The Battle of Frogs and Mice
The Battle of Frogs and Mice is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at ZOO Southside. It has 15 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 14:15 to Sat 22 Aug, 14:15. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Sound the war-croak, sharpen every claw – the frogs and mice are going to war! A tragedy has struck Breadnibbler, king of the mice, and everyone knows who's to blame: the frogs. Now a battle is coming to the pond, and it's time to pick a side: will you fight for the frogs or the mice? Originally told as an introduction to epic poetry for Ancient Greek children, join our storytellers as they guide you through an interactive adaptation, using traditional storytelling, improvised music and toy-box puppetry.
Details
- Venue: ZOO Southside
- Space: Studio
- Genre: CHILDRENS_SHOWS, Storytelling, Interactive
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
- Running time: 45 minutes
- Room size: about 70 seats (Studio) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 15, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet, Relaxed performances
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level access via rear entrance, 10 steps from street if not taking accessibility entrance. Wheelchair access type:Level Access Stairs: 6 - 10 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 1 published review and 24 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
This is a must-see show for parents and a simple masterclass in how to do children’s theatre right. It’s simple yet effective with an enormous heart. My five-year-old isn’t easy to please; is any?
— One4Review (5 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 12 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Tue 18 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Wed 19 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Thu 20 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 14:15 — Already performed — £13.00