About
Starcatchers is Scotland’s Arts and Early Years organisation. We believe in the transformational power of the arts to inspire Scotland’s youngest children and the adults who care for them.
2010
Hoops and loops and spinning discs, Spotlights, drums and surprising sounds, A bowl that sings in a circle world, Where everything is round and round, Be part of a loopy journey where you can imagine, watch and play.
Hoops and loops and spinning discs
Spotlights, drums and surprising sounds
A bowl that sings in a circle world
Where everything is round and round
Be part of a loopy journey where you can imagine, watch and play.
Hazel worked with nurseries in the local area to try out ideas, watch how children play and interact with their surroundings and see how little ones react to different art forms. All this research culminated in Hazel’s first performances Round in Circles, which opened on 30 June.
Especially designed for babies and toddlers aged 1-3, Round in Circles immerses them in a world where everything is circular. Performance mixed in with time to play holds the audience captivated as Hazel introduces characters and acts out their journeys. With a beautiful score of live music composed and played by Nik Paget-Tomlinson, magical shadows and spinning tops, Round in Circles is an experience you will not want to miss.
‘The music was excellent. The range of stimulus – right colour and sound, it had it all.’
‘Held the children’s attention for the length of the show. No mean feat!’
‘The music and lights gave a lovely sensory experience. Really enjoyable.’
Associate Artist
Hazel works on the Creative Skills programme. She has also made several shows for Starcatchers, including Hup and The Attic, and was one of the artists who took part in the Inspire Project.
Nic is a musician, composer and sound designer. From 2012 – 2014 Nik was artist in residence with Starcatchers, during which time he created the interactive sound installation Sonic Playground and the theatre piece Too Many Cooks.