Join us at the Belgrade Theatre for a week of free family fun, creativity, and hands-on workshops this May half term, including:
Family Trail
Tue 26 – Sat 30, drop in between 10am-5pm daily
Age Recommendation: 3+
Free to take part
Join us for a free, family-friendly woodland detective trail.
A silver leaf has gone missing and Belle the Belgrade Dove needs your help!
Pick up your trail from Box Office, then follow clues around the theatre, meet woodland animals, complete activities and uncover the mystery of the lost silver leaf.
With creative challenges and a sticker prize at the end, it’s the perfect half-term adventure for curious families and young explorers. Can you solve the mystery?
Character Design Workshop
Wed 27 May: 10am – 12.30pm: Book Here , 1.30pm – 3pm: Book Here
Location: The Screen Room
Age Recommendation: 7-12
Free to take part
What does it take to create a popular children’s book character? Join local illustrator Jessica Hartshorn (Jessi Illustrates) to learn how to invent your own character from your imagination. The session will include drawing games, illustration techniques, drawing and painting a new character inspired by our current show ‘The Gruffalo’. Participants will take home their fantastic creations.
Family Draw Along
Thu 28 May: 10am, 11am, 11.45am (45 mins each)
Location: Upstairs Foyer
Age Recommendation: 4+
Free to take part
Join Jessi Illustrates for fun, interactive, step by step drawing sessions.
All you need is a pencil and paper and Jessi will guide you through sketching techniques to create a range of nature and Gruffalo inspired illustrations. Perfect for the whole family, no need to book, just drop in and get creative!
Nature Makers
Thu 28 May & Fri 29 May, drop in between 11am – 3pm
Location: Upstairs Foyers
Age Recommendation: Suitable for all ages
Free to take part
Looking for some half-term fun? Come along to our free, family-friendly drop-in sessions and hands-on with nature-inspired arts and crafts! Perfect for children of all ages (and grown-ups too). No booking needed- just drop in, get creative, and let your imagination run wild!
Please Note: For all of the above events, grown-ups must be present to supervise their children.
Looking to pack in even more fun? Why not join us for our magical, musical adaption of The Gruffalo, the charming and timeless tale of mouse who takes a stroll through a deep, dark wood…
With tickets from as little as £12, having a delightful theatre experience doesn’t have to be expensive.
