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Did you know…?
Since 2017, the new Imaginate at… Residencies have placed artists with organisations and venues like Birds of Paradise, The Work Room, Citymoves, The Tron, and The National Theatre of Scotland.
2017
Edinburgh International Children’s Festival
What’s in a name?
In 2017 the Festival got (another!) new name, this time as part of an important re-brand that differentiated the Festival from Imaginate’s year-round work as a national organisation. Although the Festival has a high international profile, local audiences and new generations of parents aren’t as familiar with the Imaginate name; the new branding clarifies exactly what audiences can expect from a visit to the Children’s Festival.
Edinburgh – celebrating the Festival’s location
International – reflecting the Festival’s truly global outlook
Children – giving a platform to excellent performances created specifically for children and young people
Festival – recognising the Festival as part of a network of major festivals, in the world’s leading festival city
Wee Night Out
2017 saw the culmination of the first Wee Night Out project. It brought together a team of young people (aged 10-15) from Craigmillar who saw lots of performances during the 2016 Festival Fringe before selecting their two favourites (Evil and Into the Water) to be presented at the Children’s Festival, as well at Lyra in Craigmillar. Watch the video below to hear them tell the story in their own words…
