PREVIEW STAGE ADAPTATION HORRID HENRY
King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, Wed 22-Sat 25 Oct
For parents he’s a reassuring reminder that at least their children aren’t that bad. While for kids, his cheeky problem solving is aspirational - something they’d do themselves if only they could get away with it. Francesca Simon’s loveable rogue, Horrid Henry, first wormed his way into our hearts in 1994. Since then, books such as Horrid Henry Tricks the Tooth Fairy, Horrid Henry’s Nits and Horrid Henry Robs the Bank have notched up sales of over 12 million, with audio books, an animated TV series and an official website all
adding to the mix.
But now it’s time to meet the living, breathing bad boy in the flesh. Horrid Henry Live and Horrid! blends several of Simon’s stories into one full-length stage show. Adapted by British theatre stalwart John Godber
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Activities and Fun
FREE Saturday Art Club Sat 18 a 25 ()et. 10.30am 1pm. (iallery of Modern Alt. Royal lixchange Square. 229 1996. Art activities including drawing. collage. sculpture-making and games. Parents can slel stuck ill loo. Ages 3 12.
FREE Back to the Drawing Board Sun 19 & 26 (M. l 1.30am 1pm &
2 3.30pm. .\ltlseum of'l‘ranspott. Kelvin Hall. 1 Bunhouse Road. 287 2651. Drop into the museum and have fun at this creative workshop.
FREE Drawing on Africa Sat l8 ()c1. noon 3pm. People's Palace ck Winter (iardens. (ilasgow (ireen. 271 2962. lisplorc Africa through art and Use printing techniques to create a large-scale map of the continent.
FREE Keep Young and Beautiful Sat 18 Oct. 1.30 3.30pm. (ilasgow Botanic (ittl'dells. 730 (ireat Western Road. 2760924. 1‘ind otlt how to make creams and gifts from natural materials. Ad\anccd booking necessary.
The Great Hallowe’en Puppet Making Workshop Sat 25 ()ct. l0am. £6.95. Scottish .\lask and Puppet ('entre. 8 10 Balcal'res Avenue. Kelvindale. 339 6185. Make an extra creepy puppet in the
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(Bouncers et al) the production stays faithful to the original books while adding a bit of Godber’s trademark
theatrical punch.
‘Francesca writes very good dialogue so I didn’t feel I needed to interfere with the language,’ says Godber. ‘It was simply a matter of realising the books on stage. But the Horrid Henry stories are all quite short, so I needed to segue from one to the next without it turning into a compilation album.’ To that end, Godber came up with a framework whereby Henry imagines what it would be like to have a show all about him. ‘The conceit clearly being that he does have a show,’ says Godber, ‘and we’re watching it.’
As if Henry’s dastardly deeds and vivid imagination
forth of a witch. wi/ard. monster or ghost from the materials supplied.
FREE The Magnificent Seven: The Aura of Autumn Sun 26 ()ct. Various Venues. Join the ('ountryside Rangers for a summer walk around some of (ilasgow's lillcst sites. l’laccs limited. Book on 0141 276 0931.
Inspiration Festival Mon 27 Oct Fri 7 Nov. Times vary. Prices vary. Various Venues. 287 9843. Festival of the arts for children and young people aimed at inspiring creativity and imagination through performance and workshops. See www.seeg1asgow.conl for more info.
Music Musical Adventurers Thu 16 ()ct. 11.30am & 1.30pm. £4. ('ity llalls.
(‘andleriggs. 353 8000. A musical journey
through storytelling. songs and games. Ages 3 6 years. Children’s Classic Concerts: Time Wavellers Sat 25 ()ct. 3pm. £6 (family ticket £29). Royal ('oncelt Hall.
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Theatre & Dance
The Lighthouse Keeper Sat 18 ()ct. 2pm. £4.95 (children £4.75). Scottish Mask and Puppet ('entre. 8 10 Balcarres Avenue. Kelvindale. 339 6185. A clown tale for ages 3+.
Oscar and the Highland Castle Sat 25 ()ct. 2pm & 3.45pm. £4.95 (children £4.75). Scottish Mask and Puppet ('entl'e. 8 l0 Balcarres Avenue. Kelvindale. 339 6185. Oscar the mouse leaves his attic home and heads for Loch Ness to join
weren’t enough to keep us hooked, Godber has added in songs, dancing and some energetic physical theatre. ‘In many ways it’s Horrid Henry meets Robbie Williams,’ says Godber. ‘It’s a gig.’ (Kelly Apter)
lncy Wincy Spider‘s campaign to free a castle. Ages 3+. Little Light Tue 28 ()ct. 10.30am & 1.30pm. £2. Drumchapel (‘ommunity ('entre. Kinfauns Drive. 287 9835. Join Little Light on an adventure and see it shining and dancing around at this interactive. highly visual show. The Man who Planted Trees Tue 28 ()ct. 3pm. £tbc. The Arches. 253 Argyle Street. 565 1000. Puppet State Theatre (‘o presents this timeless tale about a simple shepherd. Ages 7+. My House Wed 29 & Thu 30 ()ct. 10.30am & 1.30pm. £2. Tron Theatre. 63 'I'rongate. 552 4267. See how many shapes and textures you can spot in the special Starcatcher’s house where all is not as it se ‘llls. Ages 2 3.
Something Wicked This Way
Comes Wed 29 Oct Sat | Nov. 7pm. £9 (£6). Tramway. 25 Albert Drive. 0845 330 3501. Ray Bradbury's spine- tingling battle between good and evil. performed by (‘atherine Wheels and the National Theatre of Scotland. La Pelota Magica Thu 30 ()ct. 10.30am 1.30pm. £2. Platform. The Bridge. 1000 Westerhouse Road. liasterhouse. 276 9696, Theatre Stills I’rontieres perform this Argentinean folktale using actors. puppets and simple Spanish. Ages 6 10. Tales of Provance Thu 30 & l’ri 31 ()ct. 10.30am & 1.30pm (also 1‘ri 5.30pm). £2. Platform. The Bridge. 1000 Westerhouse Road. Iiasterhouse. 276 9696. Jean (iuillon of Theatre Volant brings his Flying Theatre to (ilasgow for some Provencal comedy (performed in linglish). Ages 7+.
Sto FRE Toddler Time: That’s Not my Penguin Fri 17 Oct. 1 1am. Borders Books. Port Retail Park. 390 Provan Walk. 773 2910. Attend a reading of That's Not my Penguin. then take part in craft activities.
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Edinburgh
Activities and Fun
Toddler Craft Club Fri 17. Mon 20. Fri 24 & Mon 27 Oct. Fri 10—1 lam; Mon 2—3pm. £5 per session. Imagination Workshop. 136 Marchmont Road. 466 0148. Different art activities every week. Booking required. Ages 2 5.
FREE Bags of Art Sun 19 ()ct ck Still 26 ()ct. 2-«4pm. National (iallery of Modern An. 75 Belford Road. 624 6200. (‘ollect a bag of new activities from the Art Station. Ages 37 l2.
Hallowe’en Cookery Workshops Sat 18 ()ct & Sat 25 ()ct. 10am~ noon. £25. (‘ooking Mania. 75a Main Street. Davidsons Mains. 336 2012. ('ookery aild baking workshops that are suitable for ages 7—-l 1.
Children’s Activities t'ntil Sun 26 ()ct. 10am-5pm. £tbc. (ieorgian House. 7 (‘harlotte Square. 225 2160. October break activities for children. with costumes. quill pen writing. collection handling and a drawing.
Wanted: Budding Georgian Artist L'ntil Sun 26 ()ct. 10am—5pm. £5. (ieorgian House. 7 Charlotte Square. 225 2160. Draw a portrait or design your own dinner service.
FREE Autumn Art Thu 16 ()ct. 2»-3.30pm. (‘ammo Visitor ('entre. ('ammo Road. 447 7145. Nature-based an activities for children aged 4 8. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take art items home.
Fungi Fun Fri 17 Oct. 2 3.30pm. £1. lnveresk Lodge (iarden. lnveresk. near Musselburgh. 0844 4932124. Play some games and btist some fungi myths. Imagination Workshop Sat 18 t& Sun 19 ()ct. 10am 4pm. Admission applies: £1 1.50 (£8 £10; under 3s free: family ticket £35 £40). Edinburgh '/.oo. ('orstorphine Road. 334 9171. l'se your imagination to create a paper mache model animal. Workshop prices from £2.50.
First Impressions: Picasso Sat 18 ()ct. 11am noon (3 6 years) & 1 2pm (ages 7+). £4.50. Out Of The Blue Drill Hall. 30 36 Dalmeny Street. 1.eith. 07951 137218. (‘reate your own ‘mood painting' inspired by Picasso‘s Blue and Rose ltcriods. li-mail jbdawsonm tesco.net to book.
Pheonix Festival Sat 18 Sat 25 ()ct (not Sun/Mon). Times vary. £tbc. North lidinburgh Arts Centre. 15a Pennywell Court. 315 2151. NIV'IAC is back with a week of dance classes. sculpture and other craftv activities.
FREE Little Big Rock Sun 19& Mon
20 ()ct. 10.30am <5pm. (‘astle Street. Two days of storytelling. activities and workshops as the Big Tepee sets tip shop on (‘astle Street. See www.cssentialedinburgh.co.uk for more info.
Cramond Island Photography Mon 20 ()ct. 9am-5pm. £26. ('ramond Island. (‘ramond Public (‘ar Park. 07796 677059. A photography outing to (‘ralnond Island. with cameras provided. Booking essential. October Beadtastic Holiday Week Mon 20 Fri 24 Oct. 1071 1am. £35 for live days. Imagination Workshop. 136 Marchmont Road. 466 0148. Spend the holiday week making spectacular jewellery from all kinds of beads. felt. paper or limo. Ages 7+.
Mexican Craft Week Mon 20 Fri 24 ()ct. 10am noon. £25 for the week. Out Of The Blue Drill Hall. 30 36 Dalmeny Street. l.eith. 555 7101. Join Julie Dawson to help make a Day of the Dead-style altar for the Drill Hall over five morning sessions. Ages 7+. For booking please contact Julie Dawson on 07951 137218 or jbdawsonwtesco.net.