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A Big Draw for Families
Family Arts Festival 2014
The Family Arts Festival made its debut last October, entertaining tens of thousands of families across the UK. Now it is returning for a second year; between the 17th October - 2nd November you can expect art, comedy, circus, exhibitions, dance, film, music, and more. Events are happening nationwide, with The Big Draw taking place across dozens of venues. Here is a sneak peak at what you can get up to in London.
Art
Spectacular Stained Glass
What: Create stained glass tea light holders
Where: All Saints Church, Kingston
When: 28th October
The Big Squelchy Mud Draw
What: Make garden-inspired clay art
Where: Garden Museum
When: 27th - 31st October
How to Draw Waves
What: Artist, Alexander Lee, demonstrates how to draw waves
Where: Gabriel Fine Art
When: 16th & 17th October
Dance
Dance Proms 2014
What: Showcase of international dance students
Where: Royal Albert Hall
When: 2nd November
Jump
What: Jaw dropping show combining comedy, martial arts, and acrobatics
Where: Peacock Theatre
When: 28th October - 15th November
Family Dance Week
What: A week of dance activities for families with young children
Where: The Place
When: 24th October - 1st November
Music
Bach to Baby
What: A classical music concert suitable for young children, where they can dance, wander, and listen to music
Where: Holy Trinity Church
When: 22nd October
Sensational 60s Experience
What: Legendary music stars from the 1960s perform live on stage
Where: New Wimbledon Theatre
When: 20th October
The Sound of Indonesia
What: A concert featuring Indonesian music
Where: Royal College of Music
When: 26th October
Performance
Dad Dancing
What: Contemporary dance performance about growing up into a daughter and growing up into a dad
Where: Battersea Arts Centre
When: 29th October - 15th November
An Audience With Judith Kerr
What: Judith Kerr, author of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, talks about her life
Where: Bush Theatre
When: 29th October
The Dinosaurs are Having a Party
What: A musical puppet show
Where: Bush Theatre
When: 30th October
Storytelling
STORYSTOCK
What: The travelling story circus holds workshops featuring Michael Morpurgo, Lauren Child, The Famous Five, and more
Where: Bush Theatre
When: 28th - 30th October
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
What: Michael Morpurgo's adaptation of The Pied Piper of Hamelin is told
Where: Bush Theatre
When: 28th October
Storymaster Storytime
What: Lots of storytelling favourites, including Kipper, Elmer the Elephant, and Dr. Seuss
Where: Bush Theatre
When: 29th October
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The Family Arts Festival made its debut last October, entertaining tens of thousands of families across the UK. Now it is returning for a second year; between the 17th October - 2nd November you can expect art, comedy, circus, exhibitions, dance, film, music, and more. Events are happening nationwide, with The Big Draw taking place across dozens of venues. Here is a sneak peak at what you can get up to in London.
Art
Spectacular Stained Glass
Image from familyartsfestival.com
What: Create stained glass tea light holders
When: 28th October
The Big Squelchy Mud Draw
What: Make garden-inspired clay art
Where: Garden Museum
When: 27th - 31st October
How to Draw Waves
What: Artist, Alexander Lee, demonstrates how to draw waves
Where: Gabriel Fine Art
When: 16th & 17th October
Dance
Image from familyartsfestival.com
Dance Proms 2014
What: Showcase of international dance students
Where: Royal Albert Hall
When: 2nd November
Jump
What: Jaw dropping show combining comedy, martial arts, and acrobatics
Where: Peacock Theatre
When: 28th October - 15th November
Family Dance Week
What: A week of dance activities for families with young children
Where: The Place
When: 24th October - 1st November
Music
Image from familyartsfestival.com
Bach to Baby
What: A classical music concert suitable for young children, where they can dance, wander, and listen to music
Where: Holy Trinity Church
When: 22nd October
Sensational 60s Experience
What: Legendary music stars from the 1960s perform live on stage
Where: New Wimbledon Theatre
When: 20th October
The Sound of Indonesia
What: A concert featuring Indonesian music
Where: Royal College of Music
When: 26th October
Performance
Image from familyartsfestival.com
Dad Dancing
What: Contemporary dance performance about growing up into a daughter and growing up into a dad
Where: Battersea Arts Centre
When: 29th October - 15th November
An Audience With Judith Kerr
What: Judith Kerr, author of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, talks about her life
Where: Bush Theatre
When: 29th October
The Dinosaurs are Having a Party
What: A musical puppet show
Where: Bush Theatre
When: 30th October
Storytelling
Image from familyartsfestival.com
STORYSTOCK
What: The travelling story circus holds workshops featuring Michael Morpurgo, Lauren Child, The Famous Five, and more
Where: Bush Theatre
When: 28th - 30th October
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
What: Michael Morpurgo's adaptation of The Pied Piper of Hamelin is told
Where: Bush Theatre
When: 28th October
Storymaster Storytime
What: Lots of storytelling favourites, including Kipper, Elmer the Elephant, and Dr. Seuss
Where: Bush Theatre
When: 29th October
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Why? Fun for families
When: 17th Oct - 2nd Nov
Website: familyartsfestival.com
Where: Across the UK
Cost: Free - £125
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