Before 12pm, Theatre

• Written by: Axel Scheffler

Scamp Theatre presents a new show adapted from the bestselling books by Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler (creators of The Gruffalo).

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.

• 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.

• Written by: Axel Scheffler

Musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's picture book telling the story of a child who disobeys her father's warnings. Adapted and directed by Olivia Jacobs and Toby Mitchell.

Keep your head down and hope he picks on someone else. Winner of the RSC/Marlowe ‘Other’ Prize, Kind has been developed with the Royal Shakespeare Company Literary Department. New writing, physical theatre and puppetry combine to tell the story of Skildir, a young woman trapped in an abusive relationship on a remote…

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

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.

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. Welcome to the world of London’s top female underground criminals on their biggest job yet, an international heist. Zainab, Chloe and Katya…

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. Ages 3–6.

Splendid Productions. Splendid Productions present their creative reimagining of the 15th-century morality play, Everyman. Splendid take this medieval story of an ordinary man - randomly chosen to represent all humanity - as the starting point for a high energy, super-theatrical, surprisingly silly exploration of what…

A stage adaptation of Terry Deary's book which brings to life the less savoury aspects of Victorian history, from baby farms to filthy factories and The Charge Of the Light Brigade. The production features 3D effects.

An Englishman, a Northern Irishman, a Scotsman and a Welshman walked into a recording studio, creating The Union. Commercially successful and critically acclaimed, the pioneering Indie Rock band is on the verge of breaking up. When financial disaster strikes and Scottish guitarist Barry leaves the band, artistic…

Bill Kenwright's production of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical returns, with Ian 'H from Steps' Watkins starring as the boy with the troublesome coat.

• Written by: Eleanor Blaney

A dark, comic, innovative and exciting new play by Eleanor Blaney.

Your fave characters come to life in a musical extravaganza starring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and scores more Disney friends.

An imaginative morning of drama games, play and storytelling, all based around children's favourite (and some adults', too) The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Suitable for under 6s.

Auditions for a singing competition for unsigned artists. Organised by Future Music who are responsible for acts such as Birdy, Lucy Spraggan, Hatty Keane and Jahmene Douglas.

Auld Reekie Tours Ltd. Explore our haunted underground vaults dating back to 1700s, where the poor and destitute once lived alongside the criminal underworld, thieves, and witches who practiced there. A journey into the dark side of old Edinburgh's history. You will feel and sense the terrible slum conditions where the…

A high-tech telling of the classic children's play, including a flying Peter Pan sans wires. With a full bill of song and a cast comprised of acrobats, dancers, stuntmen and magicians, the show takes live entertainment to a whole other dimension. An epic, over-the-top production starring Stacey Solomon (X Factor) as…

The opulent tale of sacrifice, courtly privilege and waterfowl is brought to life by the Russian State Ballet of Siberia.