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Children

Welcome to our programme

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Here is our fabulous line-up for the Hay Fever 2013 programme. For regular updates on programme developments and Hay Festival activities, join our mailing list.

Children

Andy Stanton

Mr Gum

Event HF76 Venue: Barclays Wealth Pavilion

Shabba me whiskers Mr Gum is back! Prepare for a big stitch in your side as the hilarious author of the Mr Gum series returns to Hay.

6 years +

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Lynne Chapman & Peter Bently

Lark in the Ark

Event HF77 Venue: Imagine Space

Bears in flares, wombats in combats, gnus in shoes?  Come and see what’s going on with the author and illustrator of this quirky pop-up book.

3–6 years

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Jacqueline Wilson

My Secret Diary

Event HF78 Venue: Barclays Wealth Pavilion

The beloved creator of Tracy Beaker returns to Hay to introduce her teenage memoir. 

Please be aware that there will be limited book signing at this event.

9 years +

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Korky Paul

Winnie the Witch

Event HF79 Venue: Imagine Space

Have fun with The World’s Greatest Portrait Painter and Dinosaur Drawer! Join Korky for an energy-filled event of quick sketching and story-book adventure.

4–8 years

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Jeremy Strong

The Big Jam Explosion

Event HF80 Venue: Barclays Wealth Pavilion

Come and laugh your socks off with the much-loved Jeremy Strong.  Full of fizzing energy and jolly jokes this event will be a hoot!

6 years +

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Anne Cottringer

Eliot Jones: Midnight Superhero

Event HF81 Venue: Imagine Space

Move over Superman, Eliot Jones is here! Join the author to create a brand new mischievous adventure for Eliot and his derring-do lifestyle.

4–8 years

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Michael Morpurgo talks to Julia Eccleshare

Event HF82 Venue: Guardian Stage

The writer of the modern classics War Horse and Private Peaceful returns to Hay to captivate us once again with his magical style and presence.

9 years +

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Beast Quest Party

Event HF83 Venue: Imagine Space

Join the Master of the Beasts in solving the mysterious riddles of the Ghost Beasts in this interactive and action-packed event.

5–8 years

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Puppet Making Workshop 1

Event HF84 Venue: Discovery Space

From the acclaimed Little Angel Theatre comes a fantastic opportunity to work with one of their specialist puppet makers. Design and make a puppet of your own, plus practice simple manipulation techniques to bring your character to life.  Your puppet will be yours to keep, so you can entertain your friends and family at home.

8–12 years (unaccompanied with sign in/out)

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Cornelia Funke

Inkdeath

Event HF85 Venue: Sony Screen

The enchanting author of Inkheart and Dragon Rider makes her Hay debut with the final instalment of her powerful Inkheart trilogy.

9 years +

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