Manipulate Festival: Ocho the Octopus
Sat 7 Feb, 10:00 - 13:00
National Museum of Scotland
Free, drop-in
About Manipulate Festival: Ocho the Octopus
Ocho the Octopus, a giant puppet, stops off at the National Museum of Scotland for a morning of pop-up performances and audience interactions.
Mesmerising and playful, Ocho celebrates Edinburgh's identity as a coastal city.
Designed and created by Tim Davies, this incredible illuminated Octopus puppet will begin its journey with pop-up performances in the Grand Gallery before making its way to the Royal Mile.
Join us for two walkabout non-verbal performances throughout the morning and take part in our under the sea puppetry inspired craft.
Activities
Ocho the Octopus walkabout performances
Time: 11:00 - 11:30 and 12:00 - 12:30
Location: Grand Gallery
Join us for two walkabout performances with Ocho the Octopus.
Under the Sea craft
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Location: Grand Gallery
Grab a seat at one of our tables in the Grand Gallery and create your own Under the Sea puppetry inspired crafty animals. Suitable for all ages.
Tim Davies
Artistic Director Tim Davies is a sculptor and innovative engineer with a passion for large-scale, kinetic creations and high impact spectacles.
Accessibility and facilities
We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit.
How to get to the space
You can get to the Grand Gallery by taking the stairs or lifts from the Entrance Hall.
For level access to the gallery, enter the museum via the Tower Entrance. Follow the ramp to the Hawthornden Court and the Grand Gallery will be ahead of you.
Wheelchair access
There is significant space to use a wheelchair in the Grand Gallery.
You can borrow a wheelchair from the information desks at the Entrance Hall and Tower Entrance. They cannot be booked in advance.
Noise levels
The Grand Gallery can become noisy when busy.
Check our sensory map, which has information about noise and light levels in the museum.
If you or someone you are visiting with finds the visit overwhelming, a member of staff can direct you to quieter areas in the museum.
Seating
There are fixed benches and seats in the Grand Gallery. If you require a folding chair, please ask a member of the Visitor Experience team.
Toilets and baby changing facilities
There are toilets at both ends of the Grand Gallery. There are standard toilets and an accessible toilet. The accessible toilet is next to the entrance to the Animal World gallery.
There is a baby changing table in both the standard toilet and the accessible toilet next to the Animal World gallery.
If you require a changing places toilet, please ask a member of staff.
Check the museum map for more information.
Visit our accessibility page for general access information for the National Museum of Scotland.
Part of
Part of Manipulate Festival, a celebration of excellence in visual theatre, puppetry and animated film.
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