A world of inclusive theatre awaits young audiences in the capital with a series of shows running until 16 August.
The Edinburgh Deaf Festival, which features more than 80 scheduled events across 10 days, has launched its family programme at Deaf Action on Albany Street.
Among the highlights is Singing Willows and the Magical Bed, an interactive production featuring integrated British Sign Language.
Following its initial run, the 60-minute musical adventure will transfer to the Scottish Storytelling Centre for four additional performances later this month.
The festival, running in collaboration with the Edinburgh Fringe, is designed to accommodate both deaf and hearing audiences.
Singing Willows and the Magical Bed follows a young girl who moves home and discovers her four-poster bed has come to life. The production was written and directed by Alexandra Borghino, who also plays the lead role.
She is joined on stage by Scottish Deaf actor Amy Murray, who performs as both the narrator and a cloud.
The show integrates multilingual storytelling, original music, and audience participation to explore themes of friendship and courage. It will be staged at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on August 22, 23, 29, and 30.
Other children’s productions at the festival include The Librarians, a bilingual theatre piece where characters Miss Book and Mr Page guide audiences through adventures hidden within old texts.
Additionally, Lights & Lanterns offers a physical theatre experience combining Victorian magic lanterns, shadow play, and deaf history.
Participants are shown how to use a 130-year-old magic lantern, create hand-painted glass slides, and operate as projectionists to understand how light becomes language.
The fifth annual Edinburgh Deaf Festival is overseen by newly appointed director Nadia Nadarajah.
The broader programme aims to celebrate deaf culture, language, and heritage through a wide array of accessible performances.
Events include cabaret, comedy, and visual storytelling, providing a platform for deaf artists from Scotland and overseas.
