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Lab Station
Lively and fun drama and arts sessions for ages 12–18.
Platform, Glasgow
Mon 27 May
£45 for full block / 0141 276 9696
- 19:30 – 21:00
Mon 3 Jun
£45 for full block / 0141 276 9696
- 19:30 – 21:00
Mon 10 Jun
£45 for full block / 0141 276 9696
- 19:30 – 21:00
Little Sunshine, Little Rainfall: A Thousand Cranes (Ages 3–7)
The company presents a Japanese-inspired children's theatre piece about a mischievous fox.
The Cockpit, London NW8
Sat 15 Jun
£8 / 020 7258 2925
- 14:00
The North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford
Rich Mix, Bethnal Green
Sun 2 Jun
Upstairs
£6 / 020 7613 7498
- 11:00
- 14:00
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival
This year the Liverpool Arab Arts Festival explores the question of identity, looking at the multifaceted identities British Arabs carry in their daily lives, told through music, theatre, art, film, food and drink, dance and family activities.
Various Venues, Liverpool
Fri 7 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sat 8 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sun 9 Jun
Times & prices vary
Magic and Mayhem
Magic and Mayhem! 1 hour show for the young at heart. Britain's biggest illusions alongside peanuts. One of Britain's smallest clowns. A crazy combination of magic, circus and slapstick comedy! Professor Andrew Van Buren displays victorian maig, illusion and circus skills. An interactive show that will have the most…
The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Mon 27 May
Magical Showtime (Ages 3-8)
Mr Panda hosts a magic, song and dance performance which also features other colourful characters.
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
Sat 29 Jun
Mill Studio
£8 / 01483 440000
- 11:00
- 14:00
Mavis Sparkle: M6 Theatre Company (Ages 5-8)
A children's theatre production which blends live performance with animation to tell the story of Mavis Sparkle and her dream of witnessing nature's most extraordinary light show.
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield
Sat 1 Jun
Syngenta Cellar
£6 (Children £4.50) / 01484 430528
- 11:00
- 14:00
Max to the Future
Young Max hasn't bothered to do his homework. Well, the only reasonable course of action is to build a time machine and travel back to when he had more free time. But of course. Suitable for all ages.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Sat 15 Jun
£7.50 (£4.50) / 0131 556 9579
- 14:00 – 15:00
Sun 16 Jun
£7.50 (£4.50) / 0131 556 9579
- 14:00 – 15:00
Mickey's Rockin' Road Show
Your fave characters come to life in a musical extravaganza starring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and scores more Disney friends.
Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC)
Mon 15 Jul
£18–£30 / 0844 477 9000
Wed 17 Jul
£18–£30 / 0844 477 9000
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Braehead Arena, Glasgow
Fri 19 Jul
£18–£30 / 0844 499 1700
- 13:30
Sat 20 Jul
£18–£30 / 0844 499 1700
- 10:30
- 13:30
Sun 21 Jul
£18–£30 / 0844 499 1700
- 10:30
- 13:30
Also on at:
A Midsummer Night's Dream
An exciting, bright new interpretation of Shakespeare’s best loved comedy. Using the gardens as inspiration the actors will lead you on a magical journey filled with laughter, magic and music. All performances supported with BSL/SSE and Audio Description on Sunday. Touch Tours for visually impaired audience members are…
St Ann's Well Gardens, Hove
Sat 1 Jun
Sun 2 Jun
Misunderstood Monsters: Half Moon (Over 4s)
When earth is threatened by tiny Scoodlefug aliens, Monster hunters Georgie and Squeezy take on their most dangerous mission yet. But who are the real bad guys?
Norden Farm Centre For The Arts, Maidenhead
Thu 30 May
Studio Theatre
£8.50 ( £31) / 01628 788997
- 11:30
- 14:00
Morgan & West: Clockwork Miracles
Wander into the world of Morgan & West! See the multitude of magical marvels strewn hither and thither and discover the curiosities and confoundments concealed within. Be you urchin, industrialist or lady of leisure prepare to cover your ankles - Morgan & West will literally blow your socks off. A family friendly…
Komedia, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Mr Hullabaloo's Springtime Storybook (Under 8s)
Join Mr Hullabaloo and his cast of colourful puppet friends in a series of interactive storytelling adventures.
The Courtyard Theatre/Ballyearl Leisure Centre, Newtownabbey
Sat 29 Jun
£6 / 028 9084 8287
- 13:30
- 16:00
Musical Rumpus: Movers & Shakers (Under 2s)
A performance for very young children.
Rich Mix, Bethnal Green
Thu 20 Jun
Main Space
Free, adv booking required / 020 7613 7498
- 10:30
- 12:00
Musical Theatre
Master the skills of musical theatre, from dance to drama and singing. Ages 9–12 and 13–17 together from 4pm, working towards a performance in June.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Wed 29 May
ages 13–17 £52 for a ten week term; ages 9–12 £42 / 01463 234234
- 16:00
Wed 5 Jun
ages 13–17 £52 for a ten week term; ages 9–12 £42 / 01463 234234
- 16:00
Wed 12 Jun
ages 13–17 £52 for a ten week term; ages 9–12 £42 / 01463 234234
- 16:00
Nairn Book and Arts Festival
A range of musical, literary and artistic events with a fringe drawing on the talents of the local creative community. Last year ran the gamut from Kate Adie to the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and this year will offer a similar programme of favourite names from across the genres.
Various Venues, Nairn
Tue 3 Sep
Times & prices vary (£7–£15)
Wed 4 Sep
Times & prices vary (£7–£15)
Thu 5 Sep
Times & prices vary (£7–£15)
National Festival of Youth Theatre
A colourful programme of performances and special events showcasing the creative work of youth theatre groups from across Scotland and further afield, plus a programme of over 40 workshops, covering such skills as acting, dance, puppetry, physical theatre, magic, beatboxing and playwriting.
Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
Fri 5 Jul
Times & prices vary / 0131 538 0591
Sat 6 Jul
Times & prices vary / 0131 538 0591
Sun 7 Jul
Times & prices vary / 0131 538 0591
Mon 8 Jul
Times & prices vary / 0131 538 0591
Nicole & Martin
Swiss duo Nicole and Martin bring fairy tales such as Hansel & Gretel to life with music, dance, juggling and acrobatics.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Fri 14 Jun
£12 (£10; Under 18 £7; Family £28; Schools £5) / 01463 234234
- 14:00
- 19:00
Sat 15 Jun
£12 (£10; Under 18 £7; Family £28; Schools £5) / 01463 234234
- 16:00
Sun 16 Jun
£12 (£10; Under 18 £7; Family £28; Schools £5) / 01463 234234
- 16:00
Paperbelle: Frozen Charlotte (Ages 2-5)
Paperbelle's world is black and white and she likes it that way. She's heard of colour; but would prefer things to stay as they are. The colours, on the other hand, want to play games and they want Paperbelle to join in.
Embrace Arts, Leicester
Fri 31 May
£7 ( £5; £6.25) / 0116 261 6893
- 11:30
Sat 1 Jun
£7 ( £5; £6.25) / 0116 261 6893
- 10:00
- 11:30
- 13:30
Peebles Arts Festival
The only cross-platform multi-arts festival in the Borders takes the local landscape as its theme for 2013. The arts on offer include music by local performers, visual art representing the local area, author readings, newly-commissioned theatre performances, film, a crafts fair and tours with historical, humorous…
Various Venues, Peebles
Fri 23 Aug
Times & prices vary
Sat 24 Aug
Times & prices vary
Sun 25 Aug
Times & prices vary
Peppa Pig's Big Splash
All singing, all dancing puppet show with wee Peppa Pig and pals as they enjoy the rain and muddy puddles and try to fix the leaking nursery roof.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Grand Opera House, York
King's Theatre, Glasgow
Also on at:
- Liverpool Empire Theatre
- Milton Keynes Theatre
- New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
- New Wimbledon Theatre, London SW19
- Opera House, Manchester
- Richmond Theatre
- Theatre Royal, Brighton
Perth Youth Theatre: Juniors
The younger members of Perth Youth Theatre start the festival in style with a programme of what they've been working on over the year.
Perth Concert Hall
Sun 16 Jun
£5 / 01738 621031
Part of Horsecross Youth Arts Festival.
- 17:00
Perth Youth Theatre: S3/4
An evening of improvisation as the largest of the youth theatre classes pool disparate ideas into a fully-formed show.
Perth Theatre
Sat 8 Jun
£4 (£3) / 01738 621031
Part of Horsecross Youth Arts Festival.
- 19:00
Pete Picks Your Brains!
For the last four years, Peter Campbell-Wells has brought irreverent and silly mindreading shows to late-night audiences at Brighton Fringe. For his fifth visit, he’s bringing some of his most juvenile and irresponsible mindreading stunts to family audiences, aged ten to adult. 'Pete Picks Your Brains' features his best…
The Quadrant, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Mon 27 May
The Pied Piper
Dance Bank Studio students, from two and a half years old to grown-up types, present their version of the classic tale.
Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Sat 15 Jun
£10 (£7) / 01383 602302
- 19:00
Sun 16 Jun
£10 (£7) / 01383 602302
- 14:30
Perth Theatre
Fri 31 May
£11.50 (under 16s £8.50) / 01738 621031
Pink! the Musical
Hopscotch Theatre present a musical version of Pink! by Glaswegian author Lynne Rickards. Especially suitable for ages 3–8.
Cottiers Kelvinbridge, Glasgow
Sat 1 Jun
£3–£5 / 0141 357 5825
Part of West End Festival.
- 10:30 – 11:15
Sun 2 Jun
£3–£5 / 0141 357 5825
Includes author book signing. Part of West End Festival.
- 10:30 – 11:15




