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Scottish Opera The Undersea World of Bubble McBea Thursday 19 - Sunday 22 June, Festival Theatre

School performances Thu 10.00am and 1.30pm, Fri 10.00am Public performances Fri 2.00pm, Sat 10.00am & 1.00pm, Sun 11.00am & 2.00pm Running Time 1 hour Score by Alan Penman Lyrics by Allan Dunn The Undersea World of Bubble McBea is a magical interactive operatic adventure for 3 to 6 year olds told entirely through song. Featuring puppetry, dance, film animation and a host of larger than life characters, Bubble McBea tells the tale of Bubble, a young girl living on a Scottish island with her dad - madcap inventor Barnacle McBea. As Bubble’s adventure unravels she discovers all about the rich variety of life under the sea and she begins to understand how little mistakes can cause BIG problems. She also learns all about energy; how it is made and, most importantly, how it can be conserved. Designed to help the youngest members of our society find out more about the natural world that surrounds them, Bubble McBea is full of fishy fun - perfect for families with fins and without! Play your part in the fun. Ticket prices include a CD of songs for you to learn before coming to see the show - so there's no excuse not to join in! Public performances: tickets £6, family saver tickets available. To book call the Box Office on 0131 529 6000. School performances: Tickets £5 plus one teacher free per 10 pupils booked. Please call Group Sales on 0131 529 6005 to book.

Curve Foundation Dance Company - Meet the Company Wednesday 30 April 7.15pm, Dance Base

Relax with a complimentary glass of wine and meet The Curve Foundation Dance Company in a relaxed and informal setting. To celebrate the company’s 10th anniversary, Artistic Director Ross Cooper will be directing a new full length production of The Four Seasons by Vivaldi that will be shown at a Gala Performance at the King’s Theatre on 20 May alongside stars from Merce Cunningham Dance Company, Scottish Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre. Ross will show some work, discuss elements from the new production and will introduce new dancers as well as old faces dancing with the company in 2008. For more information and to book tickets please contact Dance Base on 0131 225 5525.

Scottish Ballet - Romeo & Juliet Romeo & Juliet Insight Event Saturday 17 May 11.00am - 1.00pm, Festival Theatre An ideal event for ages 10+, an introductory talk on the making of Romeo & Juliet including an insight into costumes, music and characters. Catch a glimpse of the dancers taking class and discover what happens behind the scenes. Tickets: Full Price £5.00 Concession £3.00 Family Ticket £12.00 (4 people) To purchase tickets please contact the Box Office direct on 0131 529 6000. Tickets not available online and must be bought in conjunction with a ticket for the performance.

Scottish Ballet - Outside In Saturday 27 September 4.00pm – 5.00pm, Festival Theatre

Never been to a dance performance? Been to dance shows but would like to know more? Outside In is a fascinating look at Scottish Ballet's Autumn Season. You will learn more about choreography, artistic inspiration, music, design and lighting; illustrated by Scottish Ballet dancers, orchestra and artistic team. An exciting, demystifying and enriching experience. Tickets: £5 (get a discount on the Autumn Season when you book tickets at the same time) To book call the Box Office on 0131 529 6000.

SCOTTISH OPERA - UNWRAPPED Are you new to opera or have you always wondered how staging opera works? Join the full orchestra of Scottish Opera, singers, technical crew and a special presenter for a different perspective on a selection of key scenes from the season’s productions, revealing some of the trade secrets of staging large-scale opera. This might include how to stage a realistic fight scene or why a scene has been lit in a particular way. You may even have the rare opportunity to see what happens during a scene change. Unwraps are suitable for all the family and perfect for anyone fascinated by what happens behind the scenes! Unwraps are FREE but ticketed – please contact the box office on 0131 529 6000 to book. All Unwraps are held at the Festival Theatre 6.00pm - 7.00pm.

Falstaff - Unwrapped Thursday 19 June 2008 A Night at the Chinese Opera - Unwrapped Tuesday 24 June 2008

THEATRE TOURS For groups of up to 30 people, we offer an ACCESS ALL AREAS tour of both the King's and Festival Theatres. Experience for yourself the excitement of being onstage and backstage. For further information please contact our Theatre Manager, Caroline Brophy on 0131 662 1112.

JOIN IN ON... Pre and Post Show Talks... Details listed in the Talks section of our website. Workshops... Details listed in the Workshop page of our website. If you have any questions or would like to contact us, please email Education Department

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