Event Type: Children
Eastgate Open Day
DATE:
Sat 5 August
TIME:
10AM – 3PM
PRICE:
FREE (Though face painting costs £2.50)
DESCRIPTION:
Music, acting, backstage tours, arts and crafts, dancing.
Drop into the Eastgate on Saturday 5 August 10am—3pm
…and try drama, dance, crafts and more. Enjoy outdoor art and performances in the café. Dive into the dress-up box, and find out all the things you can do at the Eastgate during the year.
Find your best face and enter the #stageface photo competition – or have it decorated with face paints for £2.50.
| 10am | Rhythm Kids
with Frances Taylor |
Rhythm and music games for 3-5 year olds. 30 min |
| 10.45am | Let’s Pretend
with Clare Prenton |
Drama fun for 3-5 year olds. 30 min |
| 11.15am
12.30pm 1.45pm |
Theatre Tour | Explore behind the scenes at the theatre—places only performers and staff usually see . 20 mins |
| 11.45am | Art Sparks
with Anna Nicholson |
Get creative outdoors using all sorts of materials and colours.
All ages welcome. 1hr |
| 1pm | Dancing in the Street
with InChorus & LiveforDance |
Launch into the song and dance that will (27th August) end up being the biggest musical street dance mob ever seen in the Borders. All ages. |
| 2pm | Adult Dance class
with Sara Boles |
Step out in style in this fun dance taster session. 1hr |
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