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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
That magical moment when your wee one connects with a performance ❤️

Our performances are tried and tested by the experts themselves - babies 👶

ICYMI, we’re touring THREE shows for ages birth–12 months in 2026: 🚀 Laaaunch! 🏝️ ISLAND 🌊 Float

👀 Keep your eyes peeled for more info

🎥by Ben Winger.
January 21, 2026 at 4:26 PM
💫 My first Starcatchers experience was taking my daughter to see MamaBabaMe in 2018. It was her first theatre show & at 18 months, she was completely mesmerised. A truly beautiful introduction to theatre for my wee baby 💛
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January 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
✨ Share your Starcatchers story!

As we celebrate 20 years, we’d love to hear your memories — from productions and community projects to Creative Skills sessions. Big or small, your story matters 🫶

Share via the link, DM us, or email [email protected]
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January 14, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Starting a new year always means taking time to reflect on the year gone by.

As we reflect on the year gone by, we couldn’t resist sharing some of these wonderful moments from our projects, productions, and Early Years development programmes from last year 🤩 So much to be proud of! ❤️
January 9, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Looking to refresh your practice this year? ✨

Whether you’re an Early Years practitioner or curious learner, the Starcatchers #CreativeSkills podcast is packed with inspiring ideas—from schemas, to the Voice of the Baby.

🎧 Listen now ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/creativ...

📸 Brian Hartley
January 3, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Happy New Year from Starcatchers! 🎉
2026 is extra special—we turn 20! ✨
We’ve got lots of exciting surprises planned to celebrate… but since we’re terrible at keeping secrets 🤭 In 2026 we’re touring not 1, but 3 exciting shows for wee one's birth–12 months! : 🚀 Laaaunch!, 🏝️ ISLAND & 🌊 Float.
January 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Got wrapping paper, boxes or festive leftovers? 🎁
Turn them into something new with our #WeeInspirations. From junk mail mosaics to box burrows, there's lots of ideas to explore (plus ideas that give parents a well-deserved wee rest)➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-ins...
December 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
 🗓️ Starcatchers office is now closed until Mon 5 Jan 🎄

A huge thank you for your support this year — whether you joined one of our training sessions, experienced one of our performances, or became part of our community families in Fife or Wester Hailes. We’re so grateful for all your support ❤️
December 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We’re delighted to share our Starcatchers Annual Report 24/25, celebrating a year of inspiring creative experiences for babies, young children & their grown-ups across Scotland.
📖 starcatchers.org.uk/wp-content/u...
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported & been part of the our journey
December 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We came last minute with our little boy — he was mesmerised by the singing. Thank you for an amazing night.” 💛

We’re still on a high from Narnia this weekend ✨

Step into the magic with Videographer Ben Winger's beautiful snapshot of the event 🤩 Huge thanks to our brilliant creative team
December 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
🎨 Artist Opportunity - Please Share!
Starcatchers & Platform are commissioning an Early Years Artist/s to create a new event for babies & young children as part of our 20th anniversary in 2026.
🗓 Deadline: Fri 9 Jan, 5pm
🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/starcat...
December 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
That’s a wrap for Narnia Winter Trail #WesterHailes 2025 ✨

Huge congrats to the creative team for a beautiful, magical experience for families in Wester Hailes. Thanks to our amazing partners, Edinburgh Council, & to all the families & nurseries involved. A lovely way to welcome the festive season🎄
December 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Look at all the beautiful windows popping up across Wester Hailes! ✨

A huge thank you to all the organisations and families who have helped us spread festive cheer throughout the community.

Part of our Narnia-inspired Winter Wanderland trail—bringing magic to the community tonight & tomorrow.❄️✨
December 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
How cosy does this look? 😌

Narnia has officially arrived in #WesterHailes

It’s been an absolute delight welcoming nurseries & families over the past few days to our winter festive trail. And we’re not done yet — we can’t wait to welcome even more families over the next few days.
December 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Today, we’re celebrating the Tinderbox Collective & their amazing Music Library 🎵

Thanks to this brilliant initiative, you can borrow musical instruments from libraries across Scotland. Simply pop into your local library & see what inspires you!

🔗 Find out more at tinderboxcollective.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Starcatchers & Platform are turning 20 in 2026 🎉

To mark the milestone, we would like to commission an Early Years Artist/s to develop a new and original event for early years audiences that will be shared as part of Made in Easterhouse 20:26.

Find out more ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/.../starcatc...
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Brighten up the night this December ✨

Inspired by our Narnia creative experience for families in Wester Hailes, why not create a magical festive window display with your wee one? All you need is black card, tissue paper, and a spark of imagination ➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/wee-ins...
December 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🌟 Support Starcatchers While You Shop! 🌟

Did you know you can help bring magical creative experiences to children & families that need it most — without spending an extra penny? 💫

🛒 Shop using easyfundraising.org.uk and choose Starcatchers as your cause. Find out how⬇️
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🌟 Support Starcatchers While You Shop! 🌟
Shop via Easyfundraising & your online purchases will raise donations for us at no extra cost to you! 💫
🛒 Just sign up, choose Starcatchers, and enjoy shopping. Every click helps us bring magical creative experiences to young children ✨
Thank you ❤️
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
✨ A big thank you to our amazing Wester Hailes community! ✨
This lovely little snowball was made by one of our #ExpectingSomething families, and she’s already created many more for our Narnia festive experience. Let’s celebrate this wonderful mum and her creativity! 👏
December 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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
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
💙 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
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