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By The Seat Of Your Pants European style clown theatre from the very talented Plutôt la Vie (pictured). Three men await their fate in this charming slapstick show for children aged 8+ and their families. Howden Park, Livingston, Thu 3 & Fri 4 Mar; Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Sat 5 Mar; Eastwood Theatre, Giffnock, Tue 8 Mar; Platform, Glasgow, Fri 18 Mar.
Caged Catherine Wheels Theatre, the company behind the wonderful Martha and Lifeboat gives its take on the legendary tale of Beauty and the Beast. See preview. Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Thu 24–Sat 26 Mar; Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 31 Mar–Fri 1 Apr.
Children’s Classic Concerts Owen and Olly leave the full orchestra behind, for three concerts exploring Celtic rhythms and the brass and woodwind sections. See photo caption. City Hall, Glasgow, Sun 6 Mar; Marryat Hall, Dundee, Sun 13 Mar; Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, Sun 20 Mar.
Julia Donaldson Zog and Co There’s more to Julia Donaldson than perennial favourite, The Gruffalo. As part of Glasgow’s Aye Write! festival, the popular author acts out stories and sings songs, followed by a book signing session for Zog and Cave Baby. Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Sat 12 Mar.
Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival In amongst the grown-up comedy you’ll find a few nice wee events for kiddies, including a comical characters workshop, puppet shows and the Kids Comedy Club. See listings. Various venues, Glasgow, Thu 17 Mar–Sun 10 Apr.
Saturday Stories Andy Cannon, one half of the brilliant Wee Stories Theatre, delivers another of his imaginative monthly storytelling sessions for ages 5+. Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Sat 26 Mar.
Events are listed by city, then type. Submit listings at least 16 days before publication to kids@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Laura Ennor.
GLASGOW
Activities & Fun FREE Tech Thursday Thu 3 Mar, 6pm. City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8000. Learn to use top-of-the-range music equipment. Ages 12–18. FREE Saturday Art Club Special Sat 5, 19 & 26 Mar, 10.30am–12.30pm. Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, 287 3050. A different project each week for 3–11-year-olds and their families. FREE RSPB Weekends Sat 5 & Sun 6 Mar and Sat 26 & Sun 27 Mar, 11am–1pm & 2–4.30pm. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. Jungly activities on 5 & 6 Mar, followed by creepy crawly fun on 26 & 27 Mar. Suitable for all the family. FREE Discover! Sat 5 Mar, 11am–12.30pm & 2–3.30pm, Sun 6 Mar 1–4pm. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. Treasure hunt for ages 4–11. FREE Are You Coming Out to Play? Sun 6 Mar, 2–3pm. Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. Have a go at some old-school playground games. Part of Aye Write! FREE Pop-Up Theatre Sun 6 Mar, 2–3pm. Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. Theatre creation for kids aged 5–7. Part of Aye Write!. FREE Lost in the Museum! Sat 12 Mar, 1–3pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, 276 9300. Solve the clues to escape the dreaded mummy. Ages 5+. FREE Saturdays at the Palace Sat 12 Mar, 2pm. People’s Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, 276 0788. Fun activities for families. FREE Burrell for Families Sat 12 Mar, 2–4pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. A family session making clay faces. Ages 5–12.
✽✽ Comical Characters Workshop Sat 19 Mar, 10am; Sun 20 Mar, 2pm.
£6.95. Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue Kelvindale, 339 6185. A rod puppet workshop for adults and children. Part of Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival FREE Glasgow Lanterns Sat 19 Mar, 10.30am–4pm. The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, 221 6362. Recycle old transparent rubbish into beautiful lanterns. Suitable for all ages. FREE Burrell for Families (Greek Frieze Art) Sat 19 Mar, 2–4pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. A family session for 5–12 year-olds to learn all about Greek Frieze Art. FREE Archaeology Uncovered Sat 26 Mar, 11am–1pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, 276 9300. Hands-on actvities and learning. Ages 7+. Booking essential. FREE Desert Island Objects Sat 26 Mar, 1–3pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, 276 9300. Choose your three favourites from the entire Glasgow Museums collection. Ages 5–12. Booking essential. Spring Fair at Sandyflat Stables Sat 26 Mar, 2–4pm. £1. Sandyflat Stables, Caldercuilt Road, Summerston, 945 1369. A day of pony rides, bouncy castle, games and stalls for horse and pony fans. FREE Family Friendly Sunday Sun 27 Mar, 1.30–3.30pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, 276 9300. Creative workshops for families, followed by a tour at 2.30pm (advance booking essential for tour).
Books & Storytelling FREE Colours of the World Sat 5 Mar, 1–2pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, 276 9300. An interactive storytelling event with a colourful theme.
Childrens Classic Concerts Kids
Those hard-working boys Owen and Olly are hosting no less than three Children’s Classic Concerts this month, each with a very distinct flavour. First up is Celtic Fling in Glasgow, featuring guest musicians the Whistlebinkies, clarsach player Savourna Stevenson and Celtic drummers Albannach, along with Highland dancing champion, David Wilton. While both Tom Toms and Tooters in Dundee and Bongos and Brass in Edinburgh are intimate concerts highlighting different families of instruments in an orchestra (brass, then woodwind). Expect a mix of special guest and silliness in both, plus some seriously great music. ■ City Halls, Glasgow, Sun 6 Mar; Marryat Hall, Dundee, Sun 13 Mar; and Queens’ Hall, Edinburgh, Sun 20 Mar.
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