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Playground Festival | Playground An exciting new festival for babies, young children and their families taking place across Kent from Friday 22 – Sunday 31 May 2026, hosting some of the most inspiring national and international work ...

We’re delighted to be part of @playgroundkent.bsky.social ’s brand-new festival, which shines a spotlight on the creativity of babies, young children, and their families. The festival runs Friday 22 – Sunday 31 May 2026.

More info ⬇️
www.playgroundkent.co.uk/playground-f...

Playground Festival | Playground An exciting new festival for babies, young children and their families taking place across Kent from Friday 22 – Sunday 31 May 2026, hosting some of the most inspiring national and international work ...

We’re thrilled to share that ISLAND—a new production created by Starcatchers and Frozen Charlotte , in association with @edchildrensfest.bsky.social — will be heading to Kent’s first early years festival, @playgroundkent.bsky.social Festival. More info: www.playgroundkent.co.uk/playground-f...

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From babies to 100-year-olds, Wester Hailes is coming together to create something truly magical—through window displays, bunting, crocheted snowballs, events, and more. We’re so proud of everyone making this celebration special for the whole community.

#Narnia #WesterHailes #artistsincommunities

A crotched snowball resting on a person's hand

✨ A big thank you to our amazing Wester Hailes community! ✨
This lovely little snowball was made by one of our #ExpectingSomething families, and she’s already created many more for our Narnia festive experience. Let’s celebrate this wonderful mum and her creativity! 👏

» Starcatchers & Platform: Early Years Artist Residency - Starcatchers

📣Calling all #EarlyYears artists

Starcatchers & Platform are commissioning an Early Years Artist/s to create a brand-new event for little ones to be shared as part of Made in Easterhouse 20:26 – 26 creative projects celebrating our 20th anniversary ⬇️ starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/starcat...

Young child laying next to an adult who is smiling next to them. Performers are also laying down round the space.

A tender, sensory experience for curious little minds.

Created by Scottish Dance Theatre in collaboration with Starcatchers, Little Ray invites children aged 3–5 to discover a rainbow of emotions through movement, colour & play.

Book ➡️ dundeerep.co.uk/events/littl...

Starcatchers Productions Ltd: Board Members - YTAS Starcatchers is seeking new trustees to join their board. If you have leadership skills, can think strategically & have a passion for the role creativity

If you have leadership skills, can think strategically & have a passion for the role creativity plays within child development, Starcatchers @starcatchersuk.bsky.social are looking for new board members: buff.ly/Bc02XXu (30 Nov 2025)

A huge thank-you to Calder Glen for your inspiring creativity. Your amazing ideas will now be part of Narnia, a magical festive experience for families across Wester Hailes, Sighthill and Broomhouse.

Artist Kerry Cleland dressed as Reindeer and artist Amie Burns-Walker dressed as Ms Beaver

Look who stopped by Calder Glen Nursery last week! 🤩

Reindeer and Mrs Beaver enjoyed a truly magical visit— the children decided that they would whip up delicious Narnia biscuits together and helped Reindeer and Mrs Beaver to create an incredible snow-spinning machine ❄️✨

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We are especially keen to engage an artist from a background typically underrepresented in early years arts. This commission is open to artists from marginalised backgrounds, specifically global majority artists, disabled artists, d/Deaf artists and/or artists from working-class backgrounds.

» Starcatchers & Platform: Early Years Artist Residency - Starcatchers

⭐️ Artist Opportunity ⭐️

Starcatchers + Platform are commissioning an Early Years Artist to create a new event for Made in Easterhouse 20:26, celebrating our 20th anniversaries!

Interested in making work for early years audiences? Apply here⬇️ starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/starcat...

» The Voice of the Baby In Practice - Starcatchers

Babies are still overlooked when it comes to #ChildrensRights, and we’re committed to changing that.

Our Voice of the Baby approach utilises the artistic environment to ensure the views of pre- and non-verbal children are included in decision-making.

🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/work/the-voi...

💙 Happy #WorldChildrensDay 🌍
We believe babies birth - 5, need access to arts & culture now more than ever. For the youngest children, the arts are essential. Creativity helps wee ones make sense of the world, understand their feelings, & have their voices heard
🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/work/the-voi...

» Starcatchers Seek New Board Members - Starcatchers

We value diverse voices and especially welcome applicants historically excluded from governance roles. If you have previously thought that you don’t fit the traditional profile of a board member, but you are inspired to contribute to our work, get in touch!

🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/starcat...

» Starcatchers Seek New Board Members - Starcatchers

⏰ There is still time to apply to be a Starcatchers board member
If you have leadership skills, are a strategic thinker, imaginative, and have a passion for the role creativity plays within child development and education, we want to hear from you! Find out more ⬇️ starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/starcat...

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Laaaunch!

Delighted to announce that Laaaunch! is part of Polka Theatre's Spring/Summer 2026 season 🤩

Laaaunch! our adventure of galactic proportions, made especially for tiny humans, birth - 12 months, will be heading to #Wimbledon 22nd - 26th April ✨ We can't wait!

🎟️ polkatheatre.com/event/laaaunch/

Only 2 more sleeps till the @creativeedinburgh awards 🎉

Our amazing Expecting Something mums and artists are ready to celebrate alongside the other inspiring nominees. So proud of this beautiful community at Whale Arts #WesterHailes 💛 None of this would be possible without our wonderful families.

Kate Bonney: Lighting Designer
Jade Adamson: Movement Consultant
Fiona Fraser: Production Manager
Dayna Cumming: Stage Manager
Corinne Bills: Production Technician
Gemma Smith: Producer

🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch

Fiona Ferrier: Creator & Performer
Rachel Colles: Creator & Performer
Susan Appelbe: Composer & Performer
Rory Clark: Performer
Tim Licata: Creative Collaborator & Performer
Katie Innes: Set & Costume Designer
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A picture of the Laaaunch! performance team in front of the Laaaunch! set

🎉 That’s a wrap for Laaaunch! 2025 🔴
Over 9 amazing weeks, we visited 13 venues across Scotland — meeting so many curious wee ones & their wonderful families. Huge thanks to our brilliant audiences, partner venues & the incredible Laaaunch! creative team who made it all happen ❤️ ⬇️

Little Ray | Dundee Rep Scottish Dance Theatre, in collaboration with  Starcatchers, presents a unique dance experience for young children and their caregivers. Little Ray is a ca

Looking for a show for your wee one aged 3 - 5 years this December? 🎭

Don't miss Little Ray by Scottish Dance Theatre, in collaboration with Starcatchers, a unique dance experience for young children 3-5 yrs & their grown-ups 🌈

Book tickets at dundeerep.co.uk/events/littl...

» Performer call out for ISLAND - Starcatchers

🎭 Performer call-out
We’re seeking a dance or physical theatre artist for ISLAND, a new show by Starcatchers, Frozen Charlotte & Imaginate celebrating the bond between babies & grown-ups 💛
📍 Workshop audition: 6 Nov
⏰ Apply by 1 Nov midnight
🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/performer-call-out-for-island

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback @kirstyferns.bsky.social ! Lovely to hear you enjoyed the performance 😊

Starcatchers Productions Ltd: Board Members - YTAS Starcatchers is seeking new trustees to join their board. If you have leadership skills, can think strategically & have a passion for the role creativity

If you have leadership skills, can think strategically & have a passion for the role creativity plays within child development, Starcatchers @starcatchersuk.bsky.social are looking for new board members: buff.ly/Ud5pXZF (30 Nov 2025)

It was a very special privilege to catch this production this morning. Incredible work by a brilliant organisation! If you have a wee one (12months or younger) do try and take them along, you’ll both be spellbound! 🚀

A photo of Tim Licata looking at the camera wearing a red nose and red boiler suit

Today marks Tim Licata’s final performance as Dash in our Laaaunch! 2025 tour 🔴

Tim, thank you for being an incredible part of the team. You stepped into the role with ease & made it entirely your own. It’s been an absolute joy to have you on this tour with us 💫

🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch

A graphic for the 2025 Creative Edinburgh Awards

Exciting news! 🤩
Our Expecting Something programme in #WesterHailes is a finalist for the Creative Edinburgh Community Award 2025! Big thanks to Creative Edinburgh – and congrats to all the finalists! 🎉
🎨 starcatchers.org.uk/work/expecti...
🏆 Winners announced 14 Nov: creative-edinburgh.com/awards