A brand-new Children’s Festival will take place at New Wimbledon Theatre
A brand-new event for young audiences, the Wimbledon Children’s Festival, is set to make its debut next year.
Running at the New Wimbledon Theatre from 30 July – 11 August 2024, this inaugural event promises to be a vibrant showcase of live theatre, opera for babies, and interactive sessions with celebrated children’s authors. Tickets go on sale soon.
A collaboration between New Wimbledon Theatre and Roast Productions, the festival aims to ignite young imaginations and introduce children to the enchanting world of live performances.
The initial lineup includes the European premiere of “The 13-Storey Treehouse,” a play adapted by Richard Tulloch from the book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, suitable for children aged 6 and above.
Also featured is “Marcel Lucont presents A Gameshow for Awful Children,” winner of the Best Kids Show at the 2022 UK Kids Comedy Festival, and “HurlyBurly’s You Are the Sun,” an opera experience designed for babies and toddlers.
In addition to theatrical performances, the festival will host literary events with acclaimed children’s authors. Jennifer Bell will engage audiences with her new book “Magicalia: Race of Wonders,” suitable for children aged 8 and above. Illustrator and author Lydia Monks, in collaboration with Julia Donaldson, will introduce her new book “The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile” in an interactive session for children aged 3 and above. Award-winning author Piers Torday will offer insights into his journey as a writer, suitable for audiences aged 8 and above.
William Light, Theatre Director of New Wimbledon Theatre said: “We are passionate about giving children and families opportunities to experience the magic of live theatre, to share moments of wonder and joy, and to foster and inspire the next generation of performance artists, makers and creatives.”
Bonnie Royal, of Roast Productions said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Wimbledon New Theatre to present this fun-packed programme for families over the summer holidays, which we hope will become an annual fixture.”
