Download - The Imaginarium
8th-14th OctoberEASTGATE THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE
BOX OFFICE 01721 725777 PEEBLES
Hello and a great big warm snuggly autumnwelcome to the biggest, funniest, brightest,busiest and best half term week ever! There'sloads to do, see and try in our first ever artsfestival just for young people, so take a lookinside to see what's on. Booking is really easy -either give us a call or pop in and chat to ourfriendly box office people.
A children's arts festival for 3-18 years
www.eastgatearts.com
age3-7
Granny Browne’s Pocket TalesWhat’s in Granny Browne’s apron? Will it be a secret, a song or asneeze? Come and find out! She’ll be telling a new story every daythis week, and you can bring a grown-up for free.
10.00 – 10.30amDoors open from 9.45am£2
monday 8thmonday 8thStudio
age8–12
Junior Breakdance Workshops Dancing isn’t just about tutus and ballet shoes – breakdance is funky
and energetic and fun for boys
and girls. Don’t worry if you’ve never done any dancing before, there are no wrong moves! The
team from Step It Up Dance will be on hand to teach you cool moves to show off to your mates.
Junior Streetdance Then, when you’ve got your breath back, why not try some Street Da
nce? Scotland’s national youth
dance agency YDance will teach you some slick tricks based on a new piece of choreography
specially made for the Cultural Olympiad, and then you can watch a team of trained dancers
perform A Million Eyes on You on the Eastgate stage.
11.00 – 12noon£4
Theatre
4.00 – 5.30pm£4(including performance)
Senior Breakdance Workshops Step it Up Dance use modern teaching methods to help you learn and improveyour Breakdance moves, with body popping, locking, flips and other cool tricks.
Senior StreetdanceYDance provide an expert introduction to different types of Street Dance. Brilliantly coolfor boys and girls, these are moves that you’ll want to show off to your friends later. Andafter the workshop you get to see A Million Eyes on You performed by the team ofyoung dancers for whom the piece was choreographed.
12.30 – 1.30pm£4
Theatre
2.00 – 4.00pm£4(including performance)
FREE FREE to participants
going on to a 10.30amworkshop, and toaccompanying grown-ups
age12+
for more information visit www.eastgatearts.com
Story
Dance
Dance
age3-7
Granny Browne’s Pocket TalesWhat's in Granny's pocket today?
10.00 – 10.30amDoors open from 9.45am£2S
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age5-10 Sneak A Peep
with Eleanor Carlingford
If you know a lovely secret and would like to keep it safe forever in a box, come along to
this workshop. An artist will be there to help smuggle your little stories into hiding.
10.30am – 12.30pm£4 per session
Studio
age11+
Behind The Veilwith Eleanor Carlingford
Would you like to turn our boring white studio into a magical place? There’ll be
brushes on the ends of sticks and lots of colour to play with to get your
imaginations going to dramatic effect. Be part of the team and be part of the fun.
2.00 – 4.00pm£4 per session
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A Play in Three Dayswith Borders Youth TheatreIf you’re aged between 8 and 12 and full of great ideas, then join in and help create a new pieceof theatre with help from Borders Youth Theatre. You’ll have three days of fun, while you worktogether to write, rehearse and then perform your very own play in the main auditorium. We’vegiven you a title to get you started – Through the Round Window – but the rest is up to you.
10.00am – 5.00pm Thursday 10.00am – 3.30pm £30 for 3 days(please bring a packed lunch each day)
Theatre
age8-12
tuesday 9thtuesday 9thwednesday 10thwednesday 10th
for more information visit www.eastgatearts.com
FREE FREE to participants
going on to a 10.30amworkshop, and toaccompanying grown-ups
Story
Art
Art
Drama
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all activities shown are available on both days
age3-7Granny Browne’s Pocket Tales
Another new story from Granny Browne...
10.00 – 10.30amDoors open from 9.45am£2
thursday 11ththursday 11thStudio
age3-5
Sing Me a Storymusic workshop with Julie MorriceOnce upon a rhyme there was a bunch of 3 to 5 year-olds (and their mums and dads)who started out on a song and ended up ... who knows where? A music workshop witha difference: a chance to sing songs, make up rhymes, and find your own ending.
10.45 – 11.30am£4
Studio
age6-10
Sounds Fabworkshop with Julie Morriceour own voices + great songs + funky percussion = Sounds Fab! Come along and sing yoursocks off at this very noisy workshop, with songs and sounds from around the world, finishingwith a 15-minute show for your family and friends at 12.45pm.
12noon – 1pm£4
Studio
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Through the Round WindowRoll up, roll up for the exclusive world premiere of this showcase performance by the young actorswho’ve enrolled for A Play in Three Days. Be amazed at what a small group working at top speedcan do, as they finally unveil the secrets behind a very round window.
3.00pm£5 adult, £4 child
Theatre
Stand Up for Fun - Workshop with James CampbellDo you think you’re funny? Would you like to make your friends howl with laughter? Comedian JamesCampbell is one of the biggest names in stand-up comedy, getting star reviews from anyone from sixto 96 years old. In this workshop he’ll help you develop your jokes, stories and performancetechniques – so that you can take part in an Open Mic session in the Eastgate Café later in the week.
4.00 – 5.30pm£4
Studio
A play by Borders Youth Theatre
Has achievedalmost holy status– don’t missThe Sunday Times
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ation visit www.eastgatearts.com
age6+
James Campbell’s Comedy 4 KidsJames Campbell is a stand up comedian for children over 6,
their parents and anyone who
likes comedy. His show may cover ways to make parsnips interesting, new world record
attempts in badger hurdling and doing loop the loop with his 93 year old Auntie Histamine.
The show may also involve three dancing oatcakes called Celia, Amelia and Deal-or-no-
Delia. There are no naughty words, and side effects may include your sides hurting …
7.00pm£6, £4
FREE to comedyworkshop participantsS
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Absurdist genius
The Guardian
FREE FREE to participants
going on to a 10.30amworkshop, and toaccompanying grown-ups
FREE
FREE
FREE toaccompanyingparents
FREE
FREE toperformers’brothers andsisters
Story
Music
Music
Drama
Comedy
Comedy
age8-12
The best comedian
I have ever seen
Ian Rankin
age3-7
Granny Browne’s Pocket TalesMore storytelling from Granny...
10.00 – 10.30amDoors open from 9.45am£2
friday 12thfriday 12thStudio
age11+
Writing Masterclass one-day workshop with Scottish Youth Theatre
Have you ever dreamt of being the next Shakespeare, Miller or Stoppard? This
workshop is a great chance for those of you interested in writing – whether you’ve
already begun or not – to find out what’s involved, with hints and tips from a
professional playwright. You’ll be exploring theme, character and conflict in the
morning; then in the afternoon there’s the chance of talking about style and genre.
10.00am – 5.00pm (please bring a packed lunch)£8
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age8+ Open Mic for Teens
Tell a joke, sing a song, play a tune or whatever takes your fancy – ourstage is yours, so show us what you’ve got and bring your friends.
6.00 – 6.45pmFREE
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age9+
The Ballad of Pondlife McGurkperformance by Catherine Wheels Theatre CompanyWhen Martin moves to a new school he feels lost in a sea of strange faces, especially whenclass bully Sharon takes a dislike to him. That is until he meets Simon McGurk and forms afriendship that not only changes Martin, but curses Simon for the rest of his school days. Acoming of age tale about just how difficult it can be to stay true to your friends.
7.00pm£6, £4
Theatre
FREE
for more information visit www.eastgatearts.com
FREE FREE to participants
going on to a 10.30amworkshop, and toaccompanying grown-ups
FREE FREE to drama
workshopparticipants
Story
Drama
Drama
Cabaret
age3-7
Granny Browne’s Pocket TalesGranny's got another brand new story for you...
10.00 – 10.30amDoors open from 9.45am£2
saturday 13thsaturday 13thStudio
Making Faces with Metamorface face artistsCome and have your face painted like never before with face paint artists Metamorface. Have yourface transformed with spooky Hallowe’en bats, ghosts, zombies, bugs, cobwebs, critters and more
10.30am – 1.30pmFREE
Studio
Kid Carpet and the Noisy Animals – a rock ‘n’ roll musical for kidsFollow four animals as they make friends, play games, go to the
toilet, contemplate
the world, and finally rock out at a grand dance contest. Hi-fi technological wizardry
turns everyday toys into magical superstars, with the aid of a video camera,
comedy and punk rock.
10.30 – 11.15am and1.30 – 2.15pm£5, child £4
Theatre
Family Zumba PartyWhether you are 2 or 92, everyone's doing the Colombian dance craze that's sweepingthe nation. It's time to Zumba! Join dance teacher/choreographer Julie McInally for a funZumba session to put the va-va-voom into your weekend! Make your mum meringue!Your sister salsa! But beware - it's addictive. All welcome.
12noon – 1.00pm£4, £2£8 for family ticket
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Blood and Gore: Shock and Awe!Definitely not for the squeamish! Join Metamorface for an especially gr
uesome workshop on
“Casualty” style special effects makeup to wow your friends and scare your parents. Just drop in when
you can or stay for the two hours, it’s up to you.
3.00 – 5.00pm£4
Studio
age8+
Draw me a Songwriting and drawing workshop with John Hegley
Poet and comedian John Hegley uses drawings, songs, poems and prose to create the stories andcharacters that populate his books. In this family workshop he shares his skills, techniques and crazynotions with anyone who’d like to try out writing and drawing for fun.
2.30 – 4.00pm£4
Stage make-up and special effects workshop
Studio
I defy anyone of any age not
to be up and grooving to Kid
Carpet ... Just go see it!Guide 2 Bristol
FREE
age11-18
allages
under18
age3+
FREE FREE to participants
going on to a 10.30amworkshop, and toaccompanying grown-ups
FREE
FREE to musicworkshopparticipants
Story
Dance
age8+
Open Mic for TeensTell a joke, sing a song, play a tune or whatever takes your fancy – ourstage is yours, so show us what you’ve got and bring your friends.
6.00 – 6.45pm
Studio
age8+
Peace Love and PotatoesA new show from the inimitable poet, comedian, former busker and occasional DJ John Hegley brings
together poetry, prose and music on some themes close to his heart. John’s a regular performer at the
Edinburgh Fringe, and explores topics as diverse as dog hair, potatoes, handkerchiefs and the misery of
human existence. Come and enjoy an evening of unexpected delights.
7.30pm£6, £4
FREE if you’ve beento Draw Me a Song
Studio
Granny Browne’s Pocket TalesThe last pocket tale... but what is it?
10.00 – 10.30amDoors open from 9.45am£2
sunday 14thsunday 14th
Studio
age2-7
Meet the author: Andrew WealeNaughty, Spooky Cinderella, Dinosaur Doo and a host of other characters star in
Andrew’s books for little ones. Today’s two sessions will be just as entertaining, with
stories, pictures, mini competitions, and a cooking contest for young participants!
There will be books to buy, and time for the author to sign his name.
10.15 – 11am and12noon – 12.45pm£4
Studio
age7-12
Meet the author: Lari DonEdinburgh-based author Lari Don has won a great following for her First Aid for Fairies series. The latest book, MazeRunning and Other Magical Missions, carries the theme onwards in the very distinctive setting of Traquair House nearInnerleithen. Come and hear her talk about the myths, legends and locations that inspire her, and enjoy a short story toldby Lari herself. She’ll also sign copies of her books at the end – so bring your own, or buy a copy while you’re here.
Step Up 4: Miami Heat See some inspiring moves in this fourth instalment of the street dance franchise.2.30pm £7/£5
Anna Karenina Lose yourself in Tolstoy’s classic tale of 19th century Russian aristocracy.5.00/7.30pm £7/£5
1.15 – 2.15pm£4S
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for more information visit www.eastgatearts.com
FREE FREE to participants
going on to a 10.30amworkshop, and toaccompanying grown-ups
age3-7
FREE
Story
saturday 13thsaturday 13thFREE
Cabaret
Use your imagination to make an image of yourself which will surprise you and your friends.Add the googly eyes for a finishing touch!
create a mini mecreate a mini me
You will need:
• a grown-up to help you with
fiddly bits (ask nicely though!)
• pva glue mixture (see figure 1)
• scissors
• scrap cardboard
• some old magazines or catalogues
• and of course your googly eyes(available from our box office)
making mini me
figure 1
figure 2
figure 3figure 4
Cut out a head andbody shape from apiece of old card HINT: Don't makethe neck too thin orit will break)Mix 2 parts pva glue p
lus 1 part water
Cut clothes out ofanything you like -an old magazine, anewspaper, cerealbox - anythingreally! Cut out aface colour. Try funhair made from apicture of grass ora waterfall, electricwires orchimneypots.
We made the hair out of
bits of old jumpers!
HINT: Once your figure
is dry you can add two
more coats of neat pva
glue front and back. Let
the glue dry between
coats. This will make
your mini me much
stronger.
You can also add
your own shapes by
cutting out a mouth.
When you’ve made your mini me, please bring it in to us here at theEastgate. We’ll look after it carefully, and then during the ImaginariumFestival, come back and see if you can spot it inside the theatre!
Add the googly eyes lastof all and your mini meis finished! Here's ours!