactive)
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Venue 33Pleasance Courtyard - The Green
- 12:40
- Aug 3-14, 16-24
- 1 hour
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Play People Productions
- Warnings and additional info: This show contains audience participation.
- 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
Join the Superhero Academy to be part of the greatest quest of all: to save the world... quite literally! Young superheroes will be defeating human actions; learning ways to fight climate change and save the planet through the art of interactive storytelling, music, puppets and games! Join us as we train up the next generation to go green (not like the Hulk!). Nominated for the Primary Times Children's Choice Award 2019 ***** (Primary Times). ***** (One4Review.co.uk).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: Access via The Green area. Quite steep ramp at entrance. All seating moveable.
- Stairs: Information not supplied
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
Relaxed performances
- Dates: 5 August, 6 August, 7 August, 8 August, 9 August, 16 August, 23 August, 30 August, 24 August, 17 August, 11 August, 12 August, 13 August, 14 August, 15 August, 19 August, 25 August, 26 August, 27 August, 20 August, 21 August, 22 August, 29 August, 28 August, 10 August, 3 August, 5 August, 4 August, 6 August, 12 August, 13 August, 11 August, 10 August, 9 August, 8 August, 7 August, 14 August, 16 August, 17 August, 18 August, 19 August, 20 August, 22 August, 21 August, 23 August, 24 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: The whole show is interactive and children are encouraged to join in and participate in the interactive elements of the show. They will be welcomed into the performance space by Captain Planet and Green Girl to be Superheroes from when they enter the theatre. Children will participate alongside the actors in activities, dances and songs. Performers may go into the audience to interact with any children who would prefer to observe from their seat to hand them props, allow them to interact with puppets or to give bubbles to ensure they can access and join in with the interactive elements of the show. Latecomers will be welcomed throughout the performance.

Be aware that this show features:
- Audience required to walk around
- Audience required to undertake directed movement
- Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
- Audience invited on stage
- Performer goes into audience area
- Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
- Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
- Permission to move around and make noise
- Permission to engage with performer
Show does not feature:
- Total Audience Black Out
- Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
- Distinctive smells
- Latex balloons
- Characters expressing anger
- Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
- An intermission
- Audience chill out area
- Show guide or synopsis or character list
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