Sensational Spree programme lined up
Event promises fun for all the family during holidays
There’s lots of family fun in store at Paisley’s annual Spree festival.
Event organisers have just announced their family programme, and there will be lots to keep children entertained this October break.
The majority of the family shows are free to attend and will offer all sorts of experiences for children.
The National Theatre of Scotland will perform its fun new show Rocket Post, which has a great mix of songs and storytelling and is full of humour, heart and hope for the future.
The show is based on a true story set in the Western Isles in 1934 and is described as a tale of miscommunication, vaulting ambition and the joyous discoveries that happen when everything goes wrong.
Jackie Wylie, Artistic Director of the National Theatre of Scotland, said: “I am thrilled that the National Theatre of Scotland is able to take part in the fabulous festival that is The Spree and share our delightful new family show Rocket Post and accompanying workshop with Paisley audiences.”
And if you are up for an exciting challenge, then you can take part in Big Telly Company’s Operation Paisley: Alien Pursuit.
This is a game for families where they are challenged with deciphering a number of clues as a team.
Little ones will be kept entertained with a range of activities from interactive Bookbug sessions and opportunities to meet Badger the Mystical Mutt, star of a series of chart-topping illustrated children’s books. There will also be old favourites such as a Punch and Judy puppet show.
Also taking place over the festival is a comedy show written and performed by children who have participated in workshops where they will learn how to write and deliver sketches based on their own funny experiences.
Meanwhile music fans can learn more about Gaelic singing and drumming at Fèis Phàislig Workshops or find their groove with the award-winning Buddy Beat group.
Older children interested in digital art will have the opportunity to participate in a digital graffiti board session where they can also learn about coding with Computer Xplorers.
Craft enthusiasts can unleash their creative flair at jewellery workshops while budding artists and writers can join AS Creatives for a range of activity workshops covering everything from art to creative writing and poetry.
Paisley 2021 bid director, Jean Cameron, said: “The Spree programme this year offers so many opportunities for kids of all ages to get involved and explore their talents by sampling a diverse range of creative activities.
“The scale and range of acts and activities taking place as part of The Spree has continued to grow in recent years and is now firmly established as a key date in Scotland’s festival calendar.
“This year is shaping up to be the best yet, with a number of unique performances in support of Paisley’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2021.
“It really will offer something for everyone.”
Places for many of the family activities and performances can be booked online at www.thespree.co.uk, which will tale place from Friday, October 13, to Tuesday, October 24.
Tickets can be bought online at www. thespree.co.uk and from Renfrewshire Leisure on 0300 300 1210.
Tickets are also on sale in InCube Shop, 9b Gilmour Street; Paisley Arts Centre, New Street; and Feel the Groove, Causeyside Street.