Events are listed by city, then type. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to julesOlist.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Jules Graham.
Glasgow
Activities And Fun
Craft Time for Kids Thu 21 Jun. 4.15-5.45pm. £10 including all materials. Gather ln Glasgow. 37 Ruthven Lane. 07967 188513. Get creative at these interactive workshops. Ages 6 l 1 years. Firefly Little Drama Mon 25 Jun 8; Mon 2 Jul. 2.45pm. £4. Gather in Glasgow. 37 Ruthven Lane. ()7967 188513. Creative session involving puppetry. storytelling and dance. Ages 3 5
The Knit Parade Tue 26 Jun.
3.30 4.30pm. Free. Theo‘s Coffee and Play. 380 Great Western Rd. 3399171. Learn to krtit and show off your crafty creations at this weekly afterschool rneet- up. Kids must be accompanied.
Hitherto Craft Workshop Sat 23 & Sun 24 Jun; Sat 30 Jun & Sun 1 Jul. 9.30am & l lant. £3.50. Hitherto. through Tinderbox. 14/1 Ingram Street. 552 5693. Design beautiful buttons and badges with the help of Hitherto artists. Ages 9--13. .\'B times may change. phone to check.
Family Workshop Sat 30 Jun. 3pm. The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour. Stobcross Road. 222 2513. lixplore maritime history in these exciting family workshops. Children’s Art Day Sun 1 Jul.
1 lam—1pm. Free. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre. 200 Woodhead Road. Nitshill. 276 9308. Celebrate the launch of the GMRC's new Family Club and Children‘s Art Day with crafts. games and other free activities. For ages 5—-12 years and their families. Booking essential. Sacred Charm Boxes Tue 3 Jul. l—3pm. Free. St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art. 2 Castle Street. 553 2557. Make a charm box and discover how different religions look after their sacred objects.
Any Dream Will Do Wed 4 Jul. 1v—3pm. Free. St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art. 2 Castle Street. 553 2557. Make your own Native American lndian dreatn catcher at this family workshop.
Music
Midsummer Children‘s Concert Sun 24 Jun. 3pm. lintry by donation. Glasgow Botanic Gardens. 730 Great Western Road. 0778 6063918. Pack a picnic and rug and enjoy a classical concert celebrating midsurnmer's day. performed by members of the Scottish Opera Orchestra. I’urr oft/w lli's! [ind I'i'slivul.
Kidsamonium Sat 30 Jun. noon. £4 (£3). Platform. The Bridge. 1000 Westerhottse Road. liasterhouse. 276 9696. Tom Bancroft leads this fun. magical musical event introducing youngsters aged 6“ 14 to world of jazz.
Mini Music Makers Thu 5 Jul. 10am 8; 10.45am. City Halls. (‘andleriggs. 353 8000. Songs. games and rhymes for ages 0—18 months. 18 months» 3 years and 3—5. The first of a six week block.
Celtic Connections Scottish Step Dance & Scots Song Thu 5 Jul. 10.30am—‘noon. £3 (free for accompanying adults). City Halls. Candleriggs. 353 8000. Learn the basics of a Scottish reel and Scots songs melodies. Ages 3 -7. Wear comfy shoes.
Celtic Connections Come 8. Try Session Thu 5 Jul. l—1.30pm. £3 (free for accompanying adults). City Halls. Candleriggs. 353 8000. Have a go on three fun instruments: whistle. liddle and bodhran. at this class for children and adults to enjoy together.
Theatre 8 Dance
Scooby Doo Thu 2l--Sun 24 Jun.
Thu -Fri 2.30pm & 7pm; Sat 6’; Sun 1pm. 4pm & 7pm. £15 -£19 (children
£5.50 £13). King's Theatre. 297 Bath Street. 0870060 6648. See preview.
The Witch who Stole Happy Endings Fri 22 Jun. 3.30pm. Free. Maryhill Library
& Leaming Centre. 1508 Maryhill Road. 946 2348. Family puppet show. Parr oft/w Wes! [ind Festival.
The Witch who Stole Happy Endings Sat 23 Jun. 1pm. Free. Hillhead Library. 348 Byres Road. 339 7223. As above.
The Singing Kettle: Wild West Show Sun 1~Sun 8 Jul. noon & 3pm. £9 (family ticket £32). City Halls. Candleriggs. 353 8000. The Singing Kettle gang ride into Kettle Creek to search for their missing kettle. Go along dressed as a cowboy or girl.
Books & Storytelling
Tales for Tots Fri 22 Jun. 3.30pm. Free. Anniesland College. 19 Hatlield Drive. 357 6106. An hour of captivating tales and activity play for ages 2—5. Purl oft/iv West [5nd l't’s‘lil'rll.
Tall Tales at the Tron Sat 23 Jun. 10am. £2 (one child + one carer). Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. Interactive storytelling session with movement. mime and props. Ages 3—5.
Katie Morag and the Dancing Class Sat 23 Jun. 1 lam & 2.30pm. £3.50. GilmorehillG l 2. 9 University Avenue. 330 5522. Mairi Hedderwick reveals her latest tale. Ages 4+. I’ur! oft/iv Hits! [and l'itslivul.
Edinburgh
Activities And Fun
Kids Film Club Thu 21 & Thu 28 Jun. 6pm. Free. Borders Books. Fort Kinnaird. 657 4041. New film club designed for children to discuss TV programmes and DVDs. Booking essential.
First Impressions: Henri Matisse Sat 23 Jun. 11am & lpm. £4 (£1.50£2). North lidinburgh Arts Centre. Pennywell Court. 315 2151. Create colourful cut paper collages in the style of the famous French artist. Ages 3-6 years at 1 lam; ages 7—4 1 2 years at 1pm.
Felt Landscapes from Lauriston Sun 24 Jun. 10am. 1pm & 3.30pm. £4. Lauriston Castle. Cramond Road South. 529 3963. Make a picture inspired by the castle and grounds.
Art-tastic Sun 1 Jul. noon~lpm. Free. Royal Botanic Garden. lnverleith Row, 248 2968. Eco-friendly drop-in arts and crafts session for families. This month help to make a Bug Wall to feature in the Botanics' summer exhibition.
Midsummer Razzmatazz Sat 30 Jun. noon—5pm. Free. Redhall Walled Garden. 97 Lanark Road. 443 0946. The event returns with family fun aplenty. including live bands. mini-bug safaris. magic plant walks. storytelling. rustic games — even puppet theatre in a yurtl
Arty Butterflies Sun 1 Jul. 1 lam---3pm. Free. Holyrood Park Education Centre. 1 Queen‘s Drive. 652 8150. Make butterfly inspired art. Meet at Holyrood Park liducation Centre. Please bring outdoor clothes. Ages 6- 10.
Big Art Wee Hands Summer School Mon 2~~Fri 6 Jul. 10~11am. £25 (£8 £18). North lidinburgh Arts Centre. Pennywell Court. 315 2151. The workshop returns for a live-day residency. Ages 3 5 years. Comedy Skills Summer School Mon 2—-Fri 6 Jul. l0am~3pm. £55 including lunch (£20—£35). North lidinburgh Arts Centre. Pennywell Court. 315 2151. Budding comedians can sharpen their wit at this live-day summer school. Ages 8+. Peter Rabbit Gardens Wed 4 Jul. 10.30am 8; 1.30pm. £4. Lauriston Castle. Cramond Road South. 529 3963. Make a model of the castle‘s kitchen gardens. complete with mini veg and beehives.
Theatre & Dance
My House Thu 21—Sat 30 Jun (rtot Sun/Mon). Tue at Thu 10am 6'; l 1.15am; Wed. Fri & Sat 10am. 1 1.15am & 3pm. £6 (£2): family tickets £8~£20. North lidinburgh Arts Centre. Pennywell Court. 315 2151. See how many shapes and textures you cart spot in the Starcatcher‘s house. Ages 18 months-3 years.
Beauty and The Beast Sat 23 Jun. 2pm & 3.30pm. £6 (£3—~£4): family tickets available: £l0—£25. North Iidinburgh Arts
STAGE SHOW SCOOBY DOO LIVE ON STAGE!
King‘s Theatre, Glasgow, Thu 21—Sun 24 Jun; Edinburgh Playhouse, Wed 27—Sat 30 Jun
There are some lines which transcend generations, and ‘I would have gotten away with it, if it wasn’t for you meddling kids!’ is certainly one of them. First screened in 1969, Scooby 000 has had an enduring popularity
few can emulate.
Over the years, Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and the eponymous dog, Scooby have taken on various guises. Most recently in the live action film starring Sarah Michelle Geller. But when the producers of Scooby 000 Live On Stage transferred the sleuthful gang to the theatre, they wanted
maximum authenticity.
Delving into the Warner Bros sound archives, director Jim Milan blew away 30 years of dust and set to work. ‘We dug up the original orchestral recordings from the TV series,’ says Millan. ‘We then digitised them and incorporated them into the sound design. 80 when the characters walk down the street, or their legs run fast but they don’t move, you hear the same music and sounds as the TV show.’
The show’s plot revolves around Daphne’s uncle, a horror film director working at the derelict Clawhammer lot. Visiting him in their ‘mystery machine’, the kids find themselves in the middle of a spooky whodunit. And, as Millan says, the show’s comedic appeal is far reaching.
‘Each generation has a deep affection for Scooby and Shaggy,’ says Millan. ‘And from the beginning, the producers wanted the stage show to be just as entertaining for parents as it is for kids. I’ve seen children aged 243 up to teenagers and beyond, all laughing at the same joke - which is I think unique to Scooby Doo.’ (Kelly Apter)
Centre. Pennywell Court. 315 2151. The award-winning Puppet Lab returns with their mix of live storytelling and innovative technology. Ages 5+.
Scooby Doo Thu 28 Jun Sun 1 Jul. Thu & Fri 4pm & 7pm; Sat lpm. 4pm 8' 7pm; Sun 1pm & 6pm. £16 £19.50 (kids go half price during the week and for £6 less at weekends subject to availability). Playhouse. 18-22 Greenside Place. 0870 0601730. See preview. page 57.
Books & Storytelling Midsummer Tales Thu 21 Jun. 7-9pm. Free. Royal Botanic Garden. lnverleith Row. 552 7171. The Talking Trees Storytellers lead you irtto the magical midsummer with tales to send shivers down your spine. Collect your map at the gates and wander round at your leisure. Kidnapped: When Kilts Were Banned Sat 23 Jttrt & Tue 26 Jun Sun 1 Jul 3pm & 7pm (Sat 3.30pm & 7pm). £6 (£4). Scottish Storytelling Centre. 43 High Street. 556 9579. Loosely based on the Stevenson story. Donald Smith's play features two blokes and no kilts. Ages 7+ I’ur! rift/iv Old Town l'i'slr'val.
The Big Wild Bead Fri 29 Jun—Sun 2 Sep. times and prices vary. Various libraries. Read six books and win a certificate. medal and other goodies. Please see www.edittburgh.gov.uk/1ibraries. Vivian French Sat 30 Jun. 1 1am. Free. Scottish Book Trust. Sandeman House. Trunks Close. 55 High Street. 524 0160. The author talks about how she came to write The Rube (i/‘Sku/ls. Ages 7-1 1. Debi Gliori Sat 30 Jun. 2pm. Free. Borders Books. Unit 26. Fort Kinnaird Retail Park. 657 4041. The author and illustrator chats about and signs copies of her famous picture books.
The Singing Street Sat 30 Jun. 2pm. Free. Scottish Storytelling Centre. 43 High Street. 556 9579. See a 1951 film of Fdinburgh children playing. handle some traditional toys and learn games and songs. Ages 6+. Par! oft/iv ()ld ’Ibwn I'l'slivul.
Storyfair and Open Day Sun 1 Jul.
1 lam—4pm. Free. Scottish Storytelling Centre. 43—45 High Street. 556 9579. linjoy activities. storytelling. face-painting artd more at this free open day. Parr oft/re ()lr/ ’Imm I'i'slit'al.
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