Morning events, Theatre

Beckett on Film: Catastrophe: Directed by David Mamet and starring Harold Pinter, Rebecca Pidgeon and John Gielgud. Rough for Theatre II: Directed by Katie Mitchell and starring Jim Norton, Timothy Spall and Hugh B O’Brien. Breath: Directed by Damien †Hirst.

The newest show from the well-travelled circus, featuring horse rider Nicky de Neumann, a bunch of motorbikes in a giant ball known as the 'Globe of Death' and the flying acrobats of Havana Troupe, among many other circus favourites.

• Directed by: Abigail Anderson
• Written by: Philip King

Philip King's farce set in wartime 1944, where in sleepy Merton-cum-Middlewick the most urgent conflict seems to be over who is decorating the church pulpit for the Harvest Festival, until an escaped German POW enters the scene.

Join the Kettle team on a marvellous adventure deep into the jungle to see what creatures can be found there. There's colourful energy and singalong songs to get the whole family dancing in the aisles.

A children's show about a small boy and his dream boat, presented by the award-winning puppeteers.

Horatio Heave Ho takes Jason and Jemima on a pirate adventure in search of treasure in this stage version of the CBeebies series.

• Directed by: Bill Davies
• Written by: Bill Davies (adaptation)

A children's show adapted from Oliver Jeffer's best-selling book, which uses puppetry and storytelling to tell the tale of a little boy who wished for a star. Directed by Bill Davies, with music and lyrics by Frank Goodhind.

Evolution's production of the family comedy, starring Steve McFadden as the villain Captain Hook.

A magical show all about a special stage light that draws shapes and colours on the floor.

A short drama which focuses on the life and work of Alfred Russel Wallace and how his groundbreaking work led to the Theory Of Evolution.

• Directed by: Adam Bampton-Smith
• Written by: Adam Bampton-Smith

A zany, hilarious children's show based on the best-selling book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort.

Aspiring actors audition for an exclusive place in the Conservatory's comprehensive and demanding training programmes. Audition will be used for admission as well as scholarship consideration. Please prepare two one-minute monologues.

An enchanting fairy tale adventure with a very happy ending. This clever new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of live music, fabulous puppets and high energy storytelling.

Tall Stories present Julia Donaldson's Gruffalo sequel, following the adventure's of his child as she sneaks out in the night to see if the Big Bad Mouse really does exist.

Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, this astounding show is guaranteed to give you a thrill from the crypt as historical figures and events come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children with stories of witches, cats, dogs, birds and frogs. Ages 3+.

There's a party a that there Kettle Creek and everyone's invited for a Wild West hoe-down with Cowgirl Anya, Honky Tonk Piano Man Gary and Gold Prospector Kevin.

• Directed by: Sally Cookson
• Written by: Michael Rosen

Sally Cookson directs the musical children's show adapted from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury's picture book, with Duncan Foster as Dad, Rowena Lennon as Daughter, Gareth Warren as Son, Kate Mayne as Daughter and Ben Harrison as Dog.

We know we have to sit up and face the front. We know that we have the right to remain silent, but that anything we say may harm our defence. We know that we have to succeed. After a sell-out 2011 Fringe, Herald Angel Award winners Junction 25 are back with a brand new show. An immersive experience about formal…

• Directed by: Richard Lewis
• Written by: Mani Svavarsson (music)

Richard Lewis's adaptation of the award-winning television animation set in a miniature world of fairies, elves and insects. The production features original music by Mani Svavarsson, with original lyrics by Matt Lewis.

Whether you’ve been up all night or are an early riser, start your festival day at the Traverse. Simply pick a brew, grab a breakfast roll and feast on the finest theatre around. Mourning her husband’s death, Annabelle strikes up an unlikely relationship with his potty-mouthed employee, Jim. As she enters into…