Looking for family-friendly things to do this summer? Why not take your kids to the theatre or encourage them to take part in creative workshops?
Live theatre offers children the chance to engage in a fictional world and lets their curiosity run wild in a fun and safe environment. There are also studies showing that engagement with drama encourages creative thinking and originality.
Being part of local theatre groups can help children build self-esteem, teach them how to collaborate with others, how to be patient and tolerant. and even help them with time-management skills.
So, we decided to round-up some of the best family-friendly events in Aberdeen that you can take the little ones in your family to see this summer.
And when you scroll down, you’ll also find a few workshops – including a writing and illustration workshop with Sheena Blackhall and a jukebox musical workshop – that older children may be interested in.
Milkshake Live – Milkshake Monkey’s Musical: July 18 @ The Tivoli
Families are invited to join Paddington, Daisy & Ollie, Milo, Noddy, Pip and Posy, and Blue’s Clues to learn family-friendly songs and dances later this month.
Tickets: From £18.56 and can be purchased here
PAW Patrol Live! Race To The Rescue: July 26 @ P&J Live
Based on Nickelodeon’s hit animated TV series, PAW Patrol Live! Race To The Rescue brings the popular pups to the stage for an action-packed, high-energy musical adventure.
Tickets: From £18.25 and can be purchased here
The Polar Bears Go Go Go!: July 28 @ The Lemon Tree
The Polar Bears are back with another adventure and this time they are off on their holidays. What could go wrong? Join the very lovable but slightly hapless duo as they set off on their holiday adventures.
Tickets: From £13.20 and can be booked here
Funbox Presents: Jungle Party: August 6 @ Music Hall
Featuring many singalong classics such as Down In The Jungle and Baby Bumblebee, as well as new songs, Jungle Party promises to be jumbo-sized join-in fun for all the family.
Tickets: From £17 and can be booked here
Billionaire Boy: August 10-13 @ His Majesty’s
This show follows Joe Spud who’s the richest boy in the country. He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money… but what Joe doesn’t have is friends.
Tickets: From £20 and can be purchased here
BambinO: August 26-28 @ MH Big Sky Studio
Co-produced by Scottish Opera, BambinO is a magical piece of music theatre for infants up to 12 months which is set in a captivating world of bright colours, fluffy clouds, and quirky characters.
Don’t miss your chance to experience this unique celebration of the power of music and the infant imagination.
Tickets: From £16 and can be purchased here
Family-friendly summer events and workshops in Aberdeen
- Star In Your Own Jukebox Musical: July 18 @ Aberdeen Arts Centre: A fun-filled day of singing, acting and dancing through fantastic musicals. This five-hour-long workshop is aimed at children aged 12-17.
Tickets: £25 and can be booked here - Writing & Illustration Workshop with Sheena Blackhall: July 19 @ Aberdeen Arts Centre: Aimed at children aged 8-12, this one-hour workshop will be hosted by acclaimed local poet and storyteller Sheena Blackhall. Pencils, notebooks and relevant material will be provided.
Tickets: £6.50 and can be purchased here
- Family Clubbercise: July 19 @ Aberdeen Arts Centre: An hour of fun dances in the dark with glow sticks and disco lights.
Tickets: £10 and can be purchased here
Conversation