Aberdeen Performing Arts announces the successful applicant to the festive early years commission
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Earlier this year, three of Scotland’s largest cultural organisations joined forces to offer a unique, multi-year commission to create and produce three small-scale festive productions for early years audiences, each to be presented in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Inverness between Christmas 2021 and Christmas 2023.
A panel representing all three organisations has awarded commissions to the following productions-
Raw Material presents Unicorn Christmas Party which will open at The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen this Christmas.
Scottish Theatre Producers presents The Enormous Christmas Turnip which will open at Capital Theatres’ Studio in Edinburgh this Christmas.
Barrowland Ballet presents The Gift which will open at Eden Court Highlands this Christmas.
Unicorn Christmas Party at The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen runs from Saturday, December 4 to Thursday 23.
Join glittering, magical unicorns Melody and Luna, as they bring a little winter sunshine, moonlight, good times and lots of boogie into everyone's lives, with easy-to-follow dance moves and a soundtrack of Christmas hits.
Find your inner unicorn!
The Unicorns, Sarah-Rose Graber and Ruxy Cantir said: “We are thrilled to be bringing our brand-new show Unicorn Christmas Party to The Lemon Tree. After the success of our summer tour of Unicorn Dance Party we can't wait to get into the holiday spirit with our favourite Christmas tunes, stunning visuals, and fun dances for the whole family!
"There's going to be a lot of hand clapping and tail shaking.
"But most importantly, we're proud to be making work that is welcoming audiences safely back into the theatre and spreading some joy and sparkle during the most wonderful time of the year!”
Raw Material said: “Raw Material is delighted to be getting our sparkle on over the festive period with our Unicorn friends Melody and Luna and to be supporting live performance in Aberdeen, Inverness and Edinburgh over the next three years.”
Jane Spiers, chief executive of Aberdeen Performing Arts, said: “I am delighted that we have been able to team up with these two wonderful organisations to support home-grown talent and bring three fresh, exciting new productions to children and families across Scotland.
"We could not be more excited to have Unicorn Christmas Party coming to the Lemon Tree this Christmastime, it is sure to bring a splash of colour, fun and lots of glitter to our festive programme.”
Tickets will be available from the box office on 01224 641122 and via www.aberdeenperformingarts.com
