Highlights | KIDS
EDINBURGH
MAMABABAME
MISTER MAKER & THE MERCHANT CITY
BRICKLIVE
INTERNATIONAL
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL Various venues, Edinburgh, until Sun 4 Jun, imaginate.org.uk Edinburgh’s international children’s festival of performing arts presents a programme of dance, storytelling and puppetry, suitable for anyone with an imagination.
Platform, Glasgow, Sat 10 & Sun 11 Jun, starcatchers.org.uk Dance, theatre and live music for toddlers and their grown-ups which explores the relationship between a newborn and a mother. One for ages 18 months–3 years. See review, page 84. Also touring.
SHAPES LIVE FESTIVAL
King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, Sat 15 Jul, mistermakerlive. co.uk Join CBeebies arts and crafts hero Mister Maker and his colourful pals Square, Rectangle, Triangle and Circle for arty adventures, songs and dancing. See preview, page 84. Also touring. Various venues, Glasgow, Sat 22–Sun 30 Jul, merchantcityfestival. com A week of performances and activities, with a Kids Zone, Carnival Procession, and much more for families to enjoy. See preview, page 83.
SEC, Glasgow, Thu 20–Sun 23 Jul, bricklive. co.uk A celebration of LEGO with displays from fan builders, themed areas and millions of bricks to play with. The event comes to Scotland for the first time as it expands across the UK, wooing fans in London, ham and Belfast.t. Birmingham and Belfast.
H I T L I S T
KIDS HIGHLIGHTS FOR EDINBURGH FESTIVAL COVERAGE, SEE OUR AUGUST ISSUES AND GO TO LIST.CO.UK/ FESTIVAL
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FAMILY GAME JAM Glasgow Caledonian University, Sat 17 Jun, gcu.ac.uk Get creative and make your own computer game at this hands-on workshop, suitable for children aged 8+, their parents and grandparents, too.
PEPPA PIG’S SURPRISE King’s Theatre, Thu 13 & Fri 14 Jul, peppapig.co.uk Fun family show following the adventures of Peppa Pig, who’s having fun playing outside, but Mum and Dad have a surprise.
COMIC AVENGERS ASSEMBLE CCA, Wed 2–Fri 4 Aug, cca- glasgow.com A superhero comic book drawing class, where kids can create their own super-powered person or be inspired by the world of Marvel and DC comics.
EDINBURGH
RECITALS FOR WRIGGLERS Stockbridge Parish Church, Thu 1 Jun, recitalsforwrigglers.co.uk Classical music, stories and activities especially created for babies and toddlers. Also touring, see list. co.uk/kids for details
SATURDAY MORNING RNING S KIDS ACTIVITIES
Monkey Barrel Comedy, every Saturday, monkeybarrelcomedy. com A series of regular morning events with storytelling, crafting, comedy and family entertainment.
OUTSIDE THE CITIES
MEADOWS FESTIVAL THE VERY HUNGRY
Meadows, Sat 3 & Sun 4 Jun, meadowsfestival.org Enjoy lots of family-friendly activities at this annual event, packed with stalls, performances and much more.
BIG FISH LITTLE FISH: FAMILY RAVE
Teviot, Sat 17 Jun, bigfishlittlefishevents.co.uk Clubbing afternoon for families, with renowned DJs, fun craft and play activities for children. Also touring, see list.co.uk/kids for details
THE SUBWAY HELPING HEARTS
FAMILY 5K FUN RUN Holyrood Park, Sun 4 Jun, 5ksubway.com Family fun run with all proceeds raised going towards the Heart Research UK and Subway Healthy Heart Grants scheme.
BIKE CURIOUS FAMILY WORKSHOP
Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, Sat 10 Jun, edfoc. org.uk A workshop to help you get pedalling with children on board.
FUNBOX: UNDERWATER ADVENTURE
King’s Theatre, Sat 17 Jun, funbox.co.uk Join-in fun at this deep sea adventure from the former stars of The Singing Kettle. Also touring, see list.co.uk/kids for details
ENCHANTED BIRDS Lauriston Caste, Sun 23 Jul, edinburghmuseums.org.uk Make a hand-crafted string of magical birds to hang in your home using beautiful fabrics and special embellishments.
CATERPILLAR SHOW Howden Park Centre, Livingston, Thu 15 Jun, hungrycaterpillarshow.com Based on Eric Carle’s hand-painted books, this stage production uses 75 lovable puppets to bring to life his stories.
CBEEBIE’S SARAH AND DUCK’S
BIG TOP BIRTHDAY Howden Park Centre, Livingston, Sat 24 Jun, sarahandduck.com CBeebie’s Sarah and Duck take to the stage, with lots of fun theatre and puppetry. Ages 3+. Also touring, see list.co.uk/kids for details
KELBURN GARDEN PARTY Kelburn Castle and Country Centre, Fri 30 Jun–Mon 3 Jul, kelburngardenparty.com Large, family-friendly festival with six stages and pop-up nooks, featuring music, art installations, theatre, poetry, workshops, cabaret and more.
MUGSTOCK FESTIVAL Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie, Fri 28–Mon 31 Jul, mugstock.org Now in its third year, this award-winning festival is known for its friendly vibe, with something for all ages.
THE LITTLE MERMAID Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock, Sat 5 Aug, beaconartscentre. co.uk Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale is brought to the stage in a brand new production by the internationally acclaimed Panto Company.
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