Kids Events: 26-28 July, 2013

A theatre fest for you once again....

Locality: Yours Truly Alma, No.1, 1st floor, 17th E cross, CMH Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore

Date: July 26th - July 28th, 2013

Age group: 5 - 14 years

For those who missed the A.H.A theatre extravaganza, here is another chance to catch plays written and created especially for kids. Gillo Theatre Repertory is a Mumbai based group that works exclusively in theatre for young audiences and they are in back in Bangalore after popular demand with three wholesome and fun filled English plays. Each play comprises of a 40 minute performance, followed by a 20 minute break and then a 30 minute workshop. Performances are open to children and adults but the workshops are only for children.

Mister Jeejeebhoy And The Birds tells a tale of magic and mayhem as two sisters move into the home of an aunt who’s nice enough, but a bit strange. Stranger still, is what they find out about themselves!

The workshop will help children unleash their imagination and bring it alive through innovative theatre techniques.

Granny’s Saris a musical treat. It retells the adventures of Granny and her granddaughter Anu who go searching for a lost sari across the village.

The workshop will explore ways to make music with our body and with our voices, emphasising that we don't always need musical instruments. The workshop shall make children more aware of rhythms around and within themselves.

Mind Your Head uses object theatre’s a form of puppetry that uses ordinary things found in our homes, gardens, streets, and every other surrounding to weave tales.

The workshop aims to rediscover the hidden life of everyday things and create wonderful stories using day to day objects

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A parenting workshop for parents of 7 - 12 year olds

Locality: Kutoohala - A Space for curious minds, 1/1, Ratnavilas Rd, First Floor, Basavangudi, Bangalore

Date: July 27th, 2013

Timing: 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.

Age group: parents of 7 - 12 year olds

Fees: Rs. 500 for a parent and Rs. 750 for a couple

Learn non-punitive, respectful methods that will incorporate love, kindness and firmness into parenting. This introductory workshop is for parents who are looking for long-term parenting skills that will encourage children to think for themselves, become responsible and be self-confident and have greater respect for others.

This workshop will set the stage for deeper questions in oneself about approaches to parenting. It is designed for parents of 7 to 12 year olds and is filled with experiential activities, discussions and role-plays.

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Farm Trail

Locality: Soil and Soul, Jalahalli (pick up point for the event is Cubbon Park)

Date: July 27th, 2013

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Age group: 5 - 15 years

Fees: Rs.1000 per child

Join Soil & Soul on a day trip to a farm, Soil & Soul is a Bangalore based organization providing environmental education to children. Their objective is to help children discover the power of self and connect them with nature. This workshop aimed at kids above the age of 5 years is an educational trail that will include a session on food, its source and and hands on practice and information on organic farming.

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Bake a doodle doo

Locality: Little Elly,#5/2, 9th Cross, Kumara Park West , Bangalore.

Date: July 27, 2013

Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Age group: 8 - 13 years

A cupcake and cookie class for little chefs where they can learn the art of baking and frosting.

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Tanglish Tales

Locality: Atta Galatta, #134, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore 

Date: July 27, 2013

Timings: 6.30 p.m.

Age group: 6 - 60 years

Entry: Free

Vikram, from the popular theatre group Tahatto will intrigue you with stories in Tamil and English. Together with him, you can enter the world of animals and trees using stories indian folktales.

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