Young Audiences – Summerhall August Festival 2015

The Metaphysical Caravan

richardx — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 06:06:08 +0000

The Metaphysical Caravan is an extraordinary mobile stage presenting the work of Pinocchio Theatre from Poland.

Parked up at Summerhall this festival, it will host three different solo performances (The Sunset, A Table for Two People, Re-Animation) with no spoken dialogue and very creative workshops.

A special, imaginative experience for the whole family, running for one week only!

The project is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland and Lodz City Council.

– The Sunset: 11.00
– A Table for Two People: 13.00
– Re-Animation: 15.00

Our Teacher’s a Troll

richardx — Fri, 29 May 2015 02:05:10 +0000

Two terrible twins with a talent for turmoil rule their school with terror and tyranny, until the arrival of a new head teacher with green scaly skin, sharp fangs and a long spiky tail. Can the twins save the school from the child-eating troll? Can they get Brussels sprouts in peanut butter taken off the menu? And most importantly, can naughtiness prevail?

Be outrageously entertained in this colourfully comic show from the writer of West End hit, Matilda the Musical. For ages 7+ and their accompanying trolls (or parents).

 “Comic perfection.” ★★★★ The Times

#OurTeacher’sATroll

We Are the Monsters

Dave — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:05:22 +0000

No two people – or monsters – are exactly the same. Come meet some scratchy, shimmering creatures and shiny mini-monsters, playing and interacting with one another, their arms and legs moving in strange and impossible ways. We are the Monsters is a humorous dance performance and workshop for children, aimed at portraying and discovering the monster hiding in all of us!

Performances from August 18th – 21st followed by a 45 minute workshop for children aged 4-9, using movement, music, images and props to explore the idea of what makes bodies different.

Tickets for the workshop are available through Eventbrite here

Part of Made in Scotland Showcase.

The Voice Thief

Dave — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:05:41 +0000

Welcome to The MacKenzie Institute for the Encouragement of Vocal Harmony, a darkly mysterious place where hundreds of girls’ voices have been held captive for years. This is the first time that the public have been allowed into The Institute and it may also be the last one. The Voice Thief is for everybody aged nine and over.

“A fabulous fantasy you want to shout about.”★★★★★ Herald

“Everything a piece of theatre should be.” ★★★★★ The Guardian

“A wickedly enchanting promenade performance.” ★★★★ TV Bomb

The Tap Dancing Mermaid

Dave — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:05:30 +0000

Gather round, gather round for the moon’s magical, mystical story about a tippetty-top tap dancer called Marina Skippett, whom he has been watching at night. With stunning puppetry, original live music to sing along to and tap-dancing that will make you want to stick 50p pieces to your shoes and join in, this is ‘just everything a theatre experience for children should be’ (Childplays.wordpress.com).

Brought to you by the ‘truly amazing one-woman power house’ Tessa Bide, who ‘understands children in a way that can’t be taught’ (ChildrensTheatreReviews.com). Perfect for all members of the family.

The Overcoat

Dave — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:05:21 +0000

Jenny is a mischievous little girl who loves playing with her Dad. But he has to put on his business suit, pick up his briefcase and go to work. When Jenny grabs hold of his overcoat to stop him leaving, a thread unravels and becomes the start of a magical world of adventure and discovery.

Join Jenny on her ingenious journey to find out what’s waiting for her at the end of the thread…

Suitable for the whole family.

“A clever, accomplished tale.” ★★★★ The List (on Brush, 2014)

“An insight into Korean culture becomes a magical adventure” The Scotsman (on Brush, 2014)

The Assembly of Animals

Dave — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:05:52 +0000

Combining puppetry, magic and scientific-demonstration, The Assembly of Animals gives a glimpse into the inner workings of a laboratory looking for life in everyday objects. As a performed sculpture, a series of delicately composed experiments reveal a proliferating system of surprises and animals within animals.

Tim is an artistic inventor, and uses basic physics and a surrealist imagination to create this carefully constructed and delicate world, leaving children entertained throughout.

Produced by Artsadmin for Bamboo supported by the EU Culture Programme. Co-production TJP-CDN d’Alsace-Strasbourg. Funded by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Part of British Council Edinburgh Showcase 2015.

Taiwan Season: The Paper Play

Dave — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:05:31 +0000

A double bill for younger audiences and their families, exploring the incredible storytelling power of ordinary paper. The Park and The Paper Play take audiences on an adventure filled with wonder and laughter, with magic moments of playfulness and discovery. The change happens before your very eyes, don’t blink or you will miss it! Do try this at home!

Puppet Beings Theatre are internationally acclaimed for their inventive and charming object theatre.

“A perfect, heartfelt performance with the Midas touch of imagination.” Performing Arts Review, Taipei

Grandad and Me

Dave — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:05:17 +0000

Grandad and Me is a living storybook about loss, longing and the treasures of memory and imagination.

We meet a young girl who is missing her Grandad – he has gone, even though his favourite job was being her Grandad. Led by found objects and her imagination, she traces his footsteps on a magical adventure through time and space.

“A luscious-looking and tremendously moving show from the new Glasgow-based company The Letter J” ★★★★ Scotsman

“…gorgeously detailed and nostalgic set, wonderful live music and beautifully simple projected animation.” ★★★★ Herald

Fable

Dave — Wed, 27 May 2015 03:05:02 +0000

J runs so fast she bursts in to a million tiny pieces, her atoms unknitting themselves and spreading across the universe. Blair stands on a broken pier with a glass of white wine in one hand and a pint of Guinness in the other, looking up at the stars.

Following folk-hit Beulah (★★★★★ The Scotsman) and Babylon (‘Ruddy gorgeous’ The Guardian), The Flanagan Collective return with a tale of freedom, immortality and planting trees for those who come after us.

A show wound from spoken word, storytelling, soaring live music and good, honest heart and soul.