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Starcatchers is Scotland’s Arts and Early Years organisation. We create performances and creative experiences for babies and children from birth to 5 years and the adults who care for them. Find us at starcatchers.org.uk
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...
November 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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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)
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
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November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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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November 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
⭐️ 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...
» Starcatchers & Platform: Early Years Artist Residency - Starcatchers
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November 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
💙 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...
November 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
⏰ 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...
» Starcatchers Seek New Board Members - Starcatchers
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November 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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/
Laaaunch!
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November 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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.
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🎉 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 ❤️ ⬇️
November 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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...
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
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November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🎭 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
» Performer call out for ISLAND - Starcatchers
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October 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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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)
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
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October 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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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! 🚀
Remaining stops on the Laaaunch! tour:
@pitlochryft.bsky.social | 21st Oct
Paisley Arts Centre | 23rd–24th Oct
PerthTheatre | 28–29 Oct
Platform | 31 Oct–1 Nov
Carnegie Hall | 6-7 Nov

Book your tickets for Laaaunch! 🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
» Laaaunch! - Starcatchers
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October 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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
October 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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
October 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Why should you become a Starcatchers' board member? 🤔

Listen to board member, Leah Duncan-Karrim about how she finds being on the Starcatchers board and why you should join 🤩

🔗 Find out more and apply at starcatchers.org.uk/about/jobs-opportunities
October 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
#happyfriday 🤩

It might be nearly the weekend, but we are raring to go! Laaaunch! an adventure of galactic proportions, made especially for tiny humans, birth - 12 months is heading to @pitlochryft.bsky.social this Tue 21st Oct

🎟️ Book your tickets for Laaaunch! 🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
October 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Interested in becoming a Starcatchers board member but maybe haven't been on a board before?

Here are a few answers to some questions to support you to apply to become a Starcatchers board member.

💡 Find out more ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/starcat...

#BecomeABoardMember #BoardOpportunities
October 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
👀 New research from the Young Audiences group

Take a look at this new research report focused on 2 different elements: equity & access by Kirstin Georgia Abraham; & the voices and rights of babies, children and young people by Victoria Beesley

📖 ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/young-a...
October 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Delighted that Cashback for Young Parents are finalists in the Fantastic for Families awards 🥳

This national awards programme celebrates the best creative opps, activities & initiatives for families & older people across the UK. We are proud to stand alongside 25 inspiring orgs making a difference.
October 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Reposted by StarcatchersUK
If you have leadership skills, can think strategically & have a passion for the role creativity plays within child development, @starcatchersuk.bsky.social are looking for new board members: buff.ly/rr1vZ9B (30 Nov 2025)
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
buff.ly
October 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Time for a wee break 💤

The team are having a well earned break before heading to:
@pitlochryft.bsky.social | 21st Oct
Paisley Arts Centre | 23rd–24th Oct
PerthTheatre | 28–29 Oct
Platform | 31 Oct–1 Nov
Carnegie Hall | 6-7 Nov

Book your tickets for Laaaunch! 🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
October 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🌟 Starcatchers is looking for new board members! 🌟

We're looking for passionate, creative, & strategic thinkers to join our Board of Trustees.

If you’re passionate about creativity in early childhood & want to make a difference, we want to hear from you ❤️

🔗 ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/starcat...
October 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"The pace & way the team engaged was amazing. So child led & responsive to them."

Today, Dot, Dash & Minim had the pleasure of meeting the wee ones at Kilmaron School as part of our tour bringing Laaaunch! inspired play sessions to ASN schools.

🔗starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
October 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM