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A rock, paper, scissors battle to the death (figuratively), where you might even learn a thing or two (literally). A comedy, a game show and, technically, a lecture. For example: did you know there have been legal cases decided by rock, paper, scissors? That's right, multiple. Fight for glory in multiple layers of rock-paper-scissorsdom – including for the most-coveted award: The Champion Of Losers. As seen at the Reykjavik Fringe and enjoyed by kids and grownups alike.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Rock Paper Scissors: A Brief History and Tournament is by It's The Pitts Productions, listed under Children's Shows in the Fringe programme. It plays at Hoots @ Nicolson Square, 25 Nicolson Square and Nicolson Square Gardens, EH8 9BX, 7 August to 22 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 5+. Tickets are £6. Content warnings: Audience participation.