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Children

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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

Simon Bartram

Bob, the Man on the Moon

Event HF94 Venue: Oxfam Studio

Come and laugh along as Bob and his special dog Barry take on a new cosmic adventure. Don’t forget to bring a plentiful supply of funny faces!
 
5–8 years
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Easy Peasy Cookery School

A Series of Cookery Sessions

Event HF95 Venue: Mess Tent

Bake delicious pizzas from scratch with seasonal veggie toppings. Ideal sleepover yumminess. 

Part of a series of one-hour tutored cookery sessions across the week from Local to Ludlow.

10–14 years. Children aged 10+ will need to be signed in and out by an adult. 
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Patrick Ness

Monsters of Men

Event HF96 Venue: Oxfam Studio

We’ve been with him all the way and we’re as excited as ever about the final installment of the Chaos Walking trilogy. Hear about it here first.
 
10+ years
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Camila Batmanghelidjh talks to Helena Kennedy

Event 327 Venue: Guardian Stage

The pioneering founder of The Place To Be and Kids Company talks about her work with marginalised children and her latest project - The Queen of Teen short story anthology.
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Eat My Shorts!

Event HF97 Venue: The Ritzy

A medley of hand-picked short films, from laugh-out-loud to downright beautiful. See you at the movies! 
 
Duration 30 mins.
 
Family event
 
See also event HF11 on Monday 31 May.
 
Films: Zoo Written and directed by Robin Bushell. Heartstrings Written and directed by Rhiannon Evans. Tir Nan Og Written and directed by Fursy Teyssier. Maestro Written and directed by Géza M. Tóth. Codswallop Written and directed by Greg and Myles McLeod. AnimalsDirected by Kristofer Ström
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Julia Eccleshare, Morris Gleitzman, Patrick Ness

Writers’ Question Time

Event HF98 Venue: Elmley Foundation Dream Stage

Stumped for what to read next? Struggling with writers’ block? Fear not, we’re turning this event entirely over to you to pose your questions to our all-star panel. Questions can be live or dropped into a hat beforehand. Chaired by Jonathan Douglas.

9+ years
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Korky Paul

Winnie the Witch

Event HF99 Venue: Imagination Station

Prepare to be amazed as Winnie and Wilbur whisk off on another adventure.

3–6 years

See also event HF105.

Children coming to this event need to be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
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Peter Lord

Aardman Animation

Event HF100 Venue: Guardian Stage

The co-founder of the UK’s favourite animation studio joins us for a very special hands-on event.
 
Family event
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Andrew Lane

Young Sherlock Holmes

Event HF101 Venue: Elmley Foundation Dream Stage

The year is 1868 and the world’s most iconic detective is 14. This new series traces a legend in the making, with plenty of action, adventure and cunning. Perfect for fans of Young Bond and Alex Rider.

10+ years

See the Blog for more details.
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Garen Ewing

The Rainbow Orchid

Event HF102 Venue: Oxfam Studio

Be transported to the 1920s world of Julius Chancer for traditional adventure at its very best and meet his creator, a modern-day Hergé. Experienced artist Garen will reveal the secrets of successful comic writing and the journey that led him to create The Rainbow Orchid graphic novel.
 
9–14 years
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