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LEGO BRICKS ORCHESTRA: TEN
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Thu 4 Feb–Thu 7 Apr, nms.ac.uk LEGO® brick artist Warren Elsmore and his team display some of their intricate mini- buildings and models, plus hands-on activities. See preview, page 67.
PIECES City Halls, Glasgow, Sun 7 Feb, glasgowconcerthalls. com Blue Peter’s Barney Harwood presents ten specially-chosen works, ideal for engaging a young audience in classical music. See preview, page 67.
King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Mon 8–Sat 20 Feb, atgtickets.com/ venues/kings-theatre Elaine C Smith stars as the cold-hearted orphan boss, Miss Hannigan in this new production of the award- winning musical.
GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM
Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Tue 8–Sat 12 Mar, atgtickets. com/venues/theatre- royal-Glasgow Stage adaptation of Michelle Magorian’s powerful war-time novel about the unlikely friendship between a young evacuee and his reluctant carer. See preview, page 66.
EDINBURGH
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Various venues, Edinburgh, Sat 26 Mar–Sun 10 Apr, sciencefestival.co.uk Hands-on family science fun, including Dino Day, plus Catherine Wheels’ new play Lost at Sea. See feature, page 33, and preview, page 67.
H I T L I S T
KIDS HIGHLIGHTS
Events are listed by city, then date. Submit listings for your event at list.co.uk/add
GLASGOW
WEE WRITE Mitchell Library, Mon 29 Feb–Sat 5 Mar, ayewrite.com A week-long programme offering over 100 author events, activities and readings for children, families and school pupils of all ages.
JANGO STARR: ONE MAN SHOE Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Sat 27 Feb, also touring, scottishmaskandpuppetcentre. co.uk Family show about bumbling theatre caretaker Jango, who is thrust into the limelight after his impromptu silent comedy performance transforms him into a star.
YDANCE ROUTES: DESTINATIONS
Tramway, Sat 5 Mar, tramway. org Youth dance companies from across Scotland present a varied
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evening of street, hip-hop, ballet and contemporary dance. See preview, page 88.
PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL Various venues, Scotland, Sat 19 Mar–Sat 9 Apr, puppetanimationfestival.org The UK’s largest and longest established annual performing arts event for children and families pulls some strings to present a feast of puppet- based entertainment.
EDINBURGH
SCOTTISH CHAMBER
ORCHESTRA: THE CROCODIAMOND
Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, Sat 13 Feb, boxoffice.thequeenshall. net Anthony Horowitz’s tale of fiendish jewel thieves, a plucky young girl and a diamond that used to be in a crocodile’s stomach is turned into a fun concert for children aged 4–10. Also City Halls, Glasgow, Sun 14 Feb, glasgowconcerthalls.com
BIG FISH LITTLE FISH: FAMILY
RAVE La Belle Angèle, Sat 12 Feb, la- belleangele.com An afternoon of DJs, fun craft and play activities for children, featuring a multi-sensory dancefloor experience with bubble machines and giant balloons.
BABY LOVES DISCO Electric Circus, Sat 28 Feb, theelectriccircus.biz A chance for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their parents to enjoy some dayclubbing with DJs spinning retro and pop tunes, with a chill-out room, themed crafts and face painting.
POP LOCK-IN Electric Circus, Sat 28 Feb, theelectriccircus.biz An afternoon lock-in for 4–11 year olds. Resident DJs spin the very latest chart tunes and there’s a streetdance instructor and karaoke, plus a relaxing parents room and licensed bar.
Jango Starr: One Man Shoe
WEE TREASURES Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Sat 13 Feb, nationalgalleries.org Storytelling session inspired by a portrait in the gallery. There are rhymes, songs, puppet characters and lots of opportunities to join in.
OUTSIDE THE CITIES
THE LOST THINGS The Brunton, Musselburgh, Wed 24 Feb, then touring, tortoiseinanutshell.com When a young boy falls into a fantastical new world he discovers all the things people have lost. Presented by award winning theatre company, Tortoise in a Nutshell. Ages 9+.
SCOTTISH DANCE THEATRE: INNOCENCE
The Brunton, Musselburgh, Sat 2 Apr, then touring, scottishdancetheatre.com Scottish Dance Theatre is joined by musician Paul Bradley for this adventurous and interactive dance show that takes the audience into the world of William Blake’s imagination. Ages 3–7.