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2013Magic, juggling, shows, tales, artworkshops, face-painting, streettheatre, a big gig and much more…

Festival of fun for young people

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Festival of fun for young people(and everyone who has ever been young)

2013

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Monday 14 – Saturday 19 OctoberMonday 14 – Saturday 19 October

TALES FROM A TOP HAT 10.30Written & performed by Poppy Browne

Join faded old clown Patchwork Poppy as she tells tales of her circus dayswith the help of her old top hat, some puppets and a little magic. 40 minsAge: Up to 5 (ish) £3

CRAFTY KIDS 11.30am

Sara Best shows how to make mini beasties, butterflies and bugs. 90minsAge: Up to 7 (ish) £4

THE STORY SOFA 2pm

Peebles personalities read favourite stories. Will it be thefishmonger reading There's a Shark in the Park, the vetreading All Pigs Are Beautiful or the greengrocer reading EachPeace Pear Plum? See if you can come up with an idea for thebookshop owner on Friday. Who is on the sofa today? 30minsAge: Up to 5 (ish) FREE

TIGER TALE 2.30pm By Barrowland Ballet

Poppy is bored. She longs for someone to play with, mum istoo busy cleaning and has stopped going outside, Dad isobsessed by work. Then a tiger comes to stay. Bringingchaos, danger and an awful lot of fun, their guest slowlyreminds the family what it is they love about one another.Sometimes everyone needs a tiger in their lives.

Tiger Tale features live music by Kim Moore and was co-created by Natasha Gilmore and Rob Evans. 45 minsAge: 6+ £4, £6 for adults

TIGER TALE WORKSHOP 3.30pm

You’ve seen the show, now have a go – explore the set ofTiger Tale then join in a fun family movement workshopon stage.

(Remember to wear comfy shoes. 1 hour approx)

£4, combined show and workshopticket £6, £8 for adults

MONDAY 14 OCTOBERalso on today.... Check this panel oneach page to seewhether your favouriteevent is on again andwhen.

KNICK KNACK AND DOO DAD –REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL 2.30pm

By Lyngo Theatre in association with mac Birmingham and the Lowry.

What’s big, smelly and floats on the water? A big, smelly rubbish island!where we find Knick, endlessly sorting through all our crud and clinker.He has been there for so long he has forgotten how to smile. Now meetDoo Dad, here to help. Doo Dad needs you to show Knick why havingfriends is so important and all the reasons to be cheerful. In thisinteractive show you get to join in with the rubbish storm, the cryingchorus, and with making bubbly fire and ha-ha food. Transform trash intoamazing new toys and reboot recycling into something special.

By Marcello Chiarenza with Patrick Lynch and Carlo Rossi.Music by Cialdo Capelli. 50 mins“sublime acting” – Birmingham Post .

Age: 3+ £4, £6 for adults

KNICK KNACK AND DOO DAD WORKSHOP 3.30pm

Knick Knack and Doo Dad is all about renewal – taking something oldand thrown away and transforming it to give it new life - and in thisworkshop we’ll give you the chance to do just that! 1 hour

Age: 5+: £2, combined show and workshopticket £6, £8 for adults

also on today.... 10.30 – 11.10amTALES FROM A TOP HATWith Patchwork Poppy See MONDAY pagefor detailsAge: 5 (ish)£3

11.30 – 1pmCRAFTY KIDSWith Sara BestSee MONDAY pagefor detailsAge: Up to 7 (ish)£4

2 – 2.30pmTHE STORY SOFAWho’s telling storiestoday?See MONDAY pagefor detailsAge: Up to 5 (ish)FREE

TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER

CLOWN ALLEY CHOIR 4pm

with Moira Morrison

Do you love singing? Have you ever dreamt about running away to jointhe circus? Join the Clown Alley Choir for a fun, tuneful, loud, singingworkshop leading to a high energy performance for friends and familieson Friday at 5pm. 1hour 30 minsAge: 6+ £4

URBAN SAFARI WORKSHOP10am – 1pm or 2 – 5pm or 7 – 9.30pm

Grab hold of a “one off” opportunity to take part in new and daring streettheatre workshops to prepare you to step out into Peebles transformedby street theatre specialists Conflux. You could be a Hoppy Shopper –one of a manic brood of hopping shopping hens on eggs desperate topeck out a bargain at the sales or a Stately Swan – a majestic, beautifulbut untrustworthy bird or even a Sealth and Hafety Officer – a mole-likeofficial obsessed with safety and keeping the streets in check. What willyou become?

One recent Conflux participant said: “Thank you so much for anawesome weekend and such a unique experience..colourful, magicaltimes – felt a bit like a dream”

Age: 11+

£15 to take part in a workshop and perform on Friday 18th

£5 for each additional workshop

CRAFTY KIDS 11.30am

with Jo Powell

Design and make your own circus characters –ringmaster, clown, tight-rope walker, trapezeartist or someone you have just invented.

Age: Up to 7 (ish)£4

WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBERalso on today.... 10.30 – 11.10amTALES FROM A TOP HATWith Patchwork Poppy See MONDAY pagefor detailsAge: 5(ish)£3

2 – 2.30pmTHE STORY SOFAWho’s telling storiestoday?See MONDAY pagefor detailsAge: Up to 5 (ish)FREE

OPEN MIC 2013 6pm

Been singing into your hairdryer, beat-boxing in front of the mirror, haveenough funny stories for a comedy routine, or are you in a band lookingfor a gig? Take your talent to the next level, grab the mic and make astand in the Little Big Top Lounge. 60mins

To book a slot just get in touch withClare Prenton on 07887 932 588

Age: 11+ £3 for audience members

COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS 7pm

Tiernan Douieb comperes The Comedy Club 4 Kids - crackingentertainment for everyone (except vampires or Highlanders). Featuringthe best comedians now working on the UK and world circuit doing whatthey do best… but without the rude bits! 60 mins

“A highlight for children... giving them a taste of some of the biggestnames in comedy with the fun, rowdy feel of a real comedy club”The Guardian

Age 6+ £4, £6 for adults

also on today.... 10.30 – 11.10amTALES FROM A TOP HATWith Patchwork Poppy See MONDAY pagefor detailsAge: 5 (ish) £3

11.30 – 1pmCRAFTY KIDSwith Jo PowellSee WEDNESDAY pagefor detailsAge: Up to 7 (ish) £4

2 – 2.30pmTHE STORY SOFAWho’s telling storiestoday?See MONDAY pagefor detailsAge: Up to 5 (ish) FREE

4 – 5.30pmCLOWN ALLEY CHOIR Singing because youlove it.See WEDNESDAY pagefor detailsAge: 6+ £4

10am – 1pm or2 – 5pm or 7 – 9.30pmURBAN SAFARI WORKSHOPBe transformed byConfluxSee WEDNESDAYpage for detailsAge: 11+£15 to take partin a workshopand perform onFriday 18th

THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER

URBAN SAFARI 11.30am – 3pm

Let the Urban Safari begin. A menagerie of chickens, aggressive swans,sealth and hafety officers, onesie wearers plus the physical theatre andstreet performers Conflux, all take to the streets, parks, shops andbackstreets of Peebles.

Ages: 11+ £15 to take part in a workshopand this performance

MAGIC WORKSHOP 4pm

with Morgan & West

Explore the mysterious world of magic. Find out some of the secrets ofthe spiffing time travelling chaps Morgan & West then prepare to amaze.

Age: 11+ £4

CLOWN ALLEY CHOIR 5pm

The Clown Alley Choir makes its debut performance. Join it for acelebration of Imaginarium singing.

Age: 6+ £4

CLOCKWORK MIRACLES 7pm

Morgan & West

Great Scott! Victorian magicians and all roundspiffing chaps Morgan & West (ITV’s Penn& Teller and Fool Us) present their award-winning show brimming over with bafflingmagic, unparalleled powers to tell the futureand a totally genuine ability to travelthrough time. No future is left unseen asthis pair burst into the twenty-first centurywith their trademark mixture of magic witand whimsy.

Age: 6+ £4, £6 for adults

FRIDAY 18 OCTOBERalso on today.... 10.30 – 11.10amTALES FROM A TOP HATWith Patchwork Poppy See MONDAY pagefor detailsAge: 5 (ish) £3

11.30 – 1pmCRAFTY KIDSWith Jo PowellSee MONDAY pagefor detailsAge: Up to 7 (ish) £4

2 – 2.30pmTHE STORY SOFAWho’s telling stories today?See MONDAY pagefor detailsAge: Up to 5 (ish) FREE

4 – 5pmCLOWN ALLEY CHOIR Singing because youlove it.See WEDNESDAY pagefor detailsAge: 6+ £4

10am – 1pm or2 – 5pm or 7 – 9.30pmURBAN SAFARI WORKSHOPBe transformed by ConfluxSee WEDNESDAYpage for detailsAge: 11+£15 to take partin a workshopand perform onFriday 18th

6 -7 pmOPEN MIC All you need is talent.See THURSDAY pagefor details£3

also on today.... 1 – 3pmTHE STORY SOFALIFE SAVING STORIESFavourite stories frompeople who help us.Come and join the fire,police and ambulanceservice, listen to theirfavourite stories and,maybe, sneak a peekinside their coolvehicles.

(Provided they are not busywith an emergency - whensomeone needs help theseguys have to go!)

FREE

SATURDAY 19 OCTOBERMAKING FACES Face-Painting 11am

Be transformed into a circus performer or a curious circus beastie byMetamorface face paint artists. All Day £2

JUGGLING WORKSHOP 12.30

Join Sam Williams and get a handle on juggling – drop inand have a go. 60mins

Age: Any £4

SONGWRITING WORKSHOP 2pm

Develop your skills by working with Zoe Bestel, Georgia Gordonand Jack Hinks - three young performers already making a nameon the music scene. 90mins

Age: 11+ £4

THE BIG GIG 7pm - late

Georgia Gordon and Zoe Bestel headline, bringing the ImaginariumFestival to a star-studded close.

Georgia is a 19 year old singer-songwriter whose unique vocal style andpoetic lyrics have made her one to watch.

“Georgia has a lot to say, and sings it beautifully”Kathy Stewart

Zoë is a 15 year old singer, songwriter andQueen of the uke. Signed to Distilled Recordafter only her third gig, her writing has beencompared to Lily Allen and Eliza Doolittle andher debut single ’35 missed calls’ has had over8,000 You Tube hits in the last year.

“She’s destined for stardom” Toby Young, The Spectator

www.zoebestel.co.uk

Jack Hinks www.jackhinks.co.uk www.facebook.com/jackhinksmusic

Becky and the Lunar Orchestrawww.beckyandthelunarorchestra.tumblr.comwww.facebook.com/BeckyandtheLunarOrchestraSee press, facebook and twitter for information on more support acts.

Age: 11+ £4, £6 for adults

Monday 14 October10.30am TALES FROM A TOP HAT up to 5 (ish)11.30am CRAFTY KIDSwith Sara Best up to 7 (ish)2pm THE STORY SOFA up to 5 (ish)2.30pm TIGER TALE PERFORMANCE 6+ 3.30pm TIGER TALE WORKSHOP 6+

Tuesday 15 October10.30am TALES FROM A TOP HAT up to 5 (ish)11.30am CRAFTY KIDSwith Sara Best up to 7 (ish)2pm THE STORY SOFA up to 5 (ish)2.30pm KNICK KNACK AND DOO DAD PERFORMANCE 3+3.30pm KNICK KNACK AND DOO DAD WORKSHOP 5+

Wednesday 16 October10am URBAN SAFARI WORKSHOP 11+10.30am TALES FROM A TOP HAT up to 5 (ish)11.30am CRAFTY KIDSwith Jo Powell up to 7 (ish)2pm URBAN SAFARI WORKSHOP 11+2pm THE STORY SOFA up to 5 (ish)4pm CLOWN ALLEY CHOIR 6+7pm URBAN SAFARI WORKSHOP 11+

Thursday 17 October10am URBAN SAFARI WORKSHOP 11+10.30am TALES FROM A TOP HAT up to 5 (ish)11.30am CRAFTY KIDSwith Jo Powell up to 7 (ish)2pm URBAN SAFARI WORKSHOP 11+2pm THE STORY SOFA up to 5 (ish)4pm CLOWN ALLEY CHOIR 6+6pm OPEN MIC 2013 11+7pm COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS 6+7pm URBAN SAFARI WORKSHOP 11+

Friday 18 October10am URBAN SAFARI WORKSHOP10.30am TALES FROM A TOP HAT up to 5 (ish)11.30am CRAFTY KIDSwith Jo Powell up to 7 (ish)11.30am URBAN SAFARI PERFORMANCE 11+2 pm THE STORY SOFA up to 5 (ish)4pm CLOWN ALLEY CHOIR 6+4pm MAGIC WORKSHOP 10+5pm CLOWN ALLEY CHOIR PERFORMANCE 6+6pm OPEN MIC 11+7pm CLOCKWORK MIRACLES 6+

Saturday 19 October11am MAKING FACES – FACE-PAINTING Any12.30pm JUGGLING WORKSHOP Any1pm THE STORY SOFA - LIFE SAVING STORIES up to 5 (ish)2pm SONGWRITING WORKSHOP 11+7pm THE BIG GIG 11+

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