Pick your day: Thu 24/Fri 25 Nov - Sat 26 Nov - Sun 27 Nov
- all events
- drawing duels
- book signings
- workshops
- films
- talks
- theatre
School Days
Thu 24 Nov
Le tour du monde de Mouk
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Film | French (no subtitles) | Ages 3-7
Film | French (no subtitles) | Ages 3-7
Animated film based on Marc Boutavant's Around the World with Mouk.
Places are free but limited to availability. Registration: bdl@ambafrance.org.uk
French snack before or after the screening on request
The Adventures of Monsieur Robinet
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Theatre | English & French | Ages 8-12 | £7
Theatre | English & French | Ages 8-12 | £7
John Hegley's whimsical play about the adventures of a Frenchman, Monsieur Robinet,
and his dog, Chirac, will delight children and adults alike.
Book signing & French snack before or after the play on request.
For more information and to book, contact: bdl@ambafrance.org.uk
Le tour du monde de Mouk
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Film | French (no subtitles) | Ages 3-7
Film | French (no subtitles) | Ages 3-7
Animated film based on Marc Boutavant's Around the World with Mouk.
Places are free but limited to availability. Registration: bdl@ambafrance.org.uk
French snack before or after the screening on request
Fri 25 Nov
Around the World with Mouk
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Film | English (no subtitles) | Ages 3-7
Film | English (no subtitles) | Ages 3-7
Animated film based on Marc Boutavant's Around the World with Mouk.
Places are free but limited to availability. Registration: bdl@ambafrance.org.uk
French snack before or after the screening on request
Translating Lou!: A Conversation
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Talk | English & French | Ages 8-12 | £5
Talk | English & French | Ages 8-12 | £5
Conversation between author Julien Neel and translator Ros Schwartz about the
translation of Lou! from French to English, followed by a translation workshop.
Book signing & French snack before or after the talk on request.
For more information and to book, contact: bdl@ambafrance.org.uk
Launch Event
Drawing Duel: Kitty Crowther and Quentin Blake
Drawing Duel: Kitty Crowther and Quentin Blake
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Drawing Duel | English | Ages 3+ | Children £3, Adults £5, Teachers free
Drawing Duel | English | Ages 3+ | Children £3, Adults £5, Teachers free
To kick off the festival with a bang, we will see whether the pen really is mightier than the sword.
Come and see Quentin Blake, the South Ken Kids Festival's most loyal supporter,
battle it out against Kitty Crowther at this inaugural event.
In partnership with the Children's Bookshow.
In partnership with the Children's Bookshow.
Book signing: Quentin Blake, Kitty Crowther
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
