KIDS | Highlights
performs in this funny and charming show about a rabbit who never misses a trick and a magician who sometimes forgets to say the magic word.
MAGIC SHO SNOW PALS
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 19 Nov– Sat 21 Nov, traverse. co.uk Shona Reppe creates, designs and Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Sat 28 Nov–Thu 31 Dec, tron.co.uk Two friends learn the importance of sharing and caring, in a
show for children aged 3–6. See preview, page 98.
WHITE Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Sat 12–Tue 22 Dec, traverse.co.uk Catherine Wheels’ popular show set in a world of white, until colours change everything. Ideal for tinies. See preview, page 97.
WEE CINDERELLA BALLETLORENT: SNOW
Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Tue 22 Dec; Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Fri 15 Jan, scottishballet. co.uk Scottish Ballet’s Cinderella, specially adapted for younger audiences, performed by the full company and orchestra. See preview, page 98.
WHITE Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Fri 22 & Sat 23 Jan, balletlorent. com A dark and mystical adaptation of Snow White, created by choreographer Liv Lorent from an original scenario by Carol Ann Duffy, with music by Murray Gold. See preview, page 98.
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KIDS HIGHLIGHTS
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GLASGOW
CHILDREN’S CLASSIC
CONCERTS: OWEN & OLLY’S CHRISTMAS STOCKING
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 5 Dec; Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Sun 6 Dec, childrensclassicconcerts. co.uk Have Owen and Olly made Santa’s nice list? Or have they been mistreating their marimbas? Find out in this seasonal concert with the two irrepressible percussionists.
STAND COMEDY KIDS CLUB CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
The Stand, Sun 6 Dec, thestand. co.uk Billy Kirkwood, Viv Gee and Neil ‘The Wee Man’ Bratchpiece are on hand to control the kids with a handful of stand-up, games, storytelling and magic.
THE RSNO CHRISTMAS CONCERT: THE SNOWMAN
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 19 Dec; Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Sun 20 Dec A family-friendly concert of carols and seasonal tunes, including the now annual screening of the 1982 film The Snowman, with live musical accompaniment.
IRN-BRU CARNIVAL SECC, Wed 23 Dec–Sun 17 Jan, irn-bru-carnival.com Whirl about on family rides including the dodgems, watlzers, helter skelter and carousel. Rides for small carnival goers include the mini wheel, pirate ship and chairoplane.
THE WEE HOGMANAY PARTY The National Piping Centre, Fri 29 & Sat 30 Jan, thepipingcentre. co.uk Dance a reel or two at these ceilidhs with a party food buffet and a special bells celebration with Auld Lang Syne to finish off the evening. Suitable for ages 2–12.
100 THE LIST 5 Nov 2015–4 Feb 2016
13 Dec, rbge.org.uk Visit Santa in the John Hope Gateway visitor centre or join him in the garden if the weather is kind.
STORIES ROUND THE TREE Scottish Storytelling Centre, Wed 23–Thu 24 Dec, tracscotland.org/ scottish-storytelling-centre Cosy Christmas Eve, and Christmas Eve Eve, storytelling session gathered around the decorated Christmas tree with Tim Porteus.
OOR SCOTLAND Scottish Storytelling Centre, Mon 28 Dec, tracscotland.org/scottish- storytelling-centre Andy Cannon’s re-telling of Scotland’s history for ages 6+.
OUTSIDE THE CITIES
DISCOVERY FILM FESTIVAL Thu 5–Sun 8 Oct, Dundee Contemporary Arts, dca.org.uk Scotland’s international film festival for young audiences (3+) combines the best youth cinema from around the world with a series of creative workshops and events.
SANTA STEAM TRAINS Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Sat 28 Nov–Sun 20 Dec, bkrailway.co.uk Steam train journeys with Santa on board with a present for every child and seasonal refreshments for the adults.
ROBIN Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling, Tue 1–Sun 27 Dec, macrobert.org New show from the makers of Too Many Penguins? about a Robin who gets his feathers in a twist. Designed for children aged 3–6.
SANTA’S SLEEPOVER SHOW The Brunton, Musselburgh, Tue 22 Dec–Thu 24 Dec, also touring, funbox.co.uk Dress for bed and bring a Santa hat for this fun sleepover with songs and more from Funbox (formerly the Singing Kettle).
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS FAMILY
SHOW O2 ABC, Sun 31 Jan, o2abcglasgow.co.uk The Brooklyn band play a family-friendly show with low volume and a bit of house light so it’s all fun and no stress for all ages.
CIRQUE BERSERK King’s Theatre, Fri 22–Sun 24 Jan, cirqueberserk.co.uk A large-scale family circus show with jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians and stuntmen. Highlights include Hercules the strongman, award-winning clown Tweedy and a hair-raising motorcycle routine from Globe of Death.
THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD King’s Theatre, Tue 2 Feb–Thu 4 Feb, Tall Stories present Julia Donaldson’s Gruffalo sequel, following the adventures of his child as she
sneaks out in the night to see if the Big Bad Mouse really does exist. EDINBURGH
STICK MAN St Andrew Square, Fri 20 Nov–Tue 29 Dec, scamptheatre.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.
CHRISTMAS TREE MAZE East Princes Street Gardens Fri 20 Nov–Mon 4 Jan, edinburghschristmas.com Find your way to the centre of this festive maze and then try to remember your way back out!
MEET SANTA AT THE BOTANICS Royal Botanic Garden, Sat 12–Sun