See page 74 / 75 for booking details

Thursday 14 August
events for children
Peter Pan & Wendy
AGE 6 – 10 I 10.00am – 11.30am I RBS Workshop Tent I £3.50
The classic tale of the boy who never grew up is treasured by millions.
Artist Julie Dawson takes a new look at the story, and will help you to
create your own illustrations of the fantastic Neverland in silhouette.
Amazing Baby Show
AGE 2 – 5 I 10.30am I RBS Imagination Lab I £3.50
Join the Funtastics performance group for an amazing song-and-dance
routine based on the award-winning Amazing Baby series of board books.
This highly interactive show is guaranteed to get toes tapping and kids
smiling and singing along. (Also 13 Aug)
Oodles of Noodles with Diana Hendry
AGE 4 – 7 I 11.30am I RBS Corner Theatre I £3.50
When Mrs Mungo gets a pasta machine it’s ‘noodles for dinner, noodles
for tea, noodles for you and noodles for me!’ but the machine has a
mind of its own and soon the whole town is totally noodled. A very silly
romp with renowned children’s writer Diana Hendry and oodles and
oodles of noodles!
Story Time
ALL AGES I 12 noon – 12.45pm I RBS Imagination Lab
Free: Tickets available from the Box Office on the day of the event
Daily storytelling to lift the spirit, engage the senses and spark the imagination.
Today: Bob Hartman.
Myth & Magic with Joe Donnelly
AGE 8 – 12 I 1.30pm I RBS Corner Theatre I £3.50
workshop
Travel through the deepest forests and discover the darkest magic in a
mysterious land steeped in Celtic myth with Joe Donnelly. Hero Jack Flint fights
beasts, ghouls, and powerful mages after falling through an ominous stone
circle on to an ancient battlefield in this thrilling series of fantasy adventures.
Amazing Baby Show
AGE 2 – 5 I 1.30pm I RBS Imagination Lab I £3.50
Join the Funtastics performance group for an amazing song-and-dance
routine based on the award-winning Amazing Baby series of board books.
This highly interactive show is guaranteed to get toes tapping and kids smiling
and singing along. (Also on 13 Aug)
Pip’s Rainbow Wish
with Elizabeth Baguley
AGE 3 – 7 I 3.00pm I RBS Workshop Tent I £3.50
Elizabeth Baguley introduces her newest character, Pip, a shy mouse who longs
to play with other mice her age. Pip, Milly and Spike spend a delightful afternoon
in the meadows, sharing adventures and chasing rainbows – come and join their
gentle world.
Story Time
ALL AGES I 3.00pm – 3.45pm I RBS Imagination Lab
Free: Tickets available from the Box Office on the day of the event
Daily storytelling to lift the spirit, engage the senses and spark the imagination.
Today: Bob Hartman.
Harry Horse’s Ogopogo in Picture & Song
Families & 3+ I 3.30pm I RBS Corner Theatre I £3.50
Harry Horse’s heart-warming classic, the beloved Ogopogo, comes to life in an
event the whole family will love. Dick Lee is joined by a host of musicians in this
interactive concert event, inspired by his improvised collaborations with Harry.
Hear the singing sea monster for yourself on this magical, musical adventure!
Rhymes & Reasons with Bookstart
ADULTS I 4.30pm I RBS Imagination Lab I Free – book in advance
workshop
Join Edinburgh’s Bookstart team for a relaxed informative event on sharing
books, stories and songs with young children. Learn how the use of activity
games and nursery rhymes in the early stages of development can help to
foster a lifelong love of reading.
Maximum 4 tickets per booking
Monsterology with Dr Drake
AGE 8 – 12 I 5.00pm I ScottishPower Studio Theatre I £3.50
Your favourite Dragonologists are back with another exciting collection of
extraordinary, magical, mystical beasts in Monsterology! Come and get to
know this awe-inspiring group of hydras, chimeras, griffons and more!
Book now at www.edbookfest.co.uk or 0845 373 5888 See page 74 / 75 for booking details
LATECOMERS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED AFTER THE START OF EVENTS & NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN
EVENTS ARE 1 HOUR LONG UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED & TAKE PLACE IN CHARLOTTE SQUARE GARDENS
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