to send post by rocket. See preview, page 60. Also touring, see list.co.uk/ kids for details no idea what has happened. See preview, page 60. Also touring, see list.co.uk/ kids for details
ROCKET POST Platform, Glasgow, Tue 19 & Wed 20 Sep, platform-online.co.uk The National Theatre of Scotland present this fun show about an eccentric inventor trying
AWFUL AUNTIE Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Thu 28–Sat 20 Sep, glasgowthea treroyal.org. uk David Walliam’s tale of Stella, who goes to London with her parents and wakes up three months later with MUSIC, THE UNIVERSE, AND EVERYTHING City Halls, Glasgow, Sun 8 Oct, glasgowconcerthalls. com A BBC SSO concert exploring the weird worlds of music and science.
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KIDS HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights | KIDS
Suitable for ages 8+. See preview, page 59. SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, Fri 20–Tue 31 Oct, scottishstorytelling centre.co.uk A 12-day celebration of stories, with
a diverse programme of events for adults, children and families. See preview, page 45. BAMBINO Scottish Opera, Glasgow, Sat 21 Oct–Sun 5 Nov, scottishopera.org.uk Scottish Opera’s new opera for babies aged 6–18 months. See our 4-star review at list.co.uk/kids
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GLASGOW
PAW PATROL LIVE SEC, Glasgow, Fri 1–Sun 3 Sep, pawpatrollive.com The popular cartoon about young Ryder and his gang of rescue dogs makes the transition to the stage. Also touring, see list.co.uk/kids for details. STICK MAN King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Fri 22 & Sat 23 Sep, stickmanlive.com Scamp Theatre use puppetry, live music and songs to present Julia Donaldson’s popular picture book about a stick man trying to get back to the family tree. Also touring, see list.co.uk/kids for details.
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Fri 22 Sep–Sun 1 Oct, braehead-arena. co.uk The extremely popular Disney animation makes the transition to ice. Naturally. Also touring, see list.co.uk/ kids for details.
LIZ PICHON SEC, Glasgow, Sat 14 Oct, sec.co.uk This interactive book reading features doodling, sound effects and lots of other fun activities. Also touring, see list. co.uk/kids for details.
MAGIPUP FESTIVAL Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow, Sat 14–Sun 22 Oct, maskandpuppet.co.uk Eight days of magic, puppet shows and workshops. THE HAIRY MACLARY AND FRIENDS SHOW Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow, Sun 15 Oct, hairymaclaryshow.co.uk Meet the doggy crew and their feline antagonists in a show for those aged 3+ based on the enormously popular books by Lynley Dodd. Also touring, see list.co.uk/kids for details.
EDINBURGH
MURDER AT THE MUSEUM National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Fri 29 Sep, explorathon. co.uk/edinburgh An afternoon of forensic science: learn about poisons and dig into the stories behind death, past and present. MINI ZOOMERS Summerhall, Edinburgh, until Fri 29 Sep, lensonlegsworkshops.co.uk Tactile play and sensory fun with your little one.
OCTOBER HALF TERM: ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, Sat 14–Sun 22 Oct, dynamicearth.co.uk This October half term, be an Earth Explorer at Dynamic Earth, travel through time in the immersive exhibition and enjoy extra activities with your admission. HALLOWEEN MAGIC SCHOOL Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh, Mon 16 Oct, edinburghmuseums.org. uk Learn, create and perform your own magic at a spooky, magic workshop this Halloween.
SING-A-LONG-A DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Sat 7 Oct, edtheatres.com Celebrate the brand new adaptation of Disney’s iconic fairytale with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in. RECITALS FOR WRIGGLERS Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Sun 22 Oct, royalcollection.org.uk/ visit/palace-of-holyroodhouse Gentle classical music and stories for babies and toddlers. See our 4-star review at list.co.uk
VOLCANO FUN DAY Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, Sat 7 Oct, historicenvironment.scot Family activity day based around volcanoes extinct, dormant and active, with hands- on activities and walks up our own volcano, Arthur’s Seat. FAMILY ART TRAIL Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, until Sun 29 Oct, rbge.org.uk Family trail running alongside Plant Scenery of the World, an exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Botanic Gardens’ iconic modernist glasshouses. See
Disney on Ice Presents Frozen
review, page 60.
SUNDAY FUNDAY The Yard Adventure Centre, Edinburgh, until Sun 31 Dec, theyardscotland.org.uk 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. OUT OF TOWN
WHITE Cumbernauld Theatre, Fri 20 & Sat 21 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.
PIRATE FUN DAY HM Frigate Unicorn, Dundee, Sat 28 Oct, frigateunicorn.org All aboard for a pirate-themed day of fun activities and a pirate exhibition on the Unicorn. Enjoy face painting, treasure hunts and more.
HALLOWEEN FUN DAY Traquair House, Innerleithen, Sun 29 Oct, traquair.co.uk A day full of ghouls, games and ghosts for all the family. 1 Sep–31 Oct 2017 THE LIST 63