From Saturday 24th May, Grimm & Co will kick off their much-loved Festival of Stories with guest authors, poets and a few magical surprises in Rotherham.
Join in the fun of the Festival of Stories throughout the May half-term week with family events at the magical Emporium of Stories and around Rotherham. From storytelling to story-making and everything in-between, there are creative events and activities for all the family, including:
- The Blanket Fort Theatre Companwill bring their sensory, immersive play ‘The Last Flight of the Unicorn” to children of all abilities.
- The CBeebies Bedtime Stories stars are in Rotherham, reading and raving for a full day of story fun.
- Award-winning photographer, Elisa Iannacone, shares her visual storytelling tips and reveals a new series of art created to share the stories and dreams of Rotherham’s young people.
- Meet world-class authors and illustrators at the Children’s Books North Takeover Day.
- A Julia Donaldson themed day and draw-along with illustrator and creator, Lydia Monks.
- Take a seat and a moment to reflect on the stories brewed up over tea with beautiful dance and storytelling from Trigger’s Tea Break.
- Make your own story and create your own characters with Adam Blake’s Adventure Walks.
All events are free, but need to be booked in advance through Eventbrite. Look out on Grimm & Co and Children’s Capital of Culture social media for more information.