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Supported by Creative Scotland, the company is based at the Brunton Theatre

Catherine Wheels is Scotland’s most celebrated producer of work for children and young people, with 34 inspirational and original productions presented in 26 countries since 1999.

11/06/2026

Catherine Wheelers Gill and Louise are back from a brilliant couple of days working with playwrights and actors, developing new work for young audiences in Aberdeen. Thanks to Light The Blue for inviting us to be part of the Festival and to get to work with such inspiring new voices....And big thanks to our wonderful young audiences!

Assembly: A Scratch For Wee Ones: Aberdeen Performing Arts in partnership with Catherine Wheels Theatre Company and Playwrights' Studio, Scotland

Writers: Joanne McGuiness, Sarah Ord and Alex Zawalnyski.
Actors: Ewan Somers, Lisa Livingstone, Lori Stott and Tiana Milne-Watson.

04/06/2026

The Edinburgh International Children's Festival is in full swing this week in Edinburgh and today Catherine Wheels are performing THREE shows as part of the festival.

In Granton, school children and delegates will be treated to performance in their school of Lightning Ridge, young ones will be charmed by In Time at the Traverse Theatre, and older children will be wowed by the spectacular The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Te****le Girl at Assembly Roxy.

We're incredibly proud to be bringing such brilliant work to this year's festival, and to be working with inspiring artists, partners and teams on all three productions.

And the Catherine Wheels team will be having a lie down next week!

28/05/2026

⭐️ “Part fairytale, part dream, part daredevil circus – and all of it feels magical...One of those rare experiences where you feel you’ve seen something genuinely original and special - created here in Scotland, by artists who are clearly at the top of their game.” ⭐️

we couldn't have said it better ourselves A view from Edinburgh 😊

Through breathtaking aerial circus, Feather Boy and Te****le Girl discover the joy of friendship, belonging, and becoming who they’ve always known themselves to be. This visually stunning show for ages 8–12 flies into the Edinburgh International Children's Festival this weekend and there are limited tickets available!

Assembly Roxy
31 May – 7 June

19/05/2026

📅 Sharing for our friends at Young Audiences Network Scotland:

Young Audiences Network Scotland (YANS) connects people creating and presenting theatre, dance and multi-artform performances for babies, children, and young people in Scotland.

Please join us for an informal event on 4th June at the Traverse Theatre from 5-6pm to connect with colleagues from across the Sector and hear more about our plans for the development of the Network. This event is during the Edinburgh International Children's Festival. Find out more about the programme and other delegate opportunities here: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/whats-on/

Please email [email protected] if you can join us on 4th June or if you would like to be added to the YANS mailing list.

15/05/2026

✨FINAL WEEKEND✨

MAKE SPACE 2026 applications close on Monday 18th May at 11am.

Catherine Wheels is offering £5,000 and support for two artists/collectives in Scotland to explore bold new ideas for young audiences.

No finished show needed. Just an idea you’re excited to explore.

Writers, musicians, theatre-makers, designers, choreographers, creatives of all kinds - we want to hear from you.

Find out more and apply:
https://loom.ly/UqC5XDc

08/05/2026

✨ ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES ✨

Our award-winning show for ages 8+, The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Te****le Girl, is coming to the Edinburgh International Children's Festival and we have two accessible performances. Please help us spread the word.

🪶 BSL interpreted performance
Sun 31 May - 17:15

🪼 Relaxed performance
Sun 7 June - 16:00

A touching, visually stunning show about friendship, belonging and transformation. Expect breathtaking aerial circus, Chinese poles, feathers flying through the air, ocean-like lighting and powerful physical storytelling.

Produced by Catherine Wheels, commissioned by Imaginate, created in association with the National Theatre of Scotland, supported by Assembly.

Tickets via: https://loom.ly/gEALit0
National Theatre of Scotland Imaginate UK Edinburgh International Children's Festival

01/05/2026

The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Te****le Girl is making it's debut at Edinburgh International Children's Festival in just 30 days and we're thrilled to be bringing this spectacular show to Edinburgh International Children's Festival where it should have premiered last year!

Two friends take to the sky in a breathtaking aerial performance - spinning, soaring, and defying gravity. A girl who wants to be a monster. A boy who dreams of flight. A story about friendship, transformation, and finding where you belong.

Edinburgh International Children's Festival
Sunday 31 May - Sunday 7 June
Assembly Roxy
Ages 8+

Tickets on sale now via imaginate.org.uk
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by Vainglorious Productions and produced by Catherine Wheels Theatre Company commissioned by Edinburgh International Children's Festival created in association with National Theatre of Scotland and supported by Assembly Roxy .

29/04/2026

Lovely to see the East Lothian town of East Linton recognised as one of Scotland’s best places to live. We’re proud that our 2022 community project East Linton Voices received a mention in this The Times and The Sunday Times article, highlighting its contribution to the village’s creative life.

It’s always a joy to make work in our home county of East Lothian.

24/04/2026

🌳 In Time at Edinburgh International Children's Festival.

We're counting down to the time when In Time makes its UK Premiere at the Edinburgh International Children's Festival next month!

In Time is a playful, gentle and highly visual show that shares the joys and frustrations of parenting a new life. Created in partnership with Teater Refleksion , Andy Manley and De Røde Heste.

1-4 June, Traverse Theatre.

21/04/2026

Listen up! MAKE SPACE 2026 - ONE MONTH TO APPLY.

Make Space is our artist development programme supporting new work for young audiences. Since launching in 2020, we’ve supported 15 artists across three editions to explore bold, imaginative ideas for children’s theatre - and we’re excited to continue this with a fourth round in 2026.

We’re offering funding for two artists or collectives to develop new ideas for young audiences. This is not about creating a finished piece, but about giving you the time and space to explore, experiment, and shape how and where your work could exist.

Deadline: 11am Monday 18 May 2026
Project runs: Sep 2026 – Mar 2027

At least one selected artist will be from an under-represented background.

Help us spread the word and share this post.

Find out more https://loom.ly/UqC5XDc

Image: The Last Forecast by Bridie Gane (Make Space recipient 2021). Image by Sally Jubb.

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Brunton Theatre
Musselburgh
EH216AF

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441316535255

Website

http://www.catherinewheels.co.uk/

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