Highlights | KIDS
HIGHLIGHTS Our pick of the best kids events. For complete listings, see list.co.uk/kids
THE PINE TREE, POGGLE AND ME The Brunton, Musselburgh, Thu 5 Feb, thebrunton. co.uk, then touring barrowlandballet.co.uk Vince is too scared to climb trees, until magical forest creature Poggle arrives offering help, in this dance theatre piece for ages 1 –4. See preview. FIRST STEPS: A CHILD’S COPPÉLIA Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Fri 6 Feb, edtheatres.com/ festival Get to know the characters, then watch the second act set in the toy-makers workshop, in this special hour-long version of Coppélia for ages 3–7, by Birmingham Royal Ballet.
SCOTTISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: SIR SCALLYWAG AND THE GOLDEN UNDERPANTS Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, Sat 14 Feb, assemblyroomsedin- burgh.co.uk CBeebies’ Chris Jarvis narrates Giles Andreae’s popular picture book, with a brand-new score by composer Paul Rissman. See preview,
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The following selected highlights are listed by city, then date. Submit listings for your event at list.co.uk/add co.uk Storytelling session with props, movement, music, percussion, creative play and parent/child participation. Suitable for babies and crawlers.
GLASGOW
PIRATES AND PRINCESSES SECC, 1 Mar, secc.co.uk, then touring funbox.co.uk Fans of the Singing Kettle, rejoice! Three members of the gang are back, along with Bonzo the Dog and a collection of new characters. See preview, page 66. WEE WRITE! Mitchell Library, Mon 2 –Sat 7 Mar, glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries/ the-mitchell-library A week-long programme of more than 100 author events, activities and readings for children and families.
HARRY POTTER BOOK NIGHT Waterstones Argyle Street & Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, Thu 5 Feb, waterstones. com A themed storytelling evening for wannabe witches and wizards, with games, quizzes, a ‘best dressed’ competition and a showing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
FAMILY STORYTIME Scottish Youth Theatre, Sat 7 & Sun 8 Feb, scottishyouththeatre. org Interactive storytelling sessions for families with children under seven years. Also Sat 21–Sun 22 Feb, Sat 7–Sun 8 Mar & Sat 21–Sun 22 Mar WEE CREATIVES Riverside Museum, Tue 10 Feb, glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/ riverside Workshop including creative activities that explore real museum objects and bring displays to life. Suitable for under twos and their grown-ups.
TINY TALES: JUNGLE DANCE Tron Theatre, Sat 14 Feb, tron.
AMAZING BUBBLE MAN King’s Theatre, Sat 28 Mar, atgtickets.com/venues/kings- theatre A big hit at every Edinburgh Fringe, the Bubble Man heads to Glasgow to create bubbles in shapes and sizes you never thought possible. DISNEY ON ICE: MAGICIAL ICE FESTIVAL The SSE Hydro, Thu 26–Sun 29 Mar, thessehydro.com Ice show featuring some of the big hitters from Disney, including characters from Frozen, Tangled, The Little Mermaid and more.
EDINBURGH
NEW ADVENTURES FOR LAPIN Institut Français d’Ecosse 2, Sat 21 Feb, ifecosse.org.uk Find out what little French rabbit Lapin is up to, in this latest piece by Le Petit Monde.
POP LOCK-IN Electric Circus, Edinburgh, Sun 22 Feb, theelectriccircus. biz Clubbing afternoon for 4–11 year-olds, with DJs playing chart tunes, a streetdance instructor, karaoke, jewellery making and a parents room. Also Hummingbird, Glasgow Sun 15 Feb & Sun 8 Mar, hummingbirdglasgow.co.uk KIDO The Studio at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Tue 24 & Wed 25 Mar, edtheatres.com/studio Scottish Opera’s tailor-made show for children aged 3–4, mixing opera, music, vocal and body percussion to build exciting sounds and rhythms.
BABY LOVES DISCO Electric Circus, Edinburgh, Sun 22 Feb, theelectriccircus.biz A chance for little ones and their parents to get acquainted (or re- acquainted) with the dance floor, at this disco with a DJ, chill-out room, crafts, face painting, healthy snacks and more. Also Hummingbird, Glasgow, Sun 15 Feb & Sun 8 Mar, hummingbirdglasgow.co.uk ART MAKER Scottish National Gallery, Sun 1 Mar, www.nationalgalleries. org Formerly known as ‘Art Cart’, Art Maker invites you to drop in to the gallery and make your own masterpiece using materials provided. Ages 4 –12.
STIRLING
YDANCE ROUTES: DESTINATIONS macrobert, Sat 21 Feb, macrobert. org Youth dance companies
page 66. Also City Halls, Glasgow, Sun 15 Feb, glasgowconcerthalls. com/city-halls FUNZ AND GAMEZ Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Sat 21 Mar, tron.co.uk Family comedy show featuring Phil Ellis. See preview, page 66. Part of Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
from across Scotland present an evening of street, hip-hop, ballet and contemporary dance.
CHILDREN’S CLASSIC CONCERT: FIDDLESTICKS macrobert, Sun 22 Feb, macrobert. org A foot-tapping blend of classical and traditional Scottish music, aimed at ages 4-14 and their families.
MY FRIEND MOLE macrobert, Sun 8 Mar, macrobert. org The story of a very special friendship, told using live music. OUTSIDE THE CITIES
POLAR BEARS GO WILD Cumbernauld Theatre, Cumbernauld, Thu 5 Feb, cumbernauldtheatre.co.uk Follow the polar bears on their exciting journey to the Arctic, in this charming show for under fives. Also macrobert, Stirling Thu 12–Sat 14 Feb, macrobert.org RAPUNZEL The Brunton, Musselburgh, Wed 18 Feb, thebrunton.co.uk, then touring clydebuiltpuppet.co.uk The story of the imprisoned young girl with the long, blonde hair is narrated by a chatty frog in this production by Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre. Ages 3+.
SID’S DEEP SEA DISCOVERY Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, Sat 21 Feb, onfife.com/venues/ carnegie-hall CBeebies star Sid Sloane presents a colourful underwater adventure. Also Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre, Sun 22 Feb, culturenl. co.uk 5 Feb–2 Apr 2015 THE LIST 67