The Frog and The Princess Norwich PuPPet theatre aNd reNe Baker duration: 50 mins ages: 4 – 8 yrs An entertaining and poignant re-telling of the traditional story using a beautiful blend of puppetry and music that will entertain and delight family audiences. WednesdAy 16 April, 2:00 pM

THE STUDIO AT THE FESTIVAL THEATRE PuPPet aNimatioN ScotlaNd PreSeNtS aN excitiNg PuPPetry Programme with our New PartNerS the FeStival theatre, iNcludiNg a 30th Birthday Party with ciNderella. ticketS: £8, £6 – 0131 529 6000 / www.edtheatreS.com

The sTeadFasT Tin soldier StoryBox theatre duration: 50 mins ages: 4+ Clockwork toys, hand carved puppets, live music and atmospheric lighting bring this story vividly alive. MondAy 14 April, 2:00 pM

The liTTle red hen StuFF aNd NoNSeNSe theatre comPaNy duration: 60 mins ages: 3+ This ingenious adaptation of the early-learning classic story features a host of animal puppets, sing-along songs and madcap comic routines - a treat for the whole family. TuesdAy 15 April, 2:00 pMcinderella

ShoNa rePPe duration: 46 mins ages: 5+ Join us at Cinderella’s Ball as we celebrate puppet Animation Festival’s 30th year. enjoy shona reppe’s magical and much loved retelling of Cinderella, followed by cake for afters. dress to impress - we’ll be keeping an eye out for any lost glass slippers… sATurdAy 19 April, 2:00 pM

The secreT liFe oF suiTcases by Lewis HetHerington and aiLie CoHen aN ailie coheN PuPPet maker / uNicorN co-ProductioN duration: 50 mins ages: 5+ Join larry in this magical and wondrous show, as his world gets turned upside down, when he discovers the thrill of an adventure and the joy of returning home again. ThursdAy 17 April, 2:00 pM

The Man Who PlanTed Trees PuPPet State theatre comPaNy duration: 65 mins ages: 7+ This multi-sensory theatrical adaptation of Jean Giono’s environmental classic tells the inspiring story of a shepherd who plants a forest, acorn by acorn. FridAy 18 April, 2:00 pM

explore our edinburgh events programme to find performances and workshops at venues across the city. Award-winning companies re-imagine your favourite childhood tales in a magical fortnight of family entertainment this easter. For the national event programme please visit www.puppetanimationfestival.org

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PuPPet aNimatioN FeStival 2014

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presented by puppet Animation scotland the puppet Animation Festival is the uK’s largest and longest established annual performing arts event for children, celebrating its 30th year in 2014. The festival, held in venues throughout scotland, offers children and their families opportunities to be transported to magical worlds of make-believe.

puppet Animation scotland champions visual theatre, puppetry and animation in scotland. if you attend any of our festival events please share your impressions with us on: facebook/puppetanimation or tweet us: @puppetanimascot – #puppetsontour

puppet Animation scotland, summerhall, 1 summerhall, edinburgh, eh9 1pl info@puppetanimation.org – 0131 560 1298 www.puppetanimation.org@puppetanimascot

The events included in this programme are part of our national puppet Animation Festival. This year 22 companies will present 154 events at 77 venues throughout scotland. if you and your family fancy heading off on an adventure to experience puppetry through performances, workshops and film screenings please visit our website www.puppetanimationfestival.org to find events for your travels.

if you’re looking for something closer to home, puppet Animation Festival events will be presented at:

THE GOLDEN PRINCESS, prestonpans Community Centre, sAT 5 April, 2.00 pM

TWO CAN TOUCAN, longniddry Community Centre, Mon 7 April, 2.00 pM

OSCAR & THE LOST CITY OF THE INCAS, north Berwick Comm Ctr, Fri 11 April, 11.00 AM

THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE, haddington Corn exchange, sAT 12 April, 11.00 AM

MY CITY, platform, Glasgow, sAT 12 April, 2.00 pM

THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER, Bleachingfield Centre, dunbar, sAT 12 April, 2.00 pM

THE FROG & THE PRINCESS, Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Tues 15 April, 2.00 pM

THE FROG & THE PRINCESS, Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock, Thu 17 April, 1.00 pM

THE SECRET LIFE OF SUITCASES, Brunton Theatre, sAT 19 April, 11.00 AM & 2.00 pM

Also: performances in Fife, sAT 29 MArCh – Tue 8 April @ Adam smith Theatre – Kirkcaldy, Carnegie hall – dunfermline, rothes halls – Glenrothes and the lochgelly Centre.

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liTTle Princess goldTree yugeN PuPPet comPaNy duration: 45 mins ages: 4+ The scottish version of snow White, told with hand carved-puppets, shadows and storytelling. WhAle Arts Agency sAT 5 April, 2.30 pM - 0131 458 3267 out of the Blue drill hall Wed 9 April, 10.30 AM- 0131 555 7100

puppet Animation scotland works with the 5Arts Group and the scottish storytelling Centre to bring events to communities across edinburgh.

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gingerBread Man clydeBuilt PuPPet theatre duration: 45 mins ages: 3+ imagine a world made of biscuits, a gingerbread man, a dastardly fox and a happy ending. Gilmerton Community Centre Tue 8 April, 11.00 AM 0131 664 2335

celesTe’s circus Faux theatre duration: 35 mins ages: 0 – 5 years A charming and engaging first trip to the circus, especially for very young children. Valley park Community Centre Mon 7 April, 10.30 AM - 0131 664 2210 WhAle Arts Agency Mon 7 April, 2.30 pM - 0131 458 3267 Craigmillar Community Arts sAT 12 April, 3.00 pM - 0131 669 8432

MY ciTY JaButi theatre duration: 45 mins ages: 5+ The story of two lost souls, soledad and eibhleann, who find each other and themselves. north edinburgh Arts Centre Thu 10 April, 11.00 AM - 0131 315 2151

Willie The WicKed WolF over the toP PuPPet comPaNy duration: 45 mins ages: 6+ A riotous red riding hood, breathing wild new life into traditional seaside booth puppetry. Craigmillar Community Arts Thu 10 April, 2.00 pM - 0131 669 8432

alBerT’s aMaZing acroBaTic Flea circus SokoBauNo PuPPet theatre duration: 40 mins ages: 4+ inspiring original music, amazing puppetry and ingenious slight of hand which will enthrall! out of the Blue drill hall, Mon 7 April, 2.00 pM - 0131 555 7100 WhAle Arts Agency , Fri 11 April, 10.00 AM - 0131 458 3267

TWo can Toucan the FoldiNg theatre PuPPet comPaNy duration: 40 mins ages: 3+ A lively and colourful show based on the fable by acclaimed children’s author, david McKee. north edinburgh Arts Centre sAT 5 April, 11.00 AM - 0131 315 2151 out of the Blue drill hall Tue 8 April, 2.00 pM - 0131 555 7100

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Magical MiniaTure MarVels: PuPPeT MaKing aNguS artS duration: 2 hours ages: all ages, with under 8s accompanied using a fabulous array of materials and methods, create unique tiny wee puppets. inch Community Centre Mon 7 April, 10.00 AM - 0131 664 4710 Craigmillar Community Arts Mon 7 April, 2.00 pM - 0131 669 8432 WhAle Arts Agency Tue 8 April, 10.00 AM - 0131 458 3267 Gilmerton Community Centre Tue 8 April, 2.00 pM - 0131 664 2335 north edinburgh Arts Centre Wed 9 April, 10.30 AM - 0131 315 2151

Three colours Norwich PuPPet theatre aNd Polka theatre duration: 35 mins ages: 2 – 4 yrs puppet Animation scotland is delighted to present this very special performance for 2 – 4 year olds. With the use of projection, light, puppets, music and dance, this immersive performance delights and tickles the imaginations of the very young. The scottish storytelling Centre 0131 556 9579 £8, £6 www.tracscotland.org/ scottish-storytelling-centre Fri 4 April, 1.00 pM and 3.00 pM sAT 5 April, 11.00 AM, 1.00 pM & 3.00 pM sun 6 April, 11.00 AM, 1.00 pM & 3.00 pM

PuPPeT MaKing WorKshoPs PuPPet-Stew duration: 90 mins ages: all ages, with under 7s accompanied Get creative and make characters from bright, colourful, furry, fuzzy and shiny bits and bobs. out of the Blue drill hall Thu 10 April, 2.00 pM - 0131 555 7100 north edinburgh Arts Centre Fri 11 April, 10.30 AM - 0131 315 2151 inch Community Centre Fri 11 April, 1.30 pM - 0131 664 4710 Craigmillar Community Arts sAT 12 April, 10.00 AM - 0131 669 8432 WhAle Arts Agency sAT 12 April, 2.30 pM - 0131 458 3267

aniMaTion WorKshoP: Mash. MorPh. MoVe! leNS oN legS duration: 2 days, 11.00am – 3.30Pm ages: 10+ Fancy trying your hand at animation? Come and enjoy working with experienced animator Claudine Quinn on this two day workshop, using claymation to create original characters in short movies you get to keep and show your friends. Craigmillar Community Arts Mon 7 & Tues 8 April – 0131 669 8432 Gilmerton Community Centre Wed 9 & Thurs 10 April – 0131 664 2335 WhAle Arts Agency Fri 11 & sAT 12 April – 0131 458 3267

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adVenTures FroM The odYsseY PuPPet aNima duration: 45 mins ages: 3 – 5 yrs A fun and gentle introduction to the wonders of the ancient world through interactive storytelling with soft hand puppets. Goodtrees neighbourhood Centre Wed 9 April, 1.00 pM - 0131 672 2629

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