Off the Page, Onto the Stage, V&A Museum of Childhood
How do stories get reimagined for the theatre? Find out with Off the Page, Onto the Stage at the V&A Museum of Childhood this February half-term
February half-term: Off the Page, Onto the Stage, V&A Museum of Childhood
Families are invited to the V&A Museum of Childhood this February half-term to celebrate the final weeks of the Michael Morpurgo: A Life Time in Stories exhibition. Learn all about the fascinating process behind translating the storyteller's unique vision from the page to the stage.
Enjoy live performances by Ben Murray, former War Horse songman, and puppet shows brought to you by the Little Angel Theatre. The V&A Museum of Childhood has all manner of exciting workshops, shows, and activities lined up for families. Read on to find out more!
Creative writing workshop
Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 February
14:00 – 16:00
Calling all budding book worms and aspiring authors! Ross Montgomery, the writer behind children's books like The Tornado Chasers and The Building Boy will be leading pint-sized poets through a thrilling creative writing workshop.
Recommended for children age 8+
Price: £10 per child
Click here for more information
London Children's Book Swap
Saturday 10 February
11:00–16:00
The annual London Children's Book Swap returns to the capital and to the V&A Museum of Childhood. Bring a book you loved but is in need of a new home, and swap it out for a brand-new tome of your very own – for free. Upgrading your bookshelf has never been so easy!
Recommended for all ages
Price: Free
Click here for more information
World of set design workshop
Monday 12 – Friday 16 February
10.30 – 12.30, 14.00 – 16.00
What's in a stage? Go behind the scenes to learn about the process behind set design and construction. Let by designer Juliet Shillingford (the visionary behind the production The Butterfly Lion), this workshop provides a hands-on experience or little ones interested in learning more about the mechanics of theatre.
Recommended for children ages 8+
Price: £10 per child
Click here for more information
Children's literature film screenings
Tuesday 13, Thursday 15 February
16:00 (activity), 16:30 (film)
Drop by the V&A Museum of Childhood this February half-term to catch a screening of films based on classic British children's stories. From Private Peaceful to Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr Fox, there's no shortage of amazing adaptations for little ones to enjoy.
Recommended for: All ages. Children under the age of three years are free, but advanced booking is required.
Price: £4 per person
Click here for more information
Enjoy live performances by Ben Murray, former War Horse songman, and puppet shows brought to you by the Little Angel Theatre. The V&A Museum of Childhood has all manner of exciting workshops, shows, and activities lined up for families. Read on to find out more!
Creative writing workshop
Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 February
14:00 – 16:00
Calling all budding book worms and aspiring authors! Ross Montgomery, the writer behind children's books like The Tornado Chasers and The Building Boy will be leading pint-sized poets through a thrilling creative writing workshop.
Recommended for children age 8+
Price: £10 per child
Click here for more information
London Children's Book Swap
Saturday 10 February
11:00–16:00
The annual London Children's Book Swap returns to the capital and to the V&A Museum of Childhood. Bring a book you loved but is in need of a new home, and swap it out for a brand-new tome of your very own – for free. Upgrading your bookshelf has never been so easy!
Recommended for all ages
Price: Free
Click here for more information
World of set design workshop
Monday 12 – Friday 16 February
10.30 – 12.30, 14.00 – 16.00
What's in a stage? Go behind the scenes to learn about the process behind set design and construction. Let by designer Juliet Shillingford (the visionary behind the production The Butterfly Lion), this workshop provides a hands-on experience or little ones interested in learning more about the mechanics of theatre.
Recommended for children ages 8+
Price: £10 per child
Click here for more information
Children's literature film screenings
Tuesday 13, Thursday 15 February
16:00 (activity), 16:30 (film)
Drop by the V&A Museum of Childhood this February half-term to catch a screening of films based on classic British children's stories. From Private Peaceful to Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr Fox, there's no shortage of amazing adaptations for little ones to enjoy.
Recommended for: All ages. Children under the age of three years are free, but advanced booking is required.
Price: £4 per person
Click here for more information
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| What | Off the Page, Onto the Stage, V&A Museum of Childhood |
| Where | V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, London, E2 9PA | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Bethnal Green (underground) |
| When |
10 Feb 18 – 16 Feb 18, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Price | £Varies |
| Website | Click here for more information |