KIDS | Highlights
CHRISTMAS AT CINDERELLA
THE BOTANICS Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, Fri 24 Nov– Sat 30 Dec, rbge.org.uk A one-mile illuminated trail that winds its way through the garden, with the sounds of the Choir of the Trees and an appearance from Santa and his elves. See November Realist, page 6.
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Fri 8–Sun 24 Dec, traverse.co.uk Award-winning children’s puppet show re-imagined by Shona Reppe and performed by acclaimed puppeteer Rick Conte.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Edinburgh Playhouse, Tue 12 Dec–Sun 7 Jan,
H I T L I S T
shrekthemusical.co.uk See preview, page 92. Also touring, see list. co.uk/kids for details. CHILDREN’S
and Owen and Olly. See preview, page 93. Also Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Sat 17 Dec, usherhall. co.uk
CLASSIC CONCERTS: RSNO CHRISTMAS
TINSELTOWN CONCERT: THE
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 16 Dec, glasgowconcerthalls. com Seasonal movie music with the RSNO
SNOWMAN Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 23 Dec, glasgowconcerthalls.com Family-friendly carols and
seasonal tunes, including annual screening of the 1982 film The Snowman, with live accompaniment. Also touring, see list. co.uk/kids for details.
KIDS HIGHLIGHTS
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GLASGOW
BAMBINO Scottish Opera Production Studios, until Sun 5 Nov, scottishopera.org.uk Scottish Opera’s new opera for babies aged 6–18 months. See review at list.co.uk
SANTA’S COVE intu Braehead, Sat 11 Nov–Sun 24 Dec, santascove.co.uk Families are greeted and guided by elves, Mrs Claus and of course, Santa in this Christmas experience made up of seven different activities.
THE SNOWMAN Theatre Royal, Wed 15–Sun 19 Nov, glasgowtheatreroyal.org.uk Bill Alexander directs a musical adaptation of Raymond Briggs’s children’s story about the airborne adventures of a boy and his frosty friend, with music and lyrics by Howard Blake and choreography by Robert North. Also touring, see list. co.uk/kids for details.
TRAMWEANS Tramway, Mon 20 Nov–Mon 18 Dec, tramway.org Weekly activity sessions for pre- schoolers and their grown-ups led by Ruth Barker, all about building skills in imagination and creativity, using movement, storytelling, and play. See preview, page 93.
BIG FISH LITTLE FISH FAMILY RAVE
Drygate Brewing Co., Sun 26 Nov, drygate.com Big Fish Little Fish brings together globally renowned DJs, fun craft and play activities for children, and a multi-sensory dancefloor experience with bubble machines and giant balloons. Also La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh, Sun 31 Dec, la-belleangele.com
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for all the family – all dances are called and young ‘uns get their own, easier, circles.
SUNDAY FUNDAY The Yard Adventure Centre, 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. All money goes back into running services for disabled children and their families.
TINSEL TOON Tron Theatre, Thu 30 Nov–Sun 31 Dec, tron.co.uk Get into the Christmas spirit with this play directed by Lisa Keenan. Suitable for ages 3–6.
RUDOLF Platform, Tue 5–Sun 17 Dec, platform-online.co.uk Classic tale of the red-nosed reindeer told by two unlikely storytellers.
CHRISTMAS MUSIC Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Sat 16 & Sun 17 Dec, glasgowlife. org.uk Christmas is just made for music and song. Sing-along, stomp, sway or simply listen and enjoy some yuletide favourites through the ages of Christmas.
EDINBURGH
TINY TALES Scottish Storytelling Centre, Tue 7 Nov, Tue 5 Dec, tracscotland.org Stories, rhymes and songs for wee (and not so wee) ears. Ages 2–5.
EDINBURGH’S CHRISTMAS
Bambino
Various venues, Fri 17 Nov–Sat 6 Jan, edinburghschristmas.com Seven weeks of winter wonderland, with the city centre transformed by a fairground, a host of colourful lights, the fabled European Christmas market, a giant projected advent calendar and lots more. See preview, page 93.
IT’S IN THE BAG Scottish Storytelling Centre, Sat 9 Dec, tracscotland.org It’s in the Bag take kids on a storytelling adventure – jam packed with songs, drama, games, puppets and rhymes all coming together to create something wonderful.
SUNDAY STORIES! Golden Hare, until Sun 10 Dec, goldenharebooks.com Stories for kids aged 3–7, followed by crafts and games. Each session lasts 45 minutes and features a book from the shop’s Children’s Room.
FAMILY CEILIDH Scottish Storytelling Centre, Sat 30 Dec, tracscotland.org A ceilidh
THE ATTIC The Studio at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Sat 6–Sun 21 Jan, edtheatres.com Grandma and Lucy sort through all the memories in the attic in this imaginative show for little ones. But what happens when the sleepy room comes to life? Also Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, Tue 12–Sat 16 Dec, onfife.com
OUT OF TOWN
THE HAIRY MACLARY AND FRIENDS SHOW
Falkirk Town Hall, Sun 5 Nov, falkirkcommunitytrust.org 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.
SANTA STEAM TRAINS Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Bo’ness, Sat 25 Nov–Sun 17 Dec, bkrailway.co.uk Steam train journeys with Santa on board with a present for every child and seasonal refreshments for the adults.
FUNBOX: SANTA’S FUNTASTIC FACTORY
The Brunton, Musselburgh, Fri 22–Sun 24 Dec, thebrunton.co.uk Seasonal show packed with singalong favourites as Gary, Anya and Kevin are entrusted by Santa to help finish the lists for all the boys and girls before Christmas Day. Also touring, see list. co.uk/kids for details.