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wiZ kidZ - Arts news and events for families December 2010 Dear omss, The big wheel is up, the German market has arrived and the snow seems like it's here for good - there's no denying it, it's Christmas time! The temperatures may be plummeting but Edinburgh's arts scene is hotting up with lots of events to keep you toasty during the winter months. Don't let the snow get in your way! Get out there and make the most of Edinburgh this December. Holyrood Christmas Palace of Holyroodhouse Saturday 11-Sunday 12 December, 11am - 3pm Join the Palace of Holryroodhouse this weekend and find out about celebrating Christmas the Victorian way! Discover the Victorian origins of some of the most familiar Christmas customs such as sending cards, giving presents and decorating trees and make your own Palace advent calendar to take home. Drop-in activities for families with children aged 5-11. All materials are included in the standard admission and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For more information, please phone 0131 556 5100, email familyactivities@royalcollection.org.uk or visit www.royalcollection.org.uk/education. www.royalcollection.org.uk Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX Christmas at the National Museums of Scotland The National Museum of Scotland has plenty to get you in the Christmas spirit this year: from choirs and handbell ringing to the annual Christmas Art Competition. On the afternoon of New Year's Eve the Canongate Cadjers will be getting everyone dancing and celebrating. So head to the Museum this December for all your festive cheer. Full details can be found at www.nms.ac.uk/christmas. www.nms.ac.uk National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF  National Museum of Rural Life Christmas Fair and Foal Show Sunday 12 December, 10am - 5pm Find plenty of festive spirit at the National Museum of Rural Life's Christmas Fair. Gorgeous Shetland foals and donkeys always steal the show! Make your own Yuletide pomander or play traditional Christmas parlour games at the farmhouse. Try some indoor curling or learn how to prepare Scottish Christmas foods. Don't forget to stop by and say hi to Santa. For more information, please phone 0300 123 6789 or visit www.nms.ac.uk/rural. www.nms.ac.uk/rural National Museum of Rural Life, Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Road, East Kilbride, G76 9HR RSNO Christmas Concert featuring The Snowman Friday 17 December, 7.30pm Usher Hall Celebrate the magic of Christmas with the RSNO. Don't miss this family friendly event packed full of your favourite festive melodies, singalong carols and Raymond Briggs' enchanting film The Snowman. Shown on the big screen, the film will be narrated by Chewing the Fat star Sanjeev Kohli and accompanied by the Orchestra, featuring the wonderful 'Walking in the Air'. So gather friends and family together for this special feast of Christmas cheer! Tickets: from £10, under 16s half price. For more information, click here, or to book, phone the Box Office on 0131 228 1155. www.rsno.org.uk Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2EA Half-price Children's Tickets this Christmas at The Royal Lyceum Theatre The Snow Queen Until Friday 31 December Hans Christian Andersen's magical story is a fun and adventure filled treat for the whole family this Christmas. The wicked Snow Queen plans to turn everything to winter, starting with one little boy, Kay, who falls under her spell... but Kay's friend Gerda undertakes a brave journey to the Snow Queen's ice palace at the top of the world, where she joins forces with the sun spirit and the beasts of the forest (as well as reindeers and polar bears) to save her friend Kay - and the whole world - from eternal chill! For more information please visit the Lyceum theatre website or phone the box office on 0131 248 4848. Tickets All children's tickets half price. Family tickets £60. Preview tickets on Thursday 2 December, £16 for adults, children half price! Fancy dress Friday 10 December Come in costume as your favorite character from the Snow Queen or just fancy dress to impress! Family Craft Activities Family craft activities will be taking place before the matinee performances on 21 and 22 December. Come and join in the fun! Lyceum Youth Theatre (LYT) The Lyceum Youth Theatre was established in 1999 and since then has delivered weekly classes for young people aged from 5 - 18 years, as well as holiday courses, workshops and performances. It is one of Scotland's biggest youth theatre companies and has established a name for itself as a producer of high quality contemporary theatre, by young people. Both in regular drama sessions and a range of special projects, young people are given the opportunity to develop their skills and learn from experienced tutors, leading to professional standard performances. The new LYT term starts week beginning Monday 10 January. Available spaces in LYT are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. If you're interested in joining LYT or want more information please contact John Glancy, Producer LYT on 0131 248 4830 or jglancy@lyceum.org.uk. Play Time There's a new term of Play Time term starting at The Lyceum Theatre! Play Time is a fun, interactive drama session for 2-4 year olds and their parents/carers. Sessions use simple drama techniques to stimulate the children's creativity and to develop communication and language skills, as well as confidence and social skills. When: Wednesdays, 12 January - 30 March inclusive (not 16 February), 10.30-11.30am Who: Pre-school children, 2 - 4 years plus parents/carers. How much: £6 for 1 adult and 1 child. Extra children - £3 How: Box Office 0131 248 4848. www.lyceum.org.uk Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX Mother Goose at Brunton Theatre Until Friday 31 December Written and directed by Liam Rudden.  When the wicked demon Vainglorious falls in love with Jill, the loveliest lass in Musselburgh, he is furious to discover that she is already smitten with Prince Jack, who lives in Tranent Castle with his cook, Mother Goose, and his jester, Muddles. Appealing to her conceit, Vainglorious casts a spell on Mother Goose (known to her friends as Gertie Ga Ga). Then he enlists her help to split up Jack and Jill with promises of fame and beauty. Will the silly old bird be able to resist? She will if daft joker Muddles has a say in it. After all, he's friends with Glee, the funny fairy, and has a secret weapon, a goose that lays a golden egg... oh, yes he does! For more information, click here. Tickets are priced £10.50 - £15.75 with group deals available. www.bruntontheatre.co.uk Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh EH21 6AA    Thinking of going to a show with your family this Christmas? Here's what's on... Brunton Theatre - Mother Goose Until Friday 31 December Click here for more information Edinburgh Playhouse - Hairspray The Musical Tuesday 14 December - Sunday 9 January Click here for more information Festival Theatre - The Secret Garden Thursday 9 December - Saturday 8 January Click here for more information King's Theatre - Jack and the Beanstalk Until Sunday 23 January Click here for more information Royal Lyceum Theatre - The Snow Queen Until Friday 31 December Click here for more information Traverse Theatre - The Three Musketeers Until Friday 24 December Click here for more information In This Issue Holyrood Christmas - Palace of Holyroodhouse Christmas at the National Museums of Scotland RSNO Christmas Concert The Snow Queen at the Royal Lyceum Mother Goose at Brunton Theatre Christmas See what's going on in arts organisations around the city... BBC Scottish Sympthony Orchestra Click here to find out what's coming up   Brunton Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up   CEC Musuems and Galleries Click here to find out what's coming up Collective Gallery Click here to find out what's coming up Dance Base Click here to find out what's coming up    Edinburgh Playhouse Click here to find out what's coming up Festival Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up   Filmhouse Click here to find out what's coming up Hebrides Ensemble Click here to find out what's coming up Inverleith House Click here to find out what's coming up    King's Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up National Museums Scotland Click here to find out what's coming up National Theatre of Scotland Click here to find out what's coming up Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Click here to find out what's coming up Royal Lyceum Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up Royal Scottish Academy Click here to find out what's coming up Royal Scottish National Orchestra Click here to find out what's coming up Scottish Ballet Click here to find out what's coming up   Scottish Chamber Orchestra Click here to find out what's coming up Scottish Opera Click here to find out what's coming up The Queen's Gallery Click here to find out what's coming up The Queen's Hall Click here to find out what's coming up Traverse Theatre Click here to find out what's coming up    UNESCO City of Literature Click here to find out what's coming up Usher Hall Click here to find out what's coming up Best wishes   The image at the top of this email is courtesy of Edinburgh Inspiring Capital www.edinburgh-inspiringcapital.com

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