With schools closing for the mid-term February holiday this week, we’ve been looking at what parents and carers can do with their youngsters in and around Edinburgh.
The Capital’s schools are closed during this school week of February 13-17 for the annual holiday break, with parents and carers looking for ways to keep their little ones entertained this week.
There is so much on offer for parents and carers to do with their children in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including outdoor classrooms, the circus, theatre and musical shows, a sci-fi convention and out of this world activities. While discounted train tickets also give families the opportunity to maybe take a day trip somewhere.
9. Children's theatre
Get ready to set sail with Forth Children's Theatre in their upcoming production of Anything Goes! A hilarious shipboard romp wrapped in one of Cole Porter's most magical scores. The group will perform the show from February 15-18, 7.30pm at the RCCG Edinburgh Tabernacle, 41 - 42 Inverleith Gardens. This delightful musical will be directed by Debs Anderson and choreographed by Taylor Doig. Tickets available at www.forthchildrenstheatre.org/upcoming-shows or by calling 07415082493. Stock image of the group performing Seussical The Musical in 2013. Photo: unknown
10. Bring It On: The Musical
Edinburgh University Footlights returns to the Edinburgh stage with 'Bring It On' from 14th to 18th February at The Pleasance Theatre. This high-flying, high-energy Broadway hit features music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton), music by Tom Kitt (Next to Normal) and libretto by Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q). Vibrant, electrifying and feel-good - this is a show you won’t want to miss! Shows are at 7.30pm (2.30pm matinee Saturday). Tickets, priced £10- £15 are available at https://fixr.co/event/bring-it-on-tickets-309144382. Pictured above are the Edinburgh University Footlights group for 'Fame: The Musical' in 2018. Photo: Andrew Perry