The overriding theme of this year’s May Festival is about inspiring young minds to be creative, to challenge them with exciting new activities and masterclasses and, most of all, to enjoy words by celebrating them in both the written and spoken format. So, read on to see the feast of events in store and how to book tickets… http://www.shrewsburybookfest.co.uk/may-festival-tickets-now-sale/
May Festival 2018 at a glance…
Saturday 5th May:
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Cut, Stick, Doodle! A masterclass
10am – 11.30am or 1.30pm – 3pm at Shrewsbury Baptist Church – Central, Claremont Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QG
Suitable for ages 7+
Indulge your inner doodler and creator for this hands-on session…
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Roald Dahl and The Imagination Seekers
10am – 11.15am or 12.30pm – 1.45pm or 3pm – 4.15pm at The Wightman Theatre, 14A The Square, Shrewsbury SY1 1LN
Suitable for ages 7 – 10
Help!!! All around the world Roald Dahl’s words are disappearing, not only from books but from children’s minds too…
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Get Hooked on Books & join the Bookfest Quest
11am – 4pm in The Square, Shrewsbury
For all ages
Let your imagination loose on characters, creations and cakes to release the author, or illustrator, within you at these fantastically fun (and FREE) events…
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The Joy of Picture Books with Mat Tobin
1.30pm – 3pm at The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
For students and adults
Especially for parents and anyone who ever reads picture books with children. Mat will open your eyes…
Sunday 6th May:
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Creative Writing Masterclass with Christopher Edge
11am – 12 midday at Shrewsbury Baptist Church – Central, Claremont Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QG
Suitable for ages 8+
Want to discover how to write your best story ever?…
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The Phoenix Live! With The Etherington Brothers
12.30pm – 1.30pm
at The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Suitable for ages 7+
Tips and tricks for making your own comics truly AWESOME…
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Meet Elmer the Elephant!
11- 11.45am or 2-2.45pm or 3.30 – 4.15pm at Button & Bear Bookshop, 27-28 Castle
Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2BQSuitable for ages 4+
Come dressed in your brightest colours to this fun-filled storytelling event…
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Early Man Model Making Workshops with Aardman
11am – 12 midday or 2pm – 3pm or 4pm – 5pm at The Shropshire Wildlife Trust, 193 Abbey
Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AHSuitable for ages 8 – 108!
Learn how to make your very own character from Aardman’s latest, blockbusting film, EARLY MAN…
Monday 7th May:
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‘Dinosaurs Galore’ With Sir Charlie Stinky Socks
11.30am – 12.30pm midday at The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
Suitable for ages 5+
Come along for an
hour of adventure and song, mystery and magic and meet this legendary knight… -
Join the World of Olobob Top
2pm – 2.45pm at Shrewsbury Baptist Church – Central, Claremont Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QG
Suitable for ages 2 – 7
Join Leigh Hodgkinson, co-creator of the World of Olobob Top – as seen on CBeebies…