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Dateline:
29th April, 2004
Children's Theatre Festival Comes to
Edinburgh
The Bank of Scotland Children's International Theatre Festival programme
for 2004 promises more than 10,000 youngsters a world-class feast of
drama, puppetry, music and dance over an intensive nine-day stretch.
The Festival is spread across a number of venues, including; Royal
Lyceum Theatre, North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Traverse Theatre and Garage
Theatre. Running from Tuesday 25th May to Wednesday 2nd June, the Festival's
programme seeks to explore themes common to children and young people
throughout the world.
Tony Reekie, Festival Director, said, "I'm often asked what I'm
looking for in a show for children. I'm looking for a performance that
inspires children to look at the world they live in, to explore new
ideas and emotions in a safe and creative environment. This year we
have a range of shows from around the world that fulfill all my expectations.
They are funny, educational, touching and above all original."
The Shows
Travelling Light Theatre Company (England)
CLOUDLAND (Age 3+)
Albert is thrilled when he falls off a mountain into Cloudland - but
how will he get home again? "Beautifully conceived…magical…an
enchanting piece of children's theatre" The Scotsman
Polka Theatre (England)
THE SELFISH GIANT (Age 3+)
Oscar Wilde's chilling tale of the giant who wouldn't share his beautiful
garden. " An exhilarating and moving work, with something for
every family member" The Guardian
Theatre Terra (Netherlands)
FROG (Age 4+)
A stylish family musical, with a great set of songs, based on the
much-loved Frog picture books by Max Velthuijs. "Frog is an inspired
creation" The Guardian
Shona Reppe Puppets (Scotland)
SPEND A PENNY (Age 4+)
In the land of the knitted people, Herring and Purl are unknowingly
tied together even though they have never met. "Shona Reppe is
one of the most captivating performers on the children's stage"
The List
Cas Public (Canada)
IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS
(Age 6-12)
A mesmerising dance performance that looks at everything we're afraid
of, from the silly to the startling. "This production does for
dance what Peter and the Wolf has done for symphonic music" Toronto
Star
Theater Handgemenge (Germany)
LORDS OF THE RAILWAY (Age 6+)
Stand clear of the doors for a cross-country adventure featuring a
real life train set. "Virtuoso performances" Jury member,
Berlin Children's Theatre Festival
Gruppe 38 (Denmark)
A SONATINA (Age 6+)
Little Red Riding Hood with a difference: the girl is an egg, her
grandmother is a potato and the big bad wolf a potato masher. "Magical,
intimate children's theatre" The Herald on Hansel and Gretel
Puppen-Theater der Stadt Halle (Germany)
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Age 7+)
A familiar tale given new life thanks to the brilliant use of masks.
Gruppe 38 (Denmark)
THE BALLAD OF MARIAN AND ROB (Age 8+)
A high-energy version of the Robin Hood story about the great love
of two children and the incredible stupidity of grown ups. "I
wish I could invite the whole world in to see Gruppe 38's performance.
It is pure magic!" German Press
Het Laagland (Netherlands)
KING A (Age 8+)
A troupe of energetic young actors give a modern twist to the legend
of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Visible Fictions Theatre Company (Scotland)
EMILY'S HOUSE (Age 9+)
How to deal with change when your parents have just remarried and
there's a mischievous ghost in your new house. "A dynamic and
thought provoking play which speaks to all" Evening News on Monster
2003
Catherine Wheels Theatre Company
In association with Brunton Theatre (Scotland)
CYRANO (Age 10+)
A swash-buckling comedy about tragedy, love, loss and a nose. "a
truly charming piece of theatre" The List on The Story of The
Little Gentleman, 2003
Theatr Iolo (Wales)
BISON & SONS (Age 12+)
An award-winning play about sibling rivalry and three bickering brothers.
For a full programme contact 0131 225 8050 or info@imaginate.org.uk
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