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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

Peter Rabbit Puppet Show

Event HF67 Venue: Llwyfan Cymru – Wales Stage

Hop along to this charming storytelling show where The Tale of Peter Rabbit is brought to life. Help Peter escape from Mr McGregor’s garden and send him on his journey.
 
3–5 years
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Ali Sparkes

S.W.I.T.C.H.

Event HF68 Venue: Starlight Stage

Boy or insect? Josh and Danny are in big bug trouble! Come and hear how to write creep crawly adventures and why you might want to think twice before squishing ants in the future.
 
7+ years Knapsacks & Ginger Beer
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Flat Stanley

Event HF69 Venue: The Hexagon

One day Stanley wakes up as flat as a pancake, but why worry? He can fly like a kite! Join us to hear his story and make your very own Flat Stanley to pop in the post.
 
5–7 years Knapsacks & Ginger Beer
 
See event [HF65]
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Easy Peasy Cookery School

Workshop

Event HF156 Venue: Mess Tent

Join us in making mouth-watering Strawberry Shortcake with Cream, delicious! 

Duration 60 mins. 

5–9 years. Children must be accompanied.
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Korky Paul

Winnie the Witch

Event HF70 Venue: Llwyfan Cymru – Wales Stage

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.
 
5–80+ Rib Ticklers
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Andy Briggs

Tarzan: The Greystoke Legacy

Event HF71 Venue: Starlight Stage

With the blessing of the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate, comes a Tarzan for the 21st century. The author of Villain.net talks warring guerrillas, poaching, illegal logging and the environment, before putting your survival knowledge to the test.
 
9+ years Knapsacks & Ginger Beer
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Write Your Own Storybook With Graham Marks

Workshop

Event HF157 Venue: The Hexagon

Writing tips, techniques and methods to make every story a masterpiece; including writing from different points of view and creating characters, settings and storylines.

9+ years

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.

Graham Marks
Graham worked as a graphic designer before becoming a full‐time children’s author. As well as being the former Children’s Editor of Publishing News, Graham has written everything from comic strips and film tie‐ins to many critically‐acclaimed novels for children and young adults. Graham was also one of the five authors involved in the Usborne Young Writers’ Award 2010. His latest title is Mean Streets: The Chicago Caper.
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Easy Peasy Cookery School

Workshop

Event HF158 Venue: Mess Tent

Join us in making freshly baked herby flowerpot bread.

Duration 60 mins. 

5–9 years. Children must be accompanied.
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Alex Scarrow

Time Riders: Doomsday Code

Event HF72 Venue: Starlight Stage

Join Alex for some serious time travel adventure, as he introduces the third book in his thrilling series. Take part in the interactive game show and challenge your history knowledge.
 
10+ years Knapsacks & Ginger Beer
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Ladybird Live

Event HF73 Venue: Elmley Foundation Theatre

Stories, songs and rhymes galore for tinies from a professional storyteller.
 
Duration 20 mins.
 
0–3 years
 
Entry to this event is free but you need to reserve a ticket.
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