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Afterschool Arts
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A pilot after school club with an arty theme! Learn about African masks then make one with paper maché and the assistance of Julie Dawson. Ages 7+.Email jbdawson@me.uk to book.
23 May 2.00–4.00 Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Aladdin
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Allan Stewart and Grant Stott reprise their annual roles in the King's pantomime, along with Johnny Mac as the pointy-shoed , jewel-lusting hero, Aladdin. This year, in an effort to go hi-tec, the genie will be 3D!
29 Nov–18 Jan 2009 (Times vary) King's Theatre, Edinburgh
The Alba Puppet Show - History with Puppets
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Learn the story of 'The Black Douglas', meet Hamish the Highlander and hear the tale of the last bear in Scotland.
25 May 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Albert and Friends Instant Circus
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A week of music and clown mayhem from Albert the Clown. Suitable for all ages. Please bring a rug to sit on.
10 Aug–17 Aug 1.00–1.45 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
The Antonine Guard
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Meet Scotland's last Roman legion, Legio VI Victrix, as they line up for an impressive display of weapons, equipment and drill. All ages.
18 May 11.45am, 12.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Art in the Park
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Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take home any creations. Under 16s must be accompanied.
3 Jul, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul 2.00–3.30 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh
Art-tastic: Chinese Fans
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Make and decorate a fan out of recycled materials. Suitable for all ages.
1 Jun 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Art-tastic: Recycled Asian Kites
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Use scrap materials to make a kite based on Asian nature designs. Suitable for all ages.
6 Jul 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Autumn Art
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Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take newly made art items home.
16 Oct 2.00–3.30 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh
Bags of Art
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Collect a bag of new activities from the Art Station at the top of the stairs to help your family explore the collection, and create your own artwork. Ages 3-12.
18 May 2.00–4.00 National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
The Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival
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An Edinburgh-based theatre festival for children and young people. With 15 productions for a whole range of ages from toddlers to teenagers the festival will feature plays such as 'Aesop's Fables' by Scamp Theatre and 'Yellow Moon' by TAG Theatre Company.
24 May–2 Jun (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
Beasties Under Our Feet
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Find out about the miniscule world of minibeasts then make a collage to take home. Ages 5+.
20 May 10.30am–1.00 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Beuysband
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Highly visual musical about a band in search of fame. Ages 12+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
29 May–31 May Thu 2.00 & 7.00; Fri 10.15am; Sat 7.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Big and Little Yoga
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Weekly yoga session specially designed for adults and children to enjoy together.
Tuesdays 9.30–10.30am The Yoga Room, Edinburgh
Connect: Super Science Shows
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A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or' Sounds Amazing!' Limited places. Ages 5+
Saturdays, Sundays 11.45am, 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Create Your Own Comics
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Metaphrog (Sandra Marrs and John Chalmers), creators of the 'Louis' graphic novel series show you how to bring stories to 2D life. Ages 8-12.
23 May 2.30–4.30 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Creepy Hallowe'en at the Haunted Hermitage
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Join the Hermitage ghosts and witches for an afternoon packed full of craft and fun before meeting real creepy crawlies! Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs and a Hallowe'en costume. Under 16s must be accompanied. Booking essential.
26 Oct 1.00–3.00 Hermitage Of Braid Visitor Centre, Edinburgh
Doodles and Tales
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Artist Juliana Capes and storytellers Senga Munro and Fergus McNicol bring the paintings and sculptures to life with stories and art activities. Meet at the main entrance. Ages 5-9.
25 May 2.00–4.00 National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Treefest and Woodmarket
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Returning bigger and better than ever before, this two day festival offers displays, demonstrations, crafts, activities, games, entertainments & refreshments for young and old alike.
14 Jun–15 Jun 10.00am–5.00 Inverleith Park, Edinburgh
Extremes Event: Worn Out? Worn Art!
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Trina O'Hara leads a workshop that makes the most of recycling, just like the Tlicho peoples of sub-arctic Canada. Ages 5+.
14 Jun 10.30am–4.00 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Family Story Circle
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A new event for families: gather around Bea Ferguson for tales and songs. Ages 4+.
14 Jun 2.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
First Impressions: Henri Rousseau
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Julie Dawson continues her series of fun art-history workshops for kids, this time using the work of Henri Rousseau as inspiration for making jungle pictures using a combination of prints and drawings. The first workshop is for 3-6 years and the second is for ages 7+
17 May 11.00am–12.00 & 1.00–2.00 Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
The Flea Pit
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With a horsebox turned into a travelling theatre, Belfast-based children's company Cahoots NI are taking their flea circus on the road and audience numbers are limited - a very small show for very small people! Ages 6+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
31 May–1 Jun Sat 10.30am, 11.00am, 11.30am, 12.00, 2.00, 2.30 & 3.00; Sun 10.30am, 11.00am, 11.30am, 12.00, 2.00, 2.30, 3.00 & 3.30 Festival Square, Edinburgh
Freshwater Mini-beasts
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Root around in ponds and streams to uncover the wildlife lurking beneath. Ages 5+
17 May 1.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Glouglou
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A gentle introduction to storytelling theatre for very young children, filled with magical light and sound effects. Ages 2+.'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
29 May–1 Jun 10.15am & 2.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Hands on History
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Take a closer look at the history of, well, us with real and replica objects from the handling collections.
Saturdays 11.00am–1.00 & 2.00–4.00 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Holyrood Archaeology Day
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Experience the life of the folks who lived in Holyrood park during the Iron Age, with lots of activities for all the family.
28 Sep 11.00am–3.00 Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Homes for Wildlife
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Find out from the RSPB what you can do to attract wildlife into your garden. Ages 5+.
25 May, 28 Jun–29 Jun, 23 Aug–24 Aug 10.00am–4.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Hood in the Wood
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An exciting storytelling performance version of the Little Red Riding Hood with live music, lots of laughs (and some scary moments) Ages 7+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
30 May–2 Jun Fri 10.45am & 12.45; Sat 10.45am & 1.30; Sun 11.45am & 5.00; Mon 10.45am & 1.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Horrid Henry
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The nasty little nipper from Francesca Simon's books hits the big stage.
22 Oct–25 Oct 2.00 & 6.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Katie Morag
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Katie Morag comes to life in a musical show full of fun. A play for children originally commissioned by Mull Theatre based on the writing of Mairi Hedderwick in a special new version for the Byre. Travel to Struay to meet one of the best loved characters in children's books.
15 May–17 May 7.00; Sat 2.30 & 7.00 Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Kipper's Birthday
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Celebrate Kipper the Dog's birthday with a day of fun activities.
31 May 11.00am–4.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Koko Come to the Old Town
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African folktales brought to life with sing-alongs, surprises and mask-making.
20 Jun 2.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Lari Don
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Lari pops in to read from her first book, 'First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts', and explain some of the traditional myths and legends behind it . 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
31 May 11.00am–12.00 Leith Community Education Centre, Edinburgh
Leith Festival Children's Writing Competition 2008 Prize-giving
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In spring the budding literary talents of Primary Five pupils in Leith put pen to paper under the tutelage of author Lari Don. Listen to the winning story and watch some possible future writers take their first literary steps. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
31 May 3.00–4.30 Leith Community Education Centre, Edinburgh
Lion of Kabul
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Mixed media children's show about Marjan the lion, who survived the world's most dangerous zoo. Ages 8+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
29 May–2 Jun, not 30 May Thu 7.00; Sat 11.15am & 2.00; Sun 2.00; Mon 10.15am & 1.00 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Magic Molars
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Find out how teeth grow, how they decay and how they compare to animals' teeth then make a cast of your own pearly whites. Ages 10-14.
19 May–20 May 11.00am & 2.00 Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh
Making Mosaics
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Make mosaics from recycled materials with Alchemy Art in this parent and child class. Booking essential.
24 May 10.30am–3.00 Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
Medieval Mercenaries
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Smash some 'Braveheart' stereotypes and find out what 14th century soldiers were really like.
24 May–25 May 12.00–3.00 National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh
Meet the Artist: Sheila Mullen
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A chance to go behind the scenes of the exhibition and hear Celtic legends and Border Ballads (11am) or try turning a story into a painting (2.30pm, ages 6-10).
24 May 11.00am & 2.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Miniatura Dolls House Show
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International show of dolls houses and miniatures featuring model houses and miniatures, collectables and support materials.
14 Jun–15 Jun 11.00am–4.30 Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
My House
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Watch the room and chimneys grow and see how many shapes and textures you can spot in the special Starcatcher's house where all is not as it seems! Ages 18 months-3 years. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
27 May–2 Jun, not 1 Jun 10.00am, 11.15am & 1.30; Thu & Sat 10.00am & 3.00; Fri 10.00am & 11.15am; Mon 10.00am & 1.30 North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Next Door
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Acting as an excellent introduction to the dizzying world of opera, this cracking piece of musical theatre tells the comic tale of a spinster and her neighbouring seaman. Ages 8+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
30 May–2 Jun Fri 7.00; Sat 10.15am; Sun 12.45 & 6.00; Mon 10.15am & 2.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Old Town Adventure
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Join storyteller Donald Smith to hear stories of Old Edinburgh, then pick up an Old Town adventure pack and continue the journey of discovery around the closes and wynds of Edinburgh's Canongate. Suitable for families with children aged 7-10.
21 Jun 1.30 & 3.30 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Olga Volt, The Electric Fairy
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Olga Volt (aided by Shona Reppe Puppets) prepares to dazzle another circus audience - but her powers are fading. Does anyone have a torch . . . ? Ages 6+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Theatre Festival'.
30 May–2 Jun Fri 1.15 & 5.00; Sat 10.45am & 5.00; Sun 11.45am & 3.30; Mon 10.45am & 1.15 Royal Lyceum Theatre (Studio), Edinburgh
Parachutists, or On The Art of Falling
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An amazing physical theatre performance with dance and acrobatics which has become an international hit. Two parachutists explore flying and falling and gravity. A story about falling and getting up, flying and floating, freedom, relationships, growing up and possibilities seen through the eyes of children. Ages 3+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
27 May–30 May 10.15am & 1.15; Fri 10.15am North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Playhouse Disney Live
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Mickey, Pooh, Little Einsteins - the gang's all here for this sing-along, play-along live show.
3 Jun–4 Jun Tue 4.30; Wed 10.30am, 1.30 & 4.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Real Life Science: Focus on Bluebells
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Learn some bluebell facts from Dr Jane Squirrel in Bluebell Month. Ages 8+.
24 May 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Real Life Science: Living in Glass Houses
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Put water under the microscope and learn about all the microscopic organisms it contains with Prof David Mann and Dr Katherine Evans. Ages 8+.
23 Aug 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Real Life Science: Moth Watch
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See some moths and find out how they are being monitored. Ages 8+.
21 Jun 10.00am–12.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Real Life Science: Water Birds
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Use telescopes to get a little bit closer to the birds at the botanics in an afternoon led by the RSPB. Ages 8+.
26 Jul 12.00–4.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Roman Mosaics
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Learn about the ancient Roman art of mosaic then have a go with Julie Dawson. 11am-noon for ages 3-6; 1-2pm for ages 7+. Email jbdawson@me.uk to book.
24 May 11.00am & 1.00 Out Of The Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh
Scottish Opera: The Undersea World of Bubble McBea
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Join wacky inventor Barnacle McBea under da sea for a magical interactive opera. The performance takes place backstage on floor cushions. Ticket price includes a CD of songs to learn before coming to the show. Ages 3-6
20 Jun–22 Jun Fri 2.00; Sat 10.00am & 1.00; Sun 11.00am & 2.00 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Sunday Science: Arran's Unique Trees
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Max Coleman talks about the unique species of trees on Arran. Ages 5+.
13 Jul 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sunday Science: Insect Eaters
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Learn all about plants with bite. Ages 5+.
10 Aug 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Sunday Science: Mini-expedition
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Make like Scottish plant hunter George Forrest and take a tour of Chinese plants. Ages 5+.
8 Jun 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Surprise
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Dance for very young children, with, as the title suggests, surprises. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
31 May–2 Jun 10.15am & 2.30; Mon 10.15am & 1.15 North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Talking Trees Storytelling
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Tales of magic, mystery, trees and travel for children of all ages (5+).
18 May, 15 Jun, 20 Jul, 17 Aug 2.00–3.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Talking Trees: Chinese Tales at Midsummer
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Tales of magic, mystery, trees and travel for children of all ages (8+).
21 Jun 7.00–9.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Toto Tales Presents Koko The Crocodile
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African folktales brought to life with sing-alongs, surprises and mask-making. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
31 May 4.00 Leith Community Education Centre, Edinburgh
Toy Making
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Make traditional toys from recycled materials with Alchemy Art in this parent and child class. Booking essential.
20 Sep 10.30am–3.00 Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
Traditional Games
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Put down the Sony PSP and indulge in some old-time fun with the kind of outdoor games your grandparents would have played way back when.
8 Jun 12.45, 1.45, 2.45 & 3.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Traditional Standing Puppet Making
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Participate in all the aspects of tabletop puppetry at this parent and child workshop led by Swantje Siebke. Booking essential.
14 Sep 10.30am–3.00 Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
Up My Street
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Traditional songs and rhymes with Ewan McVicar. Ages 4+.
28 Jun 11.00am Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
We Dance, Wee Groove!
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Get down and funky with the Imaginate DJ - a theatrical, Scottish, dancing extravaganza for clubbers age 0-4, and their grown-ups. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
24 May–25 May 10.00am, 11.45am & 2.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Weird and Wonderful Bird Houses
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Margaret Findlay leads a workshop in creating a des res for your birdy friends. Ages 6+.
19 May 10.30am–3.00 Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Whistle-Stop
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A captivating story about the choice between life and death and the love between a man and his wife, a father and a son. Filled with music and humour. Aimed at ages 8+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
26 May–28 May Mon 7.00; Tue 10.15am & 12.45; Wed 10.15am & 7.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
The Wiggles: Live Hot Potato Show!
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Warm up your big red car and get ready to do the monkey dance as Anthony, Greg, Murray and Jeff, Australia's favourite children's entertainers, return to Scotland with their new show. Prepare to do the 'Hot Potato'.
23 Jun 11.00am Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Willow Weaving Projects
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Anthea Naylor leads this one-day course in weaving techniques for parent and child. Booking essential.
5 Jul, 6 Sep, 29 Nov 10.30am–3.00 Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
The Wolf and the Goat
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A charming tale of unexpected friendship featuring a grizzly wolf and a wee white goat. Suitable for ages 6+.'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Theatre Festival'.
28 May–29 May Wed 10.45am & 1.15; Thu 10.45am Royal Lyceum Theatre (Studio), Edinburgh
Working with Leather
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A leathercraft workshop for parent and child led by Simon Potts. Booking essential.
31 May, 2 Aug 10.30am–3.00 Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
Yellow Moon
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A modern Bonnie and Clyde-style tale from acclaimed Scottish playwright David Greig, in which Leila and Lee get mixed up in a murder and have to flee town. Suitable for over 14s. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival'.
28 May–31 May Wed 10.45am & 7.30; Thu 10.45am & 1.30; Fri 7.30; Sat 7.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

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