Friday March 20th 2026

Children's Classic Concerts Magic performing at Perth Theatre
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Luke Jackson
The Brunton’s Haddington venue the Corn Exchange, offers lots of fun for families. The attractive town also boasts cafes, independent shops, a river walk and play parks.
Experience a whirlwind of excitement and surprises with The Ultimate Bubble Show on Thursday 16 April at 2pm. Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays. Prepare to be amazed as Ray creates a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carousel, a bubble ghost, and even a tornado inside a bubble!
The show was inspired by Ray’s work with SEND schools, adult neurodivergent groups, and science centres across Europe.
Children’s Classic Concerts bring a carnival of musical acrobatics and live magic on Saturday 16 May at 3pm with Big Top Brass. Performed by Thistle Brass – Children’s Classic Concerts’ brass quintet and presented by Owen Gunnell alongside an astonishing Magic Circle magician. This promises to be an unforgettable performance that will entertain the whole family.
Children’s Classic Concerts are specifically designed to appeal to children age 4 – 12, with fun for all the family. Performances last 1 hour and are full of popular classics (as well as music that might be less familiar) and audience participation. There is never any pressure to ‘sit still’, with entertainment suitable for neurodivergent family members.
Family favourite Artie Trezise is back with his Singing Kettle show on Saturday 6 June at 2pm. Celebrating 10 years of his solo show, Artie delivers a feel-good, family, singalong extravaganza!
Packed with fun, laughter, and loads of audience participation, this is the show where everyone gets to join in the action with much loved classics such as Tattie Soup, Buy Me A Banana, Little Bunny Fou Fou and the legendary Shove Yer Granny Aff a Bus.
With the original Singing Kettles hiding the clues, this is a nostalgic kettle-laden show for everyone. As always the young audience are invited to dress-up, this time in something sparkly.
Find out more about The Brunton’s family shows at www.thebrunton.co.uk.
Brunton Theatre Trust is dedicated to bringing the very best theatre, music, dance, comedy, children’s shows, screenings, entertainment and participatory activities to East Lothian, sharing this with as many people as possible.
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