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Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival

Playhouse Theatre during the Edinburgh International Festival

Described by The Scotsman as an indispensable part of the Scottish and international theatre scene, the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival offers the chance to see award-winning productions from across the globe.

Discover seven days worth of entertainment held across six venues. This family-friendly festival, part of the wider Edinburgh Festivals programme, aims to ensure that children of all ages can experience the delights of live theatre.

Aimed specifically at children, young people and families, the 2013 festival will take place from 6 - 13 May. Offering an excellent mixture of classic and contemporary theatre, the Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival is sure to capture the imagination of both young and old alike.

Previous years have included a wide variety of shows that people of all ages loved, with everything from a show celebrating the 40th anniversary of Mr Benn to Potato Needs a Bath, a musical puppet show that featured a variety of vegetables and Is This a Dagger? the story of Macbeth.

Attracting skilled performers from around the world to complement the local talent, the 24th annual Bank of Scotland Imaginate Festival is the perfect festival for a memorable family day out.