Edinburgh International Children's Festival

06/06/2026

The party is raging. Will you get in?

It Would Be Such A Shame if You Missed Out. Final shows today! 🎉

Book your seat: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/whats-on/it-would-be-such-a-shame-if-you-missed-out

06/06/2026

Today’s Festival Highlight: Cheeky Zippy Violette by Théâtre des 4 mains and La Datcha ⛺

Cheeky Zippy Violette is a riot of fun for audiences! From sea storms to lunar landings, Violette dives into her wild imagination with humour and tenderness to bring everyday objects to life, and draws the audience into accomplices in her whirlwind adventure.

📅 On through Sunday 7 June
📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre
🗺️ Production from Belgium

Tickets available here: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/whats-on/cheeky-zippy-violette

05/06/2026

There's tons of buzz around It Would Be Such A Shame if You Missed Out - and rightfully so!

Festival Director Adjjima Na Patalung was super excited to catch the show with school children this morning before a delegate talk with the company, Theater Artemis!

05/06/2026

Cheeky Zippy Violette has stunned audiences child and adult alike! 🧡

This show deals with tough subjects of loss and grief through humour, imagination, and anarchy with lots of audience interaction. The performer's ability to engage with the audience authentically while guiding them on this journey is awe-inspiring! 👏

📅 On through Sunday 7 June
📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre
🗺️ Production from Belgium

Tickets still available: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/whats-on/cheeky-zippy-violette

05/06/2026

It Would Be Such A Shame if You Missed Out is EPIC! 🪩

Audiences are in for an immersive, absurd experience with this show. Whether you get invited to the party or sit back and enjoy the show, it's farcical, hilarious, and endlessly entertaining. 🕺🤠

🗓️ On through Saturday 6 June
📍 Traverse Theatre
🌍 Production from Netherlands

Get into the party: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/whats-on/it-would-be-such-a-shame-if-you-missed-out

05/06/2026

Today’s Festival Highlight: The Fabulous Tale of BasarKus by Company Lamento and L’Academie Fratellini 🎳

A dazzling display of juggling and acrobatics, two performers learn from each other as they explore their physicality, identity, and the wonders of growing up!

📅 On through Sunday 7 June
📍 The Studio Capital Theatres - Festival Theatre, Studio & King's Theatre
🗺️ Production from France

Get tickets while you can: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/whats-on/the-fabulous-tale-of-basarkus

04/06/2026

Cheeky Zippy Violette was an absolute hit with audiences at today's opening ✨⛺

Don't just take our word for it. One pupil said it was the greatest children's show he'd ever seen (we promise we didn't prompt him to say that 😂)!

You don't want to miss this show ⬇️

📅 On through Sunday 7 June
📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre
🗺️ Production from Belgium

Tickets available now: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/.../cheeky-zippy-violette

Théâtre des 4 mains

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Today’s Festival Highlight: It Would Be Such a Shame if You Missed Out by Theater Artemis and Theater Basel 🪩

Do you ever feel that you’re missing out? That life is happening outside of your control?

This show is a farcical exploration of FOMO where the most unexpected events take place on stage, and to everyone’s delight… with the audience! Get into the party while you can!

📅 On through Saturday 6 June
📍 Traverse Theatre
🗺️ Production from The Netherlands/Switzerland

Book your place at the party: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/whats-on/it-would-be-such-a-shame-if-you-missed-out

📸: Kurt Van Der Elst

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- A party happening in a glass box, a performer standing on the outside looking in.
- Three performers on stage, reflected in mirrors, all wearing concerned expressions.
- A party happening in a glass box, people wearing feather boas, colourful hats, inflatable doughnuts, and other party attire.