FESTIVAL
BANK OF SCOTLAND CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL Various Venues, Edinburgh, Sat 19-Mon 28 May
Buried deep within the mind of every parent, lies the memory of life pre-kids. The nights out, the parties and, for some at least, the hedonistic club nights. Well, the good news is, those days are back - almost.
Baby Rave is the brainchild of Northern Ireland’s Young At Art group, and is one of the more unusual events at this year’s Bank of Scotland Children’s International Theatre Festival. With dance music, flashing lights and a chill-out area, Baby Rave is clubland in miniature, albeit with a toned down bass to protect tiny eardrums. DJ Lyndon Stephens explains the appeal.
‘I think it’s hit on a certain zeitgeist,’ he says. ‘A lot of people who used to be part of the clubbing culture have grown up and had children, and they obviously miss going out. So this is something different for them to do
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Activities And Fun ! Go Figure Until Sat 19 May. Mon-Fri f 2.30pm; Sat/Sun l 1.30am. 2pm & 3.30pm 1 (Sat 19 May I 1.30am only). (ilasgow 1 Science Centre. 50 Pacific Quay. 0871 540 i 1000. Put your brain to the test with this mind-bending workshop of pll/JlCS and fun.
Places and Spaces Sat 12 May.
10am noon. [flight-week term: £32 (£30). 'llie (iiant Workshop Space. 121 4127 Saltrnarket. 357 5000. lixperiment with photography. storytelling and materials from indoors and out. to create your very own place with its very own story at this weekly workshop for ages 9 l 1 years. Week one of eight.
All Creatures Great and Small Sat l2 May. 1.30 2.30pm. Pour week term: £12 (£10). The (iiant Workshop Space.
121 127 Saltrnarket. 357 5000. Use felt and other materials to create a creature and tell its story at this weekly rnulti-sensory
one of four.
(‘entre.
workshop for ages 3 5 years. Week one of
Seasonal Surprises Sat l2 May.
3.30 ~5pm. Pour-week term: £12 (£10). The (iiant Workshop Space. 121 127
; Saltrnarket. 357 5000. lixplore the four
‘ seasons through drama. drawing. props and painting at these weekly multi-art form creative sessions. Ages 6 8 years. Week
Saturday Art Club Sat 12 & Sat 19 May. 10.30am lpm. l‘rce. (iallery of Modern An. Royal lixchange Square. 229 1996. Fun an activities for children aged ; 3 l I relating to art on display.
1 Culloden - the Winner Writes
' History Sun 13 May. llam lprn &
2 4pm. Free. Kelvingrove An (iallery & Museum. Argyle Street. 276 9599. What really happened at the Battle of (‘ulloden in 1746'.’ Find out as the battle is restaged in miniature at the History Discovery
Sunday Craft Club Strn l3 & Sun 20 May. 1 lam lpm. l-‘ree. (ilasgow Museums Resource (‘entrc. 200 Woodhead Road. Nilshill. 276 9375. Drop-in craft club with a different theme each week. Ages 5 12. Big and Little Yoga & Kids Yoga Sessions Mon 14 May & Mon 21 May. £4. (iather In (ilasgow. 37 Ruthven Lane. 07967 188513. Yoga sessions for children.
with their kids.’ The event is aimed at children aged four and under, and Stephens is keen to point out that dumping your wee ones on the dance floor is not an option - everyone has to join in. Which, without any extra stimulus, can be a bit daunting for grown-ups.
‘Some parents are a bit bemused when they arrive,’ says Stephens. ‘Because normally in that situation they need a few drinks before they’ll get going. But after about 20 minutes, they see the kids are enjoying themselves so much, that they let loose.’
For those who like their entertainment less participatory, the Festival has over 15 theatre and dance shows for toddlers through to teenagers. This includes a site-specific work at Cammo Estate from the ever- inventive Grid Iron, and a return visit from Dutch dance company, lntrodans with a line-up of Jiri Kylian works. (Kelly Apter)
I Check out the listings for this week '3 highlights or visit wwwflnag/nate. org. uk. A/so see Theatre, page 82.
or adult and child pairings details and times. TheatreHub Drama Workshops Sun 13 & Sun 20 May. 2.30pm. £10. (iather 1n (ilasgow. 37 Ruthven Lane. 07967 188513. Drama workshops for ages 7 l2. Booking essential e-mailsteven(0‘theatrehubcouk for details.
Firefly Little Drama Mon 14 & Mon 21 May. 2.45pm. £4. (iather 1n (ilasgow. 37 Ruthven Lane. 07967 188513. (‘reative session for ages 3 5.
Harlem Globetrotters SWed l6 & Thu 17 May. 7.30pm. £19 £30. Braehead Arena. Kings lnch Road. 886 8300. The international basketball stars perform some of their best tricks and slams. 'Ihere'll be an opportunity to meet and greet alter the show and get the autographs of some of the biggest heroes in the sport.
Tram Man Sat 19 May. 12.30 lpm. Free. Museum of Transport. Kelvin Hall. 1 Bunhouse Road. 287 2720. A tram conductor comes to life. and talks about the early days of (ilasgow's public transport system.
Collage Workshop Sat l9 May.
2 3.30pm. Free. Scotland Street School Museum. 225 Scotland Street. 287 0500. Design an album cover for your favourite band. Suitable for teenagers.
Textiles and Tartans Sun 20 May.
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l lam 12.30pm 62 2.30 4pm. Free. Kelvingrove Art (iallery & Museum. ' Argyle Street. 276 9599. How do you get from a sheep to a kilt'.’ Find out at this drop-in family workshop.
Theatre & Dance
Moussa’s Castle Thu 17 & Fri 18 May. 1.30pm (l‘ri mat l0ani). £6.50
(£3.50 £4.50). Platform. The Bridge. 1000 Westerhouse Road. liasterhouse. 276 9696. Musical tale for children aged 2+. in which
a young boy builds his own castle. i Jack and The Beanstalk Sat l9 May. 2pm. £4.75 (£4.25). Scottish Mask and Puppet (‘entre. 8 Balcarres Avenue. Kelvindale. 339 6185. Sylvia 'l‘roon's Kenspeckle Puppets give a fun retelling of
the classic tale. Ages 3+.
Storytelling
Tall Tales at the Tron Sat l9 May.
10am. £2 (one child and one carer). 'l‘ron 'lheatre. 63 'l‘rongate. 552 4267. Interactive storytelling session with movement. mime ' and props. Ages 3 5.
Edinburgh
Activities And Fun Saturday Drama Classes Until I Jul. times vary. £3. Southside (‘ommunity (‘entre. I 17 Nicolson Street. 667 0484. ’eekly drama classes for ages 8 10 and l 1 12 years. Phone for details. Baby . . . Create! 'I‘hu l0.'1‘hu l7 & Thu 24 May. 10am 8; l 1.30am. £5 (£1.50 £2.50). North lidinburgh Arts (‘entre. Pennywell (‘ourt. 315 2151. (‘reative art sessions for toddlers and their First Impressions: Japanese Children’s Day Sat 12 May. 1 lam & 1pm. £4 (£1.50 £2). North lidinhurgh Arts ('entre. Pennywell ('ourt. 315 2151. Make your own luck lish windsocks at these workshops for 3 6 years ( 1 1am) and 7 12 years ( 1pm). Connect: Meet the Scientist Sat l2 & Sun 13 May. noon 3.30pm. Free. National Museum of Scotland. (‘hamhers Street. 247 4422. liind out how scientists work and try some of their clever experiments. Ages 5+. Japanese Spring Blossom Festival Sun 13 May. noon 4pm. Free. l.auriston (‘astle. (‘ramond Road South. 336 2060. A day ofJapanese-themed family fun including traditional dancers. taiko drtnnming. storytelling. haiku and origami. Sunday Science - Close Up Flowers Sun 13 May. noon 4pm. liree. Royal Botanic (iarden. 1nverleith Row. 552 7171. Take a microscopic look at llowcrs at this drop-in event for kids of all ages and their families. The Antonine Guard Sun 13 May. 12.45pm. 1.45pm & 3.45pm. l-'ree. Royal Museum llawthornden (‘ourt. 2 (‘hambers Street. 247 421‘). Meet Scotland‘s last Roman legion. Legio V1 Victria. as they line up for an impressive display of weapons. equipment and drill. All ages. Dance Fuse Wed 16 8; Wed 23 May. 4 5pm. £4 (£1.50 £2). North lidinburgh Arts Centre. Pennywell ('ourt. 315 2151. Learn new moves to funky music. Ages 5 8 years. Connect: Super Science Shows Sat 19 Mon 21 & Sat 26 Sun 27 May. 11.45am. 12.45pm. 1.45pm & 3.45pm. Free. National Museum of Scotland. (‘hambers Street. 247 4422. A revolving series of family science shows: .-\1c\'s Ania/ing Adventure: l‘antastic Forces; or Sounds Ania/irth Limited places. Ages 5+. Big Art Wee Hands Sat l9 May. 10am & noon. £4 (£1.50 £2). North lidinburgh Arts ('entre. Penny well (‘ourt. 315 2151. Visual art fun for ages 3 5 ( 10am) and 6 S (noon).
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