Pocket Shakespeare with Chris Riddell & Michael Rosen

Suitable for age 9 - 11

  • Sat 23 Aug 13:30 - 14:30
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Pocket Shakespeare with Chris Riddell & Michael Rosen

Two powerhouses of children’s literature captivate in this magical event that brings William Shakespeare’s work to life. Poet Michael Rosen and illustrator Chris Riddell, both former Children’s Laureates, share Pocket Shakespeare: A Beginner’s Guide to the Best Bits of the Bard, and explore love, heartbreak, magic, superstition, and more. Expect jokes, classic insults, drawings of epic proportions, and some unforgettable readings from special guests Athena Kugblenu and Joseph Coelho.

Categories: Poetry

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