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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

Jim Helmore & Karen Wall

Hold on Tight Stripy Horse!

Event HF103 Venue: Imagination Station

Come and join the creators of the much-loved multi-coloured horse for thrills, spills, songs and stories from the bric-a-brac shop.

3–6 years

See also event HF107.

Children coming to this event need to be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
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Charlie Higson talks to Mark Kermode

The Enemy

Event HF104 Venue: The Ritzy

Meet the author of the phenomenally successful Young Bond, as he shares his love for all things horror in his new heart-stopping zombie-thriller series.
 
10+ years
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Korky Paul

Winnie the Witch

Event HF105 Venue: Imagination Station

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

3–6 years

See also event HF99.

Children coming to this event need to be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
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Steve Cole & Chris Hunter

Tripwire

Event HF106 Venue: Elmley Foundation Dream Stage

3 seconds. 2 wires. 1 decision. Meet the expert writing team behind this nail-biting new thriller.
Perfect for fans of Charlie Higson and Robert Muchamore.
 
10+ years
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Jim Helmore & Karen Wall

Hold on Tight Stripy Horse!

Event HF107 Venue: Imagination Station

Come and join the creators of the much-loved multi-coloured horse for thrills, spills, songs and stories from the bric-a-brac shop.

3–6 years

See also event HF103.

Children coming to this event need to be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
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Jane Cabrera

Old MacDonald Had a Farm

Event HF108 Venue: Book Sanctuary

Sing along in this lively nursery rhyme bonanza and draw your favourite characters.

2–4 years

Children coming to this event need to be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
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Beat-matching and Scratching Workshop

Teen Workshop

Event HF126 Venue: Imagination Station

For super-star DJs in the making. Learn the basics of mixing house, dubstep and drum’n’bass beats.

Entry to this event is free but you must book a ticket.

UK Youth are running workshops across the week in their exhibition stand, find out more here.
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Jane Cabrera

If You’re Happy And You Know It

Event HF109 Venue: Imagination Station

Sing along in this lively nursery rhyme bonanza and draw your favourite characters.

2–4 years

See also event HF108 on Saturday 5 June.

Children coming to this event need to be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
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Steve Smallman

Too Hot To Hug

Event HF110 Venue: Imagination Station

Come and hear all about Crumpet the Dragon and his best friend Rupert from a master of rhyming adventures. Plus an exclusive peek at Steve’s Viking adventure Dragon Stew, out in the autumn.

3–6 years

Children coming to this event need to be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
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Preston Rutt

The Tortoise & The Hare: The Rematch

Event HF111 Venue: Imagination Station

Harry ‘The Hurricane’ Hare has been licking his wounds since ‘Steady’ Eddie Tortoise beat him in the famous race. It’s time for a rematch! A genius twist on the classic fable – not to be missed.
"A completely brilliant, zany and laugh-out-loud take on the age-old story" LoveReading4Kids

5–8 years

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