Listings: Morning events

TaleGate Theatre. At every house Father Christmas eats and drinks the tasty treats that have been left for him. But when he reaches number ten he realises that he's forgotten to do something rather important and he really, really, really needs a WEE! A brilliantly bouncy new musical adaptation of Nicholas Allan's much…

Two days of art activities for young aesthetes, based on Jeremy Deller's large-scale textile work. As well as creating banners and decorating t-shirts, there's also the chance to get out and about and enjoy sculpture work. Ages 5–14.

The renaissance of vinyl continues! Check out our great selection of rare and collectable vinyl, along with many bargains! LPs and singles from the 50s to the present day. Rock, blues, jazz, classical, country, punk, indies, folk, soul, R&B, etc. Also a wide selection of CDs and music DVDs along with music books…

Pop into our shop, which is an oasis of calm in the Festival madness, and have a free cup of herbal tea. We sell a wide range of organic skincare products, as well as herbs and essential oils. We can help you keep healthy throughout your stay. We offer a wide range of therapies for performers and festival-goers alike.

Alarum Theatre. When dowdy Pauline is talked into a canal boat holiday all she wants is a quiet time with no surprises. Performing her own script, Kate Saffin has created a warm and witty play about a waterways journey that takes an unexpected turn: Pauline's past of stifling respectability, illicit love and the 60s…

Is this your first time? Edinburgh can be daunting for new participants, so come and meet Fringe Society staff who can support your experience. Also, find out about all the services provided at Fringe Central.

Flamboyant: Like a Flame, But Buoyant is a whimsical, musical journey into the mind of Clara Bell. See the world through the eyes of an Aussie girl with a heart of gold, a love of potatoes and thinly veiled anger issues. Come with Clara as she escapes the clutches of creepy men, battles a zombie and searches for…

Formed for the first Edinburgh Festival in 1947, the Festival guides are local people, with a love of their Old Town, who wish to share their enthusiasm with you. We take small, friendly groups of visitors on a gentle stroll down the Royal Mile, exploring dark little alleys, treading hidden corners and secret nooks…

Hilarious antics and madcap adventures explode in a cornucopia of visual delights! This must-see showcase combines the magical elements of clowns, juggling, dance and music to create a fun-filled interactive show for all ages! Dancers will fill the stage and hearts of audiences worldwide. Jugglers will propel objects…

Tron Kirk, 10.30-4pm, £10 (or individually priced slots); 10.30-11.30am Al Hughes solo Smoky-voiced blues singer playing acoustic guitar (£2); noon-1pm Sophie Bancroft & Tom Lyne “Hip, cool and simply beautiful” (The List) from voice/guitar and bass combo (£4); 1.30-2.30pm Dom Pipkin solo New Orleans style jazz and…

Tron Kirk, 10.30-4pm, £10 (or individually priced slots); 10.30-11.30am Sandy Tweeddale solo Top blues guitarist/vocalist (£2); noon-1pm Sue McHugh & Campbell Normand Sultry vocal jazz (£4); 1.30-2.30pm SZK Sizhukong Beautiful fusion of jazz, with Chinese instruments; 3-4pm The California Honeydrops Infectious…

An opportunity to interact with key organisations such as funders, arts councils, training providers and agencies. Taking the format of a career fair, you can browse from table to table gathering the knowledge or advice you need.

A once-a-year chance to meet and hear from Fringe Festival Directors from around the world. Join the discussion and get the global insights, hear why they're important and how they differ. A great networking opportunity.

C film. Returning for its ninth season, the critically acclaimed curated programme showcases silver screen shorts and contemporary filmmakers all day, every day. Pop in for a quirky short or linger longer for a moving moment - fabulously fresh innovation to discuss. Features work from UK, Europe, Americas, Asia…

Managing a venue at the Fringe can be hugely rewarding, but is also a mammoth undertaking. This table discussion will guide you through the A-Z of venue operation before, during and after the festival.

See the vibrant world of the Fringe through the eyes of Scotland’s schoolchildren at this free exhibition of entries in the 2013 Fringe Schools Poster Competition, including the winning poster by 5-year-old Iona Wishart. The Fringe Schools Poster Competition is one of the longest-running arts outreach projects in Scotland…

Masterpieces from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the D.Daskalopoulos Collection. Explore works from the D.Daskalopoulos Collection, one of the world’s most important private collections of contemporary art, alongside many rarely-seen major pieces from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.

A new exhibition of work by Gabriel Orozco, one of the foremost international artists of our age, whose consistently innovative practice captures the imagination while powerfully engaging with key material and conceptual issues of what it is to make art now. This exhibition cuts a conceptual slice through Orozco’s…