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✽ Too Many Penguins? Gentle laughs and feathery fun for pre-schoolers, from the excellent Frozen Charlotte theatre company. Platform, Glasgow, Tue 29 Apr; Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock, Tue 6 May; Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh, Fri 9–Mon 12 May.
✽ Innocence Little ones are invited to join in the action,
during this exciting yet sensitive introduction to contemporary dance from Scottish Dance Theatre. See caption, right. Tramway, Glasgow, Wed 30 Apr, Thu 1 & Sun 4 May.
✽ The Secret Life of Suitcases Join Larry as he learns a serious lesson about life while having the best fun possible in this charming puppet show. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Thu 17 Apr; Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, Sat 10 May.
✽ The Adventures of Robin Hood Heroic silliness from the always entertaining Visible Fictions theatre company, aimed at ages seven and up. Platform, Glasgow, Mon 28 Apr.
✽ Imaginate Festival A superb line-up of international
theatre, catering for babies to teens. See feature, page 24. Various venues, Edinburgh, Mon 5–Mon 12 May.
✽ Children’s Classic Concerts: Junk Trunk Energetic hosts Owen and Olly turn items of rubbish into musical instruments in this lively concert for ages 4–14. Macrobert, Stirling, Sun 27 Apr.
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
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Activities & Fun Balloonology Workshop Thu 17 & Fri 18 Apr, 10.30am. £5.75 (adults £5.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. Create animals, birds, flowers and wmore at this fun balloon workshop. Ages 7+. Cadbury Easter Egg Trail Fri 18–Mon 21 Apr, 11am–4pm. £2. Pollok House, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 0844 493 2202. Children’s entertainment and an Easter trail with chocolate eggs and prizes to be won. Cadbury Easter Egg Trail Fri 18–Mon 21 Apr, 11am–4.30pm. £2. Greenbank Garden, Flenders Road, Clarkston, 0844 493 2201. See above. Cadbury Easter Egg Trail Fri 18–Mon 21 Apr, 11.30am–4.45pm. £2. Holmwood House, 61–63 Netherlee Road, Cathcart, 0844 493 2204. See above. FREE Search for the Easter Bunny Fri 18 Apr, noon–2pm. Provan Hall, Auchinlea Road, 229 7736. Join the search for the Easter-house Bunny in Todd’s Well Commonwealth Wood. FREE Spaces and Faces Sun 20 Apr, noon–4pm. Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, 0845 330 3501. Interactive tours of the exhibitions, workshops in creating funny comic characters and the chance to make some faces from wire. Under 12s. Part of Glasgow International. FREE Best Dressed Cycle Parades & Competition Sun 20 & Mon 21 Apr, noon–4pm. Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, 287 2660. Decorate your bicycle and yourself and try to win the ‘best dressed’ prize at the museum’s cycle parade. Parade starts at 2pm. RSPB Children’s Wildlife Photography Workshop Mon 21 Apr, noon–2pm. £8 (£5). Kelvingrove Park, Otago Street, glasgow.gov.uk Get closer to nature on this photography walk, and learn how to take good pictures. Glasgow Kids Comedy Club Sun 4 May, 3pm. £4. The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. Live comedy for younger fans, particularly those aged 8–12. See preview, page 46. Family Fun with Attitude Mon 5 May, 2–4pm. £3–£6. La Bodega Tapas Bar, 1120 South Street, 581 3401. A day for all the family to learn to dance. Books & Storytelling Tall Tales Sat 26 Apr, 3 & 10 May, 10am. £6. Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. Interactive storytelling session with movement, mime and props. Ages 3–5. Family Storytime Sat 26 & Sun 27 Apr, 10.30am & 12.30pm. £5 (family £15; under 2s free). Scottish Youth Theatre, The Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, 552 3988. Interactive storytelling sessions for families with children under
7 years. Family Storytime Sat 10 & Sun 11 May, 10.30am & 12.30pm. £5 (family £15; under 2s free). Scottish Youth Theatre, The Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, 552 3988. See above. FREE Bookbug Session Thu 15 May, 10am–noon. Langside Halls, 5 Langside Avenue Shawlands, 287 5919. Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Under 3s.
Theatre & Dance Jango’s Easter Extravaganza Sat 19 Apr, 2pm. £5.75 (adults £5.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. Join Jango for slapstick, juggling, magic and balloons. Ages 3+. Lapin Wants an Easter Carrot Sun 20 Apr, 3pm. £5.75 (adults £5.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. A gentle introduction to French, in this tale of Lapin the rabbit. Ages 3–8.
✽The Adventures of Robin Hood Mon 28 Apr, 1.30pm & 7pm. £8
(£3.50–£4.50). Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, 276 9696. Visible Fictions give their take on the classic tale.
✽Too Many Penguins? Tue 29 Apr, 10.30am & 1.30pm. £8 (£3.50–£4.50). Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, 276 9696. A show that packs fun, laughs, entertainment and penguins into the mix. Ages 1–4.
✽Innocence Wed 30 Apr, Thu 1 & Sun 4 May, 10am & 1pm. £6 per adult
+ child; £4 per additional child; £6 per additional adult. Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, 0845 330 3501. See preview, below.
✽Too Many Penguins? Tue 6 May, 11.30am. £5. Eastwood Park Theatre,
Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, 577 4956. See above. Can’t You Sleep Little Bear & Three Wishes Sat 10 May, 2pm. £5.75 (adults £5.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. A duo of fun, family friendly puppet shows. Ages 3+. Grandad and Me Tue 13 May, 10.30am & 1.30pm. £8 (£6). Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, 0845 330 3501. This living storybook explores loss and the treasures of memory and imagination. Ages 5+.
EDINBURGH Activities & Fun Meerkat Easter Egg Trail Thu 17–Mon 21 Apr, 9am–5pm. Included in admission. Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road, 334 9171. Find the hidden trail of eggs around the Zoo, with help from a meerkat trail map. Easter at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Thu 17–Mon 21 Apr, 9.30am–4pm. Included in admission. Palace of Holyroodhouse, Royal Mile, 556 5100. Search the Palace grounds for chocolate treats, and decorate an egg to take home. FREE Cadbury Easter Egg Trail Thu 17–Tue 22 Apr, 10am–4.30pm. Georgian House, 7 Charlotte Square, 0844 493 2118. See Glasgow, Activities & Fun. Brick Wonders Thu 17–Sun 20 Apr, 10am–4pm. £2–£4. Riddle’s Court, 322 Lawnmarket, 220 1232. Architectural gems in Lego. FREE Cadbury Easter Egg Trail Fri 18–Sun 20 Apr, 10am–4.30pm. Gladstone’s Land, 477b Lawnmarket, 0844 493 2120. See Glasgow, Activities & Fun. Saturday Dance Sat 19 & 26 Apr, 10am & 11am. 50p. North Edinburgh Arts Centre, 15a Pennywell Court, 315 2151. Hip hop, pop and contemporary dance sessions. Ages 8–12 from 10am; ages 5–8 from 11am. Saturday Arts Sat 19 & 26 Apr, 10am & 11am. 50p. North Edinburgh Arts Centre, 15a Pennywell Court, 315 2151. Fun arts and crafts sessions, including painting, drawing and creating. Ages 5–8 from 10am; ages 8–12 from 11am. Kids Drawing Classes Sat 19 & Sun 20 Apr, 10.30am–1pm & 1.30–4pm. £20 per day. The Edinburgh Drawing School, 13A Great King Street, 07791 121313. Classes in self- portraiture for the Easter holidays, suitable for ages 8–13. FREE My Model City Sat 19 Apr, 10.30am–12.30pm & 2.30–4.30pm. Museum of Edinburgh, Huntly House, 142 Canongate, 529 4143. Create a wee clay version of the city with landmarks included.
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SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE: INNOCENCE Sitting still for an hour and watching contemporary dance would be a tall order for most little ones. Happily, this dynamic yet gentle show from Scottish Dance Theatre keeps children at the heart of the action. Inspired by the vibrant imagination of poet and painter William Blake, Innocence is the perfect introduction to dance for 0–7-year-olds, and a treat for grown-ups watching from the sidelines. ■ Tramway, Glasgow, Wed 30 Apr, Thu 1 & Sun 4 May.
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