Highlights | KIDS
GANGSTA GRANNY Wed 7–Sun 11 Sep, King’s Theatre, Glasgow, birminghamstage.com Theatrical adaptation of the book. See preview, page 62. Also King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, Wed 5–Sun 9 Oct.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
Wed 5–Sun 16 Oct,
H I T L I S T
Edinburgh Festival Theatre, edtheatres.com The much-heralded stage version of the popular family film (pictured). See preview, page 61. Also King’s Theatre,
Glasgow, Wed 19–Sat 29 Oct, atgtickets.com
MAGIPUP FESTIVAL Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Sat 15–Sun 23 Oct, maskandpuppet.co.uk Eight days of puppet shows, magic performances and workshops. See preview, page 62.
SCOTTISH CHILDREN’S CLASSIC
INTERNATIONAL CONCERTS: OWEN
STORYTELLING & OLLY’S BEASTLY
FESTIVAL Scottish Storytelling Centre, Fri 21–Sun 30 Oct, tracscotland.org A celebration of live storytelling uniting storytellers and musicians from Scotland, Spain, and Central and South America. BASH Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 29 Oct, childrensclassic concerts.co.uk Owen and Olly are joined by the RSNO and Junior Chorus to celebrate Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday. Also Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Sun 30 Oct.
KIDS HIGHLIGHTS
Events are listed by city, then date. Submit listings for your event at list.co.uk/add
GLASGOW
GARY DUNN’S FAMILY FEAST The Stand, Sun 4 Sep, garydunn. com Gary Dunn mixes magic and comedy, alongside his sidekick, Colin the mind reading chicken.
HOGGANFIELD WILDFEST FAMILY DAY
Hogganfield Park, Sat 10 Sep, glasgow.gov.uk/parks Join the Countryside Rangers for a day of environmental arts and crafts, workshops and games
FOX STAR FESTIVAL Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre, Sat 24 & Sun 25 Sep, twitter.com/foxstarfestival A non-profit family-friendly weekend with music, spoken word, visual art and kids activities galore.
BIG MUSIC FOR MINIS Glagow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 1 & Sun 2 Oct, glasgowconcerthalls. com A weekend of concerts, workshops and creative fun for babies, toddlers and children aged up to seven years old and their fam ilies, with many events free to enter.
JAN TAIT AND THE BEAR CCA, Thu 6, Sat 8 Oct, ensemblething.com A comedic chamber opera following Shetlander Tait on an adventure-laden journey to Norway, through a perilous encounter with the king and onto his triumphant journey home, accompanied by a ferocious brown bear.
EDINBURGH
MINI ZOOMERS Summerhall, Mon, Wed & Fri, lensonlegsworkshops.co.uk Sensory play and messy action art adventures for under fives and their grown ups.
Big Fish Little Fish
LITERARY LITTLES Fruitmarket Gallery, Sat 10 Sep, fruitmarket.co.uk Saturday morning book reading of the Russian visual novel Where am I?, followed by crafts. Suitable for children aged three to nine. See preview, page 62.
THE STORY KIST: INCLUSIVE STORYTELLING
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Sat 10 Sep, tracscotland.org Multi-sensory stories, games and crafts from Ailie Finlay and Fiona McDonald for children with additional needs and their families.
GREAT WATER OF LEITH DUCK
theyardscotland.org.uk On Sundays the Yard opens its doors to the public. Kids can enjoy the adventure playground, get messy in the art room, roll about on the soft play or build a castle in the sandpit.
BIG FISH LITTLE FISH La Belle Angèle, Sun 30 Oct, bigfishlittlefishevents.co.uk Big Fish Little Fish brings together globally renowned DJs, fun craft and play activities for children, and a multi- sensory dancefloor experience. This is a Hallowe’en themed ‘Skeleton Rave’ with DJ Alex Paterson.
RACE AND FAMILY FUN DAY HALLOWE’EN AT THE CASTLE
Water of Leith Visitor Centre, Sun 11 Sep, waterofleith.org.uk Not just one but a whole afternoon of charity duck races, with lots of prizes to be won. Fun day starts from 2pm, races start from 3pm.
SUNDAY FUNDAY The Yard Adventure Centre, Sundays until Sun 2 Oct,
Lauriston Castle, Sun 30 Oct, edinburghmuseums.org.uk Come in full costume and enjoy an afternoon of treats and fun in the creepy old castle. Watch out for their ghosts and ghouls. OUTSIDE THE CITIES
FUNBOX: ANIMAL MAGIC The Brunton, Musselburgh, Sat 10
& Sun 11 Sep, funbox.co.uk A brand new show from Funbox, exploring animals from the tops of the trees to the bottom of the seas.
PONDLIFE The Brunton, Musselburgh, Fri 23 Sep, catherinewheels.co.uk The powerful story of a boy who moves school and finds himself becoming the focus of bullies. Also touring, see list.co.uk/kids for details.
THE SHAPE OF THINGS Paisley Arts Centre, Tue 4 Oct, starcatchers.org.uk Puppet show about two shapes called Cubert and Triantán and their adventures finding their way back to each other. Also touring, see list.co.uk/kids for details.
CINDERELLA Macrobert Arts Centre, Sat 8 Oct, macrobertartscentre.org Cheer for poor Cinders and boo the ugly sisters in this classic rags-to-riches tale.
WHITE The Brunton, Musselburgh, Sat 8 Oct, catherinewheels.co.uk Catherine Wheels’ popular show set in a world of white, until bright colours start to appear and change everything. Perfect for tinies. Also touring, see list.co.uk/kids for details.
DON’T DRIBBLE ON THE DRAGON
Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, Fri 14 Oct, ptc.org.uk An adventure about friendship featuring a magical dragon. Also touring, see list.co.uk/kids for details.
ALL DAY HALLOWE’EN PARTY Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Sat 29 Oct, almondvalley.co.uk A day of Hallowe’en fun with games, songs and more. The train and tractor rides are open and there is a competition for best dressed and the best carved pumpkin.
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