First Piano on the Moon (Revisited) – Will Pickvance

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Children's Shows (music, storytelling)

  • Venue 26
    Summerhall - TechCube 0
  • 11:50
  • Aug 27
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 5+ (5 and older)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
  • Group: Will Pickvance
  • Warnings and additional info: None
  • Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Mozart, via blues, tango and rock'n'roll. William's piano tricks are so impressive, school choose him to play at Mozart's birthday celebrations. Trouble is, he only does tricks. A chase through Salzburg. A moonlit haunted house. Enter Mozart, swapping genius wisdom for a glimpse of the future. Special adaptation featuring immersive hand-drawn animations and special guest. Children 18+ come, be enchanted, with or without kids. 'Wonderfully engaging storytelling, lovely piano playing, delightful animations' (National). 'About the power of music to transcend time... how real genius always welcomes the new' (Joyce McMillan, Scotsman).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Once in the courtyard, take the access ramp into the main reception, take a right down the corridor, past the cafe, through a corridor with neon strip lights in the walls(slightly inclined), past the red lecture and through the double doors into the ground floor of tech cube.

    • Wheelchair access type: Wheelchair accessible (please contact the venue for more information)

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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Sarah Page 26 days ago

This charming show managed to charm not only an extremely sceptical 8 year old, but his 40-something parents too. It's lively, touching, and manages the hard trick of not talking down to its children whilst still entertaining (and to be honest educating) the parents too. I'll be watching out for future shows by the same performer.

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Fiona Yeomans 32 days ago

Will is brilliantly talented, both musically and as a charming lively storyteller. Very funny, lots of visual content and audience participation. The children in the audience loved it but there is plenty of content for adults to enjoy too - musical in jokes etc. His actor co-performer also very funny and lively. Should be selling out every performance!

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Elizabeth Huston 41 days ago

The best children's show we saw, absolutely amazing piano playing, definitely worth your time.

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Meghan 43 days ago

Our whole family (with boys aged 11 and 7) loved this show. Inventive, engaging, funny and musically inspiring. The boys came away humming improvisations around famous tunes! Incredible piano playing and great acting. Highly recommend.

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Penny MacDonald 44 days ago

Virtuosity and warmth with a well constructed plot and tech back drops to engage the audience. Fantastic piano "tricks" and joyous homage to musical genres and Mozart. Zany piano and excellent acting - an exciting and uplifting little gem to entertain and inspire.

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Barbers 46 days ago

Excellent show, very much enjoyed by all our group comprising adults and older children.

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Visitor 46 days ago

Excellent show - the young people present clearly enjoyed it, as did I. Would strongly recommend.

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Theatre Travels 42 days ago

This light-hearted work has such integrity. It is made with care for its young audiences and is incredibly entertaining. Will Pickvance and team share the power of music in a tangible and artful way. It will leave you breathless with excitement and I guarantee you will never hear the tune “Happy Birthday” in the same way again.

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Disrupting Stages 42 days ago

Will Pickvance and team share the power of music in a tangible and artful way.

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All Edinburgh Theatre (4/5 stars) 43 days ago

As a family-friendly production – or a diversion to ease even the most jaded of palates – this comes heartily recommended.

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The List (3/5 stars) 47 days ago

This accomplished pianist will leave audiences with a positive message and plenty of prodigious playing.

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