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Ah, new shoes... Delightful on the feet. Soft dancing slippers, swarthy pirate boots, silver buckles and silken soles; no-one makes shoes like an elf. This well-known and well-loved tale has been re-heeled and polished by Theatre of Widdershins in their own inimitable style. Beautifully crafted set and puppets, sublime music, a kaleidoscope of miniature shoes and a comic mouse make this show a magical must-see. Suitable for all ages and shoe sizes. 'A triumph of intimacy, imagination and enchantment' (CorrBlimey.com, for Snow White Rose Red Bear Brown 2025).
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Elves and the Shoemaker is by Theatre of Widdershins, listed under Children's Shows in the Fringe programme. It plays at Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, EH1 1SR, 5 August to 16 August.
The show runs 55 minutes and is suitable for ages 3+. Tickets from £10.