The Twittering Machine
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 8 — Sun 31 Aug 2008
The Twittering Machine project is a collaboration between the Edinburgh International Festival and RBGE in celebration of the 100th anniversary of composer Olivier Messiaen's birth and the work of visual artist Paul Klee.
Albert and Friends Instant Circus - Ants in your Pants
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 10 — Sun 17 Aug 2008
The perennially favourite Albert is back for a week of fun and clowning in the wonderful setting of the Garden. Come along and prepare to cry with laughter!
Talking Trees Storytelling
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 17 Aug 2008
Tales of summer from the Garden's perennial favourites, the Talking Trees Storytellers. Arrive early to get a seat! Supported by the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Seeds, Reeds & Tales of the Unexpected
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 18 — Mon 25 Aug 2008
The acclaimed partnership of poet Carol Ann Duffy and musician John Sampson performs an unique programme of poetry and music for children and adults.
The Globe Theatre's Romeo and Juliet
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 19 — Sat 23 Aug 2008
London's Globe theatre come to the Botanics with their version of Romeo and Juliet, performed on Inverleith House Lawn.
'Under Glass'- Sound performance by Novaia Liustra
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 22 — Sat 23 Aug 2008
A rare opportunity to hear Japanese group Novaia Liustra perform two new sound works 'Netori' and 'Homage to Leonin: Organum Alleluia Pascha Nostrum'.
Tales in the Gloaming
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 5 Sept 2008
Join the Talking Trees Storytellers for an evening of traditional songs and stories in the Botanics' very own corner of the Highlands. This is an outdoor event so please wear some warm clothes and bring something to sit on.