Kids Events are listed by city, then by type. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to kids@ list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Kirstyn Smith. ✽ Indicates Hitlist entry
GLASGOW Activities & Fun Balloonology Workshop Thu 18 Oct, 10am. £5.50 (adults £5.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. Create animals, birds and flowers from balloons. Ages 3+. FREE Half Term Fun at Pollok Country Park Until Sun 21 Oct, 11am–3.30pm. Pollok Country Park, Pollokshaws Road, 276 0924. Autumn crafts for young nature lovers. Parkour Drop-in Workshops Saturdays until 15 Dec, 1.30–3pm & 3–5pm. £4 per class. Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, 0845 330 3501. A chance for youngsters to try free running. Ages 8–11 from 1.30pm and 12–18 from 3pm. Fascinating Hand Shadows Workshop Sat 20 Oct, 4pm. £5.50 (adults £5.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. Explore the variety of things you can create from your fingers and thumbs. Ages 3+. FREE Return of the Mack! Creative Mackintosh Workshops Sat 20 & 27 Oct, 10am–5pm. Sun 21 & 28 Oct, 1–5pm. Scotland Street School Museum, 225 Scotland Street, 287 0500. Creative fun for pre-5s and school-age children, following on from the summer of
Mackintosh workshops. Never in a Month of Sundays . . . Sun 21 & 28 Oct, 4 & 11 Nov, 11am–4pm. £20 for four sessions. House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road, 353 4776. Dress the Weather architecture practice are on hand to assist budding architects to explore a variety of techniques. Ages 8–12. Part of Creative Mackintosh Festival. Hallowe’en Spooktacular Fri 26 Oct, 6.30–9pm. £5. Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, 420 5000. Family Hallowe’en party with plenty of tricks, treats, fun and spooky science. Witches and Wizards Workshop Sat 27 Oct, 2pm. £5.50 (adults £5.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. Make a wicked witch or a wily wizard at this creative Hallowe’en workshop. Ages 3+. FREE Hallowe’en at Cambuslang Park Sat 27 Oct, 2–4pm. Cairns Road, Cambuslang, cambuslangpark.co.uk Celebrate the spooky season with traditional Hallowe’en games, magic shows and prizes for the best costume. Hallowe’en Sat 27 Oct, 2.30–5pm. £5. House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road, 353 4776. All sorts of spooky activities – carve a pumpkin into a ghoulish face, bake some spidery cupcakes and get seriously shocked in the House of Horrors. Ages 5–10. Magical Mayhem Workshop Sun 28 Oct, 11am. £5.50 (adults £5.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. Peek behind the magic curtain and see how it’s all done. Ages 7+.
PREVIEW FAMILY CONCERT CHILDREN’S CLASSIC CONCERTS: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE? Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Sun 28 Oct; Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 3 Nov
There can be few sounds more chilling than the opening bars of Jaws. Instantly recognisable no matter what context you hear them in, within seconds images of shark fins push all other thoughts aside.
So it’s no surprise to find that John Williams’ aquatic anti-hero has made it onto the programme of Children’s Classic Concerts’ latest offering. Performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Mission Impossible? will feature some of the best-loved soundtracks from the worlds of television and film.
As usual, energetic presenters Owen Gunnell and Oliver Cox (aka
percussionists Owen & Olly) have had a hand in choosing the musical line-up. ‘Two of my favourite movie soundtracks are Jurassic Park and Jaws by John Williams,’ says Cox, ‘and audiences will be able to hear bits from both of these in the Mission Impossible? concert.’
Also on the bill are sections from St Trinian’s, Rocky and Billy Elliot, with Owen & Olly’s lack of talent in the ballet department made up for by guests dancers from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Although all the pieces being performed were composed to
complement on-screen action, according to Cox, letting the soundtracks speak for themselves brings about a whole new appreciation. ‘Hearing the music from famous films live on stage is a fantastic and
completely different experience to hearing it in the cinema,’ he says. ‘At the cinema or on TV, the soundtrack is used to enhance the visual experience of the film, whereas played live in our concerts, the music and the orchestra are the main event.’ (Kelly Apter)
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FREE Family Friendly Sunday Sun 28 Oct, 1–3pm. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, 200 Woodhead Road, South Nitshill Industrial Estate, 276 9300. Creative workshops for families. Ages 5+. Glasgow Kids Comedy Club Sun 4 Nov, 2.30pm. £4. The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. Live comedy for younger fans, particularly those aged 8–12. No under 5s; all kids must be accompanied by an adult. FREE Wee Wednesdays Wed 7 Nov, 2–4pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. An exciting workshop based on the museum displays. For under 5s. Books & Storytelling Scottish Youth Theatre Family Storytime Mon 22 Oct, 10.30– 11.30am. £5 (family £15). Scottish Youth Theatre, The Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, 556 9579. Interactive storytelling session for families with children under 7 years. East of the Sun and West of the Moon Mon 22–Wed 24 Oct, 1.30–2.30pm. £5 (family £15). Scottish Youth Theatre, The Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, 556 9579. Mixing Scottish Gaelic, Norse and Scots traditions to tell a tale of three daring heroines. Ages 7+. SISF. Scottish Youth Theatre Family Storytime Sat 27 & Sun 28 Oct, Sat 10 & Sun 11 Nov, 10.30–11.10am & 12.30–1.10pm. £5 (family £15). Scottish Youth Theatre, The Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, 552 3988. See above.
Festival ✽Commonwealth Family Festival Sat 20 Oct, 10am-5pm,
free, City Hall, Candleriggs, 353 8000, glasgowlife.org.uk. A one-day festival for all the family, featuring performances, workshops and storytelling inspired by Commonwealth countries. See preview, page 81.
Music Tonic Tinies: Inspiring Musical Adventures! Mon 22 & 29 Oct, 5 & 12 Nov, 11–11.45am. £4 (siblings free). Sports Trust, 1 Finlay Drive, Dennistoun, 07983 588675. Imaginative play through music and movement. Suitable for ages 18 months–four years. Tonic Tinies: Inspiring Musical Adventures! Tue 23 & 30 Oct, 6 & 13 Nov, 11–11.45am. £4. Cottiers Theatre, 93–95 Hyndland Street, 07983 588675. See above. Tonic Tinies: Inspiring Musical Adventures! Wed 24 & 31 Oct, 7 & 14 Nov, 10.30am. £3 (siblings free). Merry- Go-Round, 32–34 Nithsdale Road, Strathbungo, 07983 588675. See above.
✽Children’s Classic Concerts: Mission Impossible? Sat 3 Nov, 3pm. £10–£15 (children £6–£9; family £29–£43). Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 353 8000. An epic musical journey from Hollywood to Bollywood with hosts Owen & Olly and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. See preview.
Theatre & Dance ✽All That Magic Thu 18 Oct, 2pm. £5.50 (adults £5.95). Scottish Mask
and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. Alex the Magician performs his magic for ages 3+. Magical Nights Thu 18 Oct, 7.30pm. £10 (children £5.50). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. Be amazed with Alex Proctor, Mark Fiskin and Michael Curry. Ages 12+. Alakaboom Fri 19 Oct, 11am. £5.50 (adults £5.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. Show packed full of surprises and illusions. Ages 3+. Circus Bear Sat 20 Oct, 2pm. Sun 21 Oct, 3pm. £5.50 (adults £5.95). Scottish
HITLIST Mask and Puppet
THE BEST KIDS’ STUFF
The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk Catherine Wheels’ highly acclaimed tale of school friendships and coming of age, perfect for ages 9+. Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 24–Sat 27 Oct.
Commonwealth Family Festival A fun day of music and theatre performances, storytelling and craft workshops, all gearing up for Glasgow’s big event in 2014. See preview. City Halls, Glasgow, Sat 20 Oct.
Children’s Classic Concerts: Mission Impossible? Endlessly enthusiastic presenters Owen & Olly serve up another fun concert for ages 4–14, featuring top tunes from film and TV played by the superb Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Sun 28 Oct; Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 3 Nov.
Funnybones Puppet Lab adapt Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s ever-popular picture book about a big skeleton, little skeleton and dog skeleton for the stage. Platform, Glasgow, Tue 23 Oct; WHALE Arts, Edinburgh, Fri 26 Oct.
Cloud Man Featuring puppetry and beautiful visuals, this charming show tells the tale of a girl who dreams of meeting a cloud man, and travels to the top of Cloud Mountain to find him. Platform, Glasgow, Thu 25 Oct.
Baby Loves Disco It’s time to get your groove on, whether you’re four or forty! Hit the dance floor with your little one, or take it easy in the chill out corner. With healthy snacks to keep the energy up. For ages six months to seven years. Electric Circus, Edinburgh, Sun 21 Oct.
Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. A mixture of shadow and finger puppetry to tell the story of a curious wee bear. Ages 3+.
✽Funnybones Tue 23 Oct, 1pm. £3.50. Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, 276 9696. Puppet Lab present Janet and Allan Ahlberg’s story of three skeletons.
✽The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk Wed 24–Fri 26 Oct, 10.30am & 1.15pm. Sat 27 Oct, 5pm. £10 (£7). Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. Catherine Wheels’ excellent tale of a