A live concert by a local orchestra conducted by Sam Scheer. Programme: Mozart: 'Magic Flute' Overture Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto (soloist - Flora Clapham) Brahms: Symphony No. 2

Were thrilled to announce that the fabulous Polly Owen will be bringing her show to the festival. It is based on her book Darwins Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular! Expect storytime, music, crafts, quizzes & lots of laughs. Its wiggly, its wild, and its wonderfully weird!

Get ready for Eve Wersocki-Morris' interactive storytelling and creative writing adventure where you dont just listen to the storyyou help shape it. From the moment you walk in, youll be transported into the Clem Fatale mystery, making choices, and changing the course of the adventure!

Were so excited that the brilliant Clare Helen Welsh will be joining us at the Southgate Kids Lit Festival! Clare is the author of the beautiful picture book The Space Betweena gentle, hopeful story about navigating change and finding comfort in lifes little in-betweens. We cant wait to welcome her for a book-inspired session with games and activities that little ones (and grown-ups!) will love.

Step into a world of imagination with an exciting puppet making workshopby the phenomenal artist, sculptor and puppet-maker Ana Iturrate. Join us for a hands-on session where kids (and grown-ups!) can create their own puppets and bring them to life through storytelling and performance. Whether youre a budding puppeteer or just love a bit of crafty fun, this event is for YOU!

Got loads of creative ideas but not sure how to bring them to life on paper? Join Marvel Comics creator RAMZEE for a fun, interactive draw-along, where hell guide you step by step through turning your imagination into a one-of-a-kind creation. Youll also hear how RAMZEE came up with Kamal, the hilarious hero of his series The Cheat Book. Will Kamal manage to cheat his way onto the schools cool table, or track down the legendary Beast of Criggily Wood? Come along and find out!

Popular author, illustrator and pop-up designer John OLeary will be popping along to Southgate to deliver a pop-up book masterclass! Youre invited to join him and create a folding literary masterpiece of your own.