Great Malvern Festival of Stories for Children 2024
22 October 2024 to 27 October 2024
The festival is a celebration of stories and features a programme of professional storytellers, children’s authors, illustrators, puppet companies, musicians, and theatre. Among those appearing is the renowned storyteller Peter Chand with his traditional stories from around the world. There is also an event with the bestselling author and illustrator Jonny Duddle, where children can learn how to draw their favourite real-life dinosaurs, plus dinosaur characters from Gigantosaurus.
Taking place between Tuesday 22nd and Sunday 27th October, the first four days of the programme is designed for local schools, followed by a family programme on Saturday and Sunday, which is open to everyone.
As well as ticketed events there are free storytelling sessions, art activities, and stalls by local authors across the whole weekend. Festival venues include the grounds of Great Malvern Priory, Malvern Library, and inside the belly of a whale!
Tickets can be bought from Malvern Theatres Box Office, with multi-buy ticket discounts. Find out more at visitthemalverns.org/storyfest