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SATURDAY 28 APRIL 2012
A new and exciting, family-friendly, fun day out for local
people of all ages. Join us on a polar bear hunt. Unlock the
treasures of the Forth and Clyde Canal. Tell us about your
favourite music - and get a free haircut!
Enjoy free performances.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE
No need to book tickets in advance
Speirs Locks, Glasgow, on the Forth and Clyde Canal is home to some of
Scotland’s leading arts organisations. The Unlocked event is our way
of showing you what we’re all about and getting to know you better.
We hope you can join us! Just come along to Speirs Locks
(just off Garscube Road) from 10am to 5pm.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Welcome to the Royal
Conservatoire of Scotland!
Performance art activities, taster sessions
and tours for all ages.
A Wicked Day Out
Taster classes, performances and production
discount vouchers from GAMTA’s talented
music theatre students .
Games, Games, Games
Family fun and laughter with oodles of
games to play everywhere and anywhere
with anyone.
Captain Jackie and the Treasure
Captain Jackie is used to seeing some
wonderful wildlife on the canal, but she
never expected to find a Polar Bear.
Join her for canal boat rides throughout
the day.
The Last Polar Bear
Puppetry and music tell the story of an
adventurous Grandfather and his
mischievous dog Roo’s trip to the
North Pole to see a polar bear.
Talk to Me
We like to talk, we like to meet people and
hear their stories, so if the phone’s ringing
when you pass our phonebox, pick it up.
Don’t worry, there’s no script – all you have
to do is listen and respond.
Cut ‘n’ Colour
Bring a piece of music on your ipod or a cd
and tell us why you chose it. In return get a
haircut by Fife based creative artist and
hairdresser Alan Grieve.
The Lift
Take a trip in the lift which will transport
you to a number of adventures throughout
the day.
Hip Hop Happening
Woodside Hip Hop Dancers take a
workshop with local young people – and
anyone else who wants to have a go.
Graffiti Street
Urban art-graffiti style workshop for
budding street artists or those who want
to hone their skills.
Crafty Cards
Join crafters who have been learning and
developing card-making skills from
decoupage to embossing.
Sing up, sing out
Polish up your singing skills with the help of
Scottish Opera’s talented music staff and
Community Choir. No previous experience
necessary!
A Little Bit of…Northern Light
One lonely little lighthouse standing firm
against the storms of the North Atlantic tide.
A musical story for kids of all ages.
New Talent Concert
Join The Orchestra of Scottish Opera and
conductor Derek Clark for a concert of
opera favourites with soprano Marie Claire
Breen and baritone Ross McInroy.
All day, open day
Drop in to Scottish Opera for a guided tour,
meet the teams who make the sets and
props, explore the wardrobe department
and try on hats, wigs, costumes and make-up.
Where to go for information
on 28 April
To find out about performances and timings
on the day, come to the National Theatre of
Scotland’s truck which will be parked on
Edington Street, just off Garscube Road.
We look forward to seeing you there...
In association with
21 Colour Printers