Join local international storyteller and creator of JoJo and Gran Gran, Laura Henry-Allain MBE, for a delightful free storytime session! Laura will share her much-loved stories, followed by a fun activity for children to enjoy. A perfect event for families and young book lovers!
Laura Henry-Allain MBE is an award-winning international storyteller, educationalist producer and consultant. She is the creator of the well-loved, award-winning first Black British Animation, JoJo and Gran Gran global series, developed and produced by CBeebies, and is the series producer. Laura also has a new children’s animation that is currently in development. Laura has worked with several global brands, including Paramount, Mattel, Moonbug, Hasbro, John Lewis, Comic Relief and Bafta.
Her bestselling children's books include My Skin, Your Skin and My Family, Your Family, and Maya and Marley, which centres on an adventure playground.
Staff from Barclays Bank and Croydon Council's Trading Standards Team will give a presentation and will be able to answer your questions in this helpful, free talk.
Pigeon wants to share his poetry talent with the world, but he is laughed at by the other birds. They all, however, love the peacock just for his flamboyant feathers! How will Pigeon win the birds over and follow his dreams? The Pigeon and the Peacock is an expressive and interactive play for 5-10 year olds and their families, told through puppetry and live music that shows the power of confidence and empathy.
For those who are blind, partially sighted or would benefit for other sensory reasons, Feathers Fables Theatre offer a touch tour led by their puppeteers before the show.
There is a music therapy workshop after the perfromance. Further details can be found here (../event?id=247486)
Music therapist Rich Muscat will lead a fun, interactive workshop based on the themes explored in the play 'The Pigeon and the Peacock'.
This workshop is inclusive to children from all musical backgrounds, using accessible percussion and follows the performance of The Pigeon and Peacock (http://croydon.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=247485)
Suitable for children aged 8+.
