Name: Off the Page, Onto the Stage, V&A Museum of Childhood
Start: 2018-02-10
End: 2018-02-16
Location: V&A Museum of Childhood

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.

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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

Creative writing workshop, February half-term: Off the Page, Onto the Stage, V&A Museum of Childhood

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
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London Children's Book Swap
Saturday 10 February
11:00–16:00

London Children's Book Swap. February half-term V&A Museum of Childhood
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
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World of set design workshop
Monday 12 – Friday 16 February
10.30 – 12.30, 14.00 – 16.00

World of Set Design Workshop: February half-term: Off the Page, Onto the Stage, V&A Museum of Childhood

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
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Children's literature film screenings
Tuesday 13, Thursday 15 February
16:00 (activity), 16:30 (film)

Children's literature film screenings. February half-term: Off the Page, Onto the Stage, V&A Museum of Childhood

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
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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