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The Hay Fever 2011 programme is now online and open for booking. With an even bigger programme this year, there’s even more for tots, teens and in-betweens to get involved in.


Safety Policy – Children aged 12 years and under must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian. Both adults and children require tickets for entry to events, unless otherwise stated. The lost child point is located in the Make and Take Tent in the Hay Fever Courtyard.


Our blog is constantly being updated – this year sees guest contributors taking to their keyboards to give you a peek behind the scenes of Hay.


A big thank you to Hannah Shaw, our wonderful illustrator, who has brought to life our sheep neighbours, just over the hedge from Dairy Meadows, having a festival of their very own. And last but by no means least, a big cheer must go to all the artists, publishers, sponsors and volunteers who make Hay Fever so darn special each and every year.

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Julia Donaldson & Friends

A Jolly Jamboree

Event HF1 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 10am • Venue: Oxfam Stage

Join this beloved children’s writer and her lively cast, for stories and songs about dragons, ladybirds and cave babies. Meet Julia's latest hero The Rhyming Rabbit, and be prepared for a guest appearance by the Gruffalo himself.


5+ years & families

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James Holland

Duty Calls: Dunkirk

Event HF2 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 10am • Venue: Starlight Stage

Join war historian and presenter of BBC2's Battle of Britain as he takes us into the heart – and horror – of the Second World War through the eyes of a 16-year-old Private.
 
10+ years

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Civil War Siege Drama Day

Workshop

Event HF130 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 10am–4pm • Venue: Cusop Village Hall

Are you in Oliver’s Army or a King Charles spaniel? When a city changes hands five times, as Royalists rumble with Roundheads, who are the real winners and losers? Uncover tales of trickery, love and heroism in this one-day drama workshop for the whole family. Participants will be involved in live filming, editing, drama and puppet, scenery and costume making, leading up a final performance to friends and family. Don’t forget your packed lunch and snacks!


8+ years & families

Each young person attending this workshop without an accompanying adult must fill in the Permission Form available for download here. Please send the form in advance to admin@hayfestival.org and bring a copy on the day.

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Get Writing With Elen Caldecott

Workshop

Event HF131 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 10am • Venue: The Hexagon

Join author Elen Caldecott for a crash course in story writing. She’ll look into where to find the best ideas and how to get them on the page, before leading the group in creating their own short stories.


Duration 60 mins.

10+ years 

Elen Caldecott
Before becoming a writer, Elen was an archaeologist, a nurse, a theatre usher and a museum security guard. It was while working at the museum that Elen realised there is a way to steal anything if you think about it hard enough. Elen either had to become a master thief or create some characters to do it for her – and so her debut novel, How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant was born. How Ali Ferguson Saved Houdini and Operation Eiffel Tower swiftly followed. 

Each young person attending this workshop without an accompanying adult must fill in the Permission Form available for download here. Please send the form in advance to admin@hayfestival.org and bring a copy on the day.

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Alyxandra Harvey & Marcus Sedgwick

Afterlives

Event HF3 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 11.30am • Venue: Starlight Stage

The pages of Haunting Violet and White Crow seep with atmosphere; their writers reveal how they weave secrets and mystery into their gothic dramas. Chaired by Jonathan Douglas.  
 
12+ years

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Sean Taylor

Purple Class

Event HF4 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 11.30am • Venue: The Hexagon

Snappy, short stories about the craziest class ever. With plenty of mishaps and mayhem along the way this will be a hoot and a half.
 
7+ years Rib Ticklers

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dANTE OR dIE

Drama Masterclass

Event T30 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 11.30am • Venue: Scribblers Hut

Join the dance-theatre company that creates performances which tiptoe under your skin, for a site-specific look at drama. Please wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing.

hf2 for teens

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Jason Bradbury

Dot Robot: Cyber Gold

Event HF5 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 1pm • Venue: Oxfam Stage

Join our favourite presenter of The Gadget Show as he introduces his new high-octane techno-thriller. Warning: may contain robots, breakdancing and gaming talk!
 
10+ years

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Deborah Newbold

Macbeth

Event HF6 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 1pm • Venue: Starlight Stage

A lyrical storytelling of royalty, madness and betrayal. An ideal introduction to Shakespeare and ‘the Scottish play’ from the Shakepeare’s Globe storyteller.
 
Duration 45 mins.
 
9+ years Knapsacks & Ginger Beer

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Hannah Shaw

Sheepy Shenanigans

Event HF7 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 1pm • Venue: The Hexagon

Hay Fever’s official illustrator for 2011 lets us in on her drawing top tips and reads some of her baa-rmy stories. Then it’s your turn to make your very own Hay Fever sheep to hop home with.
 
5–7 years Rib Ticklers

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dANTE OR dIE

Drama Masterclass

Event T31 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 1pm • Venue: Scribblers Hut

Join the dance-theatre company that creates performances which tiptoe under your skin, for a site-specific look at drama. Please wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing.

hf2 for teens

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Mark Walden

Super-Villains, Video Games & General Evilness

Event HF8 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 2.30pm • Venue: Starlight Stage

Could you cut it at the Higher Institute of Villainous Education? Come and scheme with one of the most dastardly writers we know, as he gives us a sneak peek of H.I.V.E. 7 before its autumn release.
 
10+ years

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Get Writing With Elen Caldecott

Workshop

Event HF132 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 2.30pm • Venue: The Hexagon

Join author Elen Caldecott for a crash course in story writing. She’ll look into where to find the best ideas and how to get them on the page, before leading the group in creating their own short stories.


Duration 60 mins.

10+ years 

Elen Caldecott
Before becoming a writer, Elen was an archaeologist, a nurse, a theatre usher and a museum security guard. It was while working at the museum that Elen realised there is a way to steal anything if you think about it hard enough. Elen either had to become a master thief or create some characters to do it for her – and so her debut novel, How Kirsty Jenkins Stole the Elephant was born. How Ali Ferguson Saved Houdini and Operation Eiffel Tower swiftly followed. 

Each young person attending this workshop without an accompanying adult must fill in the Permission Form available for download here. Please send the form in advance to admin@hayfestival.org and bring a copy on the day.

This event has taken place

dANTE OR dIE

Drama Masterclass

Event T32 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 2.30pm • Venue: Scribblers Hut

Join the dance-theatre company that creates performances which tiptoe under your skin, for a site-specific look at drama. Please wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing.

hf2 for teens

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Robert Muchamore

CHERUB's recruiting...

Event HF9 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 4pm • Venue: Llwyfan Cymru - Wales Stage

The author of CHERUB and Henderson’s Boys discusses a not so typical writing day and previews People’s Republic, the first in his brand new series of CHERUB adventures out in August.
 
10+ years

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Olivia Party

Event HF10 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 4pm • Venue: Starlight Stage

Come and meet this gorgeous little pig – listen to her latest adventures, sing songs and twirl to your heart’s content.
 
3–5 years Rib Ticklers

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Hannah Shaw & Sean Taylor

The Grizzly Bear With The Frizzly Hair

Event HF11 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 4pm • Venue: The Hexagon

With lots of rhythm and rhyme it’s time to see if you can help Rabbit out of a tricky spot of bother along with the wonderful creators of Crocodiles Are The Best Animals Of All.
 
5–7 years Rib Ticklers

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THINK BIG

Event T33 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 4pm • Venue: Scribblers Hut

Every day at 4pm UK Youth and O2 will be hosting conversations on issues that matter to you. The question is, how can you make a difference? Suggest ideas on the hf2 Facebook page.

hf2 for teens

free but ticketed

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David Almond & Patrick Ness

My Name is Mina, A Monster Calls

Event HF12 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 5.30pm • Venue: Elmley Foundation Theatre

Two intensely personal and truly outstanding novels from two esteemed writers. Chaired by Jonathan Douglas. 
 
12+ years

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Gruesome & Gory Movie FX

Workshop

Event HF133 • Saturday 28 May 2011, 5.30pm • Venue: The Hexagon

Pick up some tricks from the special effects trade and create realistic scars, bruises and wounds without the pain of getting hurt.


Duration 120 mins.

10+ years 

Please note this session is not suitable for people with latex allergies. 

Each young person attending this workshop without an accompanying adult must fill in the Permission Form available for download here. Please send the form in advance to admin@hayfestival.org and bring a copy on the day.

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