KIDS | Highlights
PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL
Various venues, Scot- land, Sat 28 Mar–Sat 18 Apr, puppetanima- tionfestival.org The UK’s largest and longest estab- lished annual performing arts event for children presents a feast of puppet- based entertainment. See preview, page 85.
H I T L I S T
co.uk Hands-on science fun with a programme ranging from the entertaining to the controversial and, of course, the icky.
EDINBURGH NORTHERN BALLET:
INTERNATIONAL ELVES AND THE
SCIENCE FESTIVAL SHOEMAKER
Various venues, Edinburgh, Sat 4–Sun 19 Apr, sciencefestival. macrobert, Stirling, Thu 9 Apr, macrobert. org Northern Ballet retell
the classic tale from the Brothers Grimm in this child-friendly ballet for ages 3+. See preview, page 109.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Kings Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 29 Apr– Sun 17 May, atgtickets. com/venues/kings- theatre/ Based on the award-winning animation,
Shrek the Musical comes direct from London. See preview, page 85.
IMAGINATE Various venues, Edinburgh, Mon 11–Sun 17 May, imaginate.org. uk Scotland’s international festival of performing arts for children and young people. See feature, page 51.
KIDS HIGHLIGHTS
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GLASGOW
THE ADVENTURE OF ISABEL Platform, Glasgow, Wed 1 Apr, platform-online.co.uk Dundee- based dance company Smallpetitklein present this dance theatre production about fearless Isabel, who embarks on a rather big adventure. Suitable for ages 2–7. See preview at list.co.uk.
INFLATABLE FUN CITY Glasgow Green, Glasgow, Fri 3–Sun 19 Apr, facebook.com/ InflatableFunCity Yes, it’s exactly as it sounds – a whole load of inflatable objects for wee ones to jump on, with everything from bouncy castles to slides. Bad news for grown ups: it’s only for ages 2–12. See preview online.
GLASGOW KIDS COMEDY CLUB The Stand, Glasgow, Sat 4 Apr, thestand.co.uk Live comedy for younger fans aged 8–12. Every month a selection of comedians tweaks their
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material for the toughest audience on the planet.
CBEEBIES LIVE! JUSTIN & FRIENDS:MR TUMBLE’S CIRCUS
The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Sat 11 Apr, thessehydro.com Circus- themed spectacular with Justin Fletcher and popular CBeebies characters. See preview, page 85.
THE BOCKETY WORLD OF HENRY
& BUCKET The Studio at Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Sat 11–Mon 13 Apr, edtheatres.com Henry and Bucket are best friends but sometimes they fall out, in this play for ages 4+ exploring friendship and what it takes to make it work.
DR DEATH AND THE MEDI-EVIL
POP LOCK-IN MEDICINE SHOW
Hummingbird, Glasgow Sun 12 Apr and Sun 10 May, hummingbirdglasgow.co.uk An afternoon lock-in for 4—11-year- olds, with DJs, a streetdance instructor, karaoke, jewellery making, plus parents room. Also Electric Circus, Edinburgh, Sun 19 Apr, theelectriccircus.biz
GLASGOW VET SCHOOL RODEO Garscube Estate, Glasgow, Sat 18 Apr, gla.ac.uk A day of animal-based fun for all the family, organised by Glasgow veterinary students.
Summerhall, Edinburgh, Mon 13 & Tue 14 Apr, summerhall.co.uk Time-travelling Dr Death takes a comic look at nasty treatments in medicine through the ages in a scientifically accurate panto for kids and adults.
CELESTE’S CIRCUS Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh, Tue 14 Apr, outoftheblue.org.uk Join Celeste and her cast of endearing animals in this charming first trip to the circus especially for very young children aged 0–5. Then touring.
BOUNCE PITSCHI, THE KITTEN WITH
Platform, Glasgow, Thu 23 & Fri 24 Apr, platform-online.co.uk A non-stop physical performance of interactive dance and acrobatics inside a bespoke bouncy inflatable. Suitable for ages 5–8. Then touring. EDINBURGH
OCTONAUTS AND THE DEEP SEA
VOLCANO ADVENTURE King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, Sat 4 & Sun 5 Apr, edtheatres.com A deep sea adventure with Captain Barnacles, Kwazii and Peso, in this brand new live stage show. See preview, page 84.
DR BUNHEAD’S EXPLODING EASTER EGG SHOW
George Square Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh, Fri 10 & Sat 11 Apr, ed.ac.uk Join Dr Bunhead for some serious Easter action with rainbow foam fountains, an Easter egg explosion and a bunny bazooka. Ages 7+
DREAMS Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, Thu 16 Apr, tracscotland.org/scottish- storytelling-centre Komedia present an adaption of Swiss author and illustrator Hans Fischer’s picture book about a kitten that wishes she was something other than a cat. Then touring.
HENRY THE FIFTH Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Mon 11–Wed 13 May, traverse.co.uk Unicorn Theatre present a modern telling of Shakespeare’s play that explores the way power can lead to conflict. Ages 8+.
DREAM CITY Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 14–Sun 17 May, traverse.co.uk De Dansers use live music and invigorating dance to tell the story of children living in a war zone. Suitable for ages 6–11.