10.00-10.30am
UNDER 5s RHYME TIME
Come to rhyme time, sing some songs, shake some bells and let’s get Wordfest off to a noisy start.
 

11.15am- 12.15pm
TIM HOPGOOD - OUR BIG BLUE SOFA
Come and enter the magical world of this abundantly talented author/
illustrator (winner of Cambridgeshire’s Read it Again! award).
 

12.30-1.30pm
MARCUS CHOWN - FELICITY FROBISHER & THE THREE HEADED ALDEBARAN DUST DEVIL
A perfect introduction to ideas about space for children aged 6 or over. Marcus Chown has that rare gift of making the complex simple. Age 6+
 

2.00-3.00pm
ALEXANDER GORDON-SMITH & JAMIE WEBB - THE INVENTORS
A hilarious whirlwind tour of some of the best, worst, craziest, silliest and most fun inventions in the history of… well, everything! Perfect for budding inventors, writers and anyone who likes an adventure! Age 9+
 

3.30-4.15pm
PAULA METCALF - IT'S MY BIRTHDAY
Local author of the hugely popular We Love Bunk Beds is here to
share further adventures of Shirley and Doris, the lovable
elephant sisters.

4.30-6.00pm
PAUL DUFFIELD - MANGA WORKSHOP
Discover the joy that is Manga with Paul Duffi eld, published Manga artist and winner of Rising Stars of Manga UK 2006. Participants will be guided through the creation of their own characters, and shown skills needed to draw faces and
portray emotions in the Manga style.
Age 10-14 Tickets £5.00

*All events are free (except workshops) but tickets must be obtained from the ADC Theatre Box Office (01223 300085 Free online booking: www.adctheatre.com)

 

AT THE CAMBRIDGE GUILDHALL
Multi Story Theatre presents:
Monday 31 March – 11.00am Ages 5-8
THE GOLDEN KEY
Join Mossy and Tangle as they go on a journey together to find the Golden Key at the foot of the rainbow! 

Monday 31 March – 2.00pm Ages 7-11
BABY IRON TEETH 
Based on a Russian folk tale, follow the adventures of Ivan, whose baby sister is born with iron teeth and an insatiable appetite!

Tuesday 1 April – 11.00am Ages 7-11
TATTERCOATS 
Tattercoats is always being ignored and bullied, will her dreams of flying across the sea ever come true? A traditional tale given a magical makeover.
Tuesday 1 April – 2.00pm Ages 5-8 

EAST O’ THE SUN, WEST O’ THE MOON
The tale of a young girl who breaks a spell and must rescue the handsome Prince from the Troll Castle, and stop him marrying the Troll Princess.

AT QUEEN EDITH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Professor Popup’s Puppet Theatre presents:
Wednesday 2 April – 10.30am Ages 3-8
THE PIED PIPER
With mechanical toys, clockwork boxes, glove and finger puppets, this is a colourful introduction to story telling and puppet theatre for the very young.

Wednesday 2 April – 2.30pm Ages 4-11
FESTIVAL OF THE DRAGON MOON
A traditional story from the mountains of Western China with beautiful settings and enchanting music.


Tickets £4.00 per show (+ £1.50 booking fee per ticket online)
More info: www.multistorytheatre.co.uk, www.professor-popup-puppets.co.uk 
Tickets and info also available from 01223 357851 or on the door subject to availability.