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wiZ kidZ - Arts news and events for families  March 2011   Dear omss,   Spring is truly in full swing, and there's plenty to keep your family out and about this March. With events on offer from the Brunton Theatre, Filmhouse and the Botanics, there's no way you can stay at home. Only 20 days until Imaginate launch!  This year's Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival 2011 runs from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 May at venues across Edinburgh and beyond! Join the mailing list now to receive your copy of the Festival programme at www.imaginate.org.uk. Booking opens on Monday 28 March, when tickets will be available from the Traverse Theatre Box Office on 0131 228 1404 or online at www.traverse.co.uk. www.imaginate.org.uk Wean's World at Filmhouse Films for a younger audience. Tickets cost £2.50 per person, big or small! Eleanor's Secret Sunday 13 March at 1pm & Monday 14 March at 11am Seven-year-old Nat can't read, making his inheritance of his Aunt Eleanor's collection of books immensely disappointing. Despite his love of having Eleanor read to him, his disinterest encourages his parents to sell the books to a greedy collector. But then Nat discovers that, if the books leave the library, the characters will fade into oblivion and leave the world without stories forever... Find out more and book online here. The Tigger Movie Sunday 27 March at 1pm & Monday 28 March at 11am Tigger is sad because no one in the Hundred Acre Woods will bounce with him. He starts to wonder if there could be other Tiggers out in the woods. After observing Owl's family tree, Tigger sets out to look for members of his own family... Find out more and book online here. www.filmhousecinema.com Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh Caged at the Brunton Theatre Caged Thursday 24 March 10am & 1.30pm, Friday 25 March 10am, Saturday 26 March 2pm & 7.30pm A new version of Beauty and the Beast from Catherin Wheels Theatre Company. Beauty and the Beast will never get on. He licks his hands, stands on the toilet and runs through the woods. She carries a hankie, never gets mud on her shoes and always remembers to send a thank you note. So how come, when she sees him run like that, when he brings down a deer, when they sit at night just watching the stars, how come her heart starts to spin? Beauty and the Beast will never get on. Will they? Caged is a story about two people trapped together, and finding more freedom than they ever imagined. Recommended for all beauties and beasts aged 8 and over. Tickets: £6, £22 family of 4. www.bruntontheatre.co.uk Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh EH21 6AA Spring at the Botanics The Garden is springing to life with an amazing variety of events and exhibitions: The Quicken Tree  Thursday 17 - Saturday 19 March, 6.30pm - 8.15pm Tickets: £7/£5 from here Ages 5+ Meet at the John Hope Gateway (entry via Arboretum Place only) Follow Will the knight on a magical adventure through the Garden. Edinburgh University Music in the Community, Hermitage Park, Trinity and Pirniehall Primary Schools present a musical promenade through the Botanics inspired by Spenser's epic romance, The Faerie Queene. Drop-in activities Enjoy informal activities for all the family: ·    Wonderful Woodlands with the John Muir Trust. For more information, click here. ·    RCHS Spring Flower Show. For more information, click here. ·    Scotland's Plants and Fungi with Plantlife Scotland. For more information, click here. Science Festival at the Botanics Saturday 9 - Monday 25 April, 10am - 5pm Based in the John Hope Gateway Some events are free and some are ticketed - see www.sciencefestival.co.uk for details. This year's schedule will be bigger and better than ever, with the introduction of Atomise - a new series of shows, exhibits and workshops designed by the Edinburgh International Science Festival team to celebrate the International Year of Chemistry. See www.rbge.orguk/events for the full round-up. www.rbge.org.uk Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR Hip Hop Easter School at Dance Base Hip Hop Easter School  Monday 11 April - Friday 15 April, 9.30pm - 3.30pm Open to Children 7-9 and 10-12yrs A fantastic opportunity for kids to learn a variety of dance styles (street dance, breakin, poppin, lockin and house) as well as playing with photography, art and music video production. There will be a chance to show off all the new moves to parents and family members on the Friday afternoon at the end of week show. Quick, places do sell out, so book online at dancebase.co.uk, over the phone on 0131 225 5525 or at the Dance Base studios. Cost: £92.50 per week or £78.50 each child for more than 1 child from the same family Summer Term Bookings open for a whole range of fantastic summer term dance courses at Dance Base on Saturday 9 April at 10am. Whether your child fancies learning some super cool street moves or whether you fancy doing one of the many adult courses, there is something for everyone aged 18 months to 60+! From Ballroom, Salsa, Tango and Swing to Contemporary, Yoga, Pilates, Jazz, Hip hop, Breakdance, Ceilidh, Highland and Belly dance there's plenty to choose from. Classes are available at the Grassmarket and also the Leith venue. Check out the website at dancebase.co.uk, call 0131 255 5525 or pop into Dance Base for more information. www.dancebase.co.uk    Dance Base, 14-16 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU Do you love a bit of drama? Royal Lyceum Theatre Lyceum Youth Theatre Lyceum Youth Theatre currently has spaces available in its weekly drama classes for Play LYT (for 5-7 year olds) and Mini LYT (for 8-10 year olds) New term starts after Easter so to book see the information below! For information on LYT classes for ages 10 - 18 or to be added to the mailing list contact John Glancy on 0131 248 4830 or jglancy@lyceum.org.uk. LYT Play (5-7 years) Play combines games and lively activities, exploring drama through play. Sessions are run by drama tutors who have specific professional experience working with this age range. When: Fridays, 2pm - 3.30pm How: To book call Box Office on 0131 248 4848 How much: £25 per block (first come, first served) Mini LYT (8 - 10 years) When: Fridays 3.30-5pm or Thursdays 4.30-6pm How: Call John Glancy on 0131 248 4830 or email jglancy@lyceum.org.uk. How much: £75 per term Play Time Bring your child to the Lyceum for Play Time! Our fun drama sessions for 2-4 year olds involve children and their parents/carers in imaginative and expressive play together. 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 10.30 - 11.30am Term 2: 23 February to 30 March Term 3: 27 April to 25 May (not 11 May) How: To book call Box Office on 0131 248 4848 How much: £6 = 1 adult and 1 child, extra children = £3 each Age group: pre-school children aged 2-4 years and parents/carers Easter Holiday Courses with LYT LYT Glee! Tuesday 12- Friday 15 April,10am-4pm LYT Giggle! Monday 18- Tuesday 19 April, 10am-4pm LYT Go! Wednesday 20- Thursday 21 April, 10am-4pm Special Offer: Book LYT Glee! And LYT Giggle! Together and get both courses for £140. For more ifnormation, click here. Summer on Stage Tuesday 5- Saturday 23 July Fancy Performing on one of Scotland's premier stages? Summer on Stage is a chance for young people to experience working in a major Scottish theatre, both onstage and backstage, alongside experienced professionals. Make a Scene - Performance Courses (Various courses for 7-18 year olds) LYT Pirate Island devised by the cast 4 day performance course (7-10 years) Friday 5 - Friday 8 July £100/ £85 for LYT members/ £40 concessions 2 Week Intensive Performance Course Working from a script (11-13 years) Monday 11 - Saturday 23 July £250/ £235 for LYT members/ £85 concessions 3 Week Intensive Performance Course Working from a script (14-18 years) Tuesday 5 - Saturday 23 July £360/ £345 for LYT members/ £120 for concessions Make it Happen 2 Week Technical Theatre Course (14-18 years) Monday 11 - Saturday 23 July £250/ £235 for LYT members/ £85 concessions Make a Look 1 Week Costume and Stage Make-up Course (14-18 years) Monday 11 - Friday 15 July £150/ £135 for LYT members/ £50 concessions For further details, dates and prices please contact John Glancy, Youth Theatre Producer on 0131 248 4830 or jglancy@lyceum.org.uk. Lyceum Productions For a full list of our upcoming productions including Educating Agnes by Liz Lochhead and Dunsinane by David Greig see www.lyceum.org.uk. Bassett An LYT Production By James Graham Traverse Theatre 24-26 March Lyceum Theatre 14-18 June For more information see www.lyceum.org.uk. www.lyceum.org.uk Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX In This Issue 20 days until Imaginate Programme Wean's World at Filmhouse Caged at the Brunton Theatre Spring at the Botanics Hip Hop Easter at Dance Base Royal Lyceum Theatre 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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