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SCHOOLS!
Each year we have ten amazing events for schools. Every state school child who attends gets a free book! Contact us using the email on the back of the brochure to find out who’s coming.
PARTY AT THE MUSEUM!
Come along on Friday 25th September to The Holburne Museum (5-8pm) for our free opening night party! Storytelling, Meet the Gruffalo, author signings… and more!
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Festival Directors Gill & John McLay
Schools Liz Neville
Festival Producer Harvey Aylmer
Press Georgette McCready
Social Media Miri Birch
Design Lauren Millington
Volunteers Eliza Solsbury
Bath Festivals CEO Caroline Ferguson
Bath Festivals is a registered charity (No. 801617) and a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (No. 02319269). Registered address: 1a Forum Buildings, St James Parade, Bath BA1 1UG
FESTIVAL SUPPORTERS
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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS ANDY DAY
27 Sept | 2–2:45pm | Bath Pavilion | Price B | 5+
Andy Day – who is one of the best-known stars of preschool television – will be bringing his signature humour and energy to Bath with a dino-tastic event celebrating his new young fiction series Dino Racers! Sing, draw and laugh with Andy!
DR RANJ
27 Sept | 12–12:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 7+ Get ready to be inspired, amazed and totally fascinated by the incredible human body with the nation’s most-loved doctor! Dr Ranj will guide young curiosity seekers on an exciting adventure exploring every nook and cranny of the wondrous world within us.
A.F. STEADMAN
26 Sept | 1:30–2:30pm | Bath Forum Price B | 9+ A.F. Steadman talks to author Emma Swan about her bestselling Skandar series - known for bloodthirsty unicorns, elemental magic and epic sky battles! Be sure to bring your own questions for the live Q&A!
JACQUELINE WILSON 3 Oct | 2–2:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 9+
Join the much loved Dame Jacqueline Wilson in conversation with fellow author Eve Wersocki Morris and discover how she started her writing career, how she created some of her best-loved characters and hear about her new book, Esme Pepper!
THE REVEREND RICHARD COLES 3 Oct | 4–4:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 9+ Prepare to suspend reality as the Reverend Richard Coles entertains the whole family with fantastical true stories of scrapes, escapes and close shaves ! Uproarious tales brilliantly told will leave all with a curiosity for cracking crime…
ROB BIDDULPH
3 Oct | 10–11am | Bath Forum | Price B | Family Join bestselling and multi award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob videos for a fun packed event for all the family. Learn how to draw one of Rob’s amazing illustrations!
JAMIE SMART
2 Nov | 6–7pm | Bath Forum | Price C | 6+ Help us celebrate the release of the brand-new Bunny vs Monkey Day of the Heroes comic book with bestselling Phoenix Comic superstar Jamie Smart! With hilarious stories, live-drawing and Jamie’s brilliant draw-alongs, this event is perfect for all comic superfans, young and old!
JOHN PATRICK GREEN 3 Oct | 10–10:45am | Guildhall | Price A | 7+
Laugh your socks off with John Patrick Green and The Investigators! Enjoy this laugh-out-loud, actionpacked comic event for all ages, featuring a drawalong and plenty of tips for budding comic book authors and illustrators. All the way from the USA!
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
HALF-ASLEEP CHRIS
Fri 3 Oct | 6–7pm | Bath Forum | Prices B & F | Family Join Chris Burton (known online as Half-Asleep Chris) as he introduces his new book The Unordinary Book of Ideas. Chris is a YouTuber and filmmaker known for his stop-motion storytelling and inventive builds, and has proven that the best ideas often come from a place of play and curiosity. Chris will be doing live demos of projects featured in the book, plus some audience participation, and much more!
PATERSON JOSEPH
Sun 27 Sept | 4–4:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 9+ Discover more about Black British history with actor and author Paterson Joseph, as he takes us back in time to meet ten inspiring, rebellious and brave children. Paterson will tell the stories of the ten aged ten, and answer the question: how did these inspirational people change the world?
SPECTACULAR
DRAW-OFF
Sat 3 Oct | 5-6pm | Bath Forum | Price C | Family Get your pencils ready as Neill Cameron leads the spectacular Phoenix Comic Book Draw-Off, with special guests Jess Bradley, Thiago de Moraes and Laura Ellen Anderson. Expect hilarity and lots of fun in this interactive show that’s perfect for the whole family.
CRESSIDA COWELL
Sun 4 Oct | 1–2pm | Komedia | Price B | 8+ Meet Bath favourite and former Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell, creator of the book and film sensation How to Train Your Dragon, and other bestselling series Which Way to Anywhere and The Wizards of Once. Her stories are unmissable!
KATHERINE RUNDELL
Sat 26 Sept | 5–6pm | Bath Forum | Price B | 8+ Join superstar author Katherine Rundell to return to the Archipelago - the secret place where all the creatures of myth still live and thrive, for a rescue mission like no other. The Neverfear is the third book in the epic Impossible Creatures series soon to be a Disney film!
LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG DREAMS GAMESHOW Sun 27 Sept | 11–11:45am | Bath Pavillion | Price B | Family Join Little People, BIG DREAMS creator Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara for an interactive, high-energy game show event with illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo and musician Dom James. Expect singalongs, quizzes, drawing and much more!
MICHAEL ROSEN AND MC GRAMMAR
Sat 3 Oct | 1:30–2:30pm | Bath Forum | Price B | 7+ Get ready to rhyme, rap and ROAR with laughter! Poetry icon Michael Rosen has teamed up with award-winning rapping teacher and World Book Day ambassador, MC Grammar, for an action-packed musical showdown. It’s a laugh-filled musical celebration of words!
THE ART OF HARRY POTTER
Sat 10 Oct | 5–6pm | Christ Church | Price B | 9+ Levi Pinfold has delivered a show-stopping Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Hear him talk about his artwork and how he reimagined this pivotal sixth story in J.K. Rowling’s classic series in dazzling, unabridged and vivid colour.
EVENTS DIARY
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
Pablo and Splash with Sheena Dempsey 10–10:45am | Guildhall | Price A | 6+
Join author and illustrator Sheena Dempsey and the dynamic duo of Pablo and Splash on their adventures through time with draw-alongs and a penguin quiz.
Spying with Holly Webb
10–10:45am | Guildhall | Price A | 9+
Explore the murky world of spycraft and secret codes with Holly Webb set against the amazing true story of the Girl Guides working undercover for MI5 in WW1.
Gruffalo Granny with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
10:30–11:30am | Bath Forum | Prices B & C | Family
Return to the deep dark wood with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler for the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years.
Cruise Ship Kid with Emma Swan
11–11:45am | Bath Central Library | Price A | 8+ Seas the Day with Horrible Histories star and author Emma Swan! (AKA The Children’s Book Event That Goes Wrong!). Expect quick-fire quizzes, songs, games – with interruptions!
Struan Murray: Creative Writing Masterclass
11am–12:30pm | Holburne Museum | Price E (includes book) | 9+
Struan Murray takes you on an exciting adventure through his dragon fantasy series, Dragonborn, and helps you with techniques for your own creative writing.
Kitty Storytime with Paula Harrison 11–11:45am | The Mission Theatre | Price A | 5+
Join bestselling author and Kitty creator Paula Harrison for a mesmerising storytelling adventure. And get to design your own cat mask to take home.
Meet Greg James and Chris Smith
12–12:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 8+
Greg James and Chris Smith introduce you to their hilarious new book Secret Santa involving a very famous guy on an even more important mission.
Dogs and Bears with Max Porter
12–12:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 4+ Step into a brilliantly bonkers storytelling adventure with award-winning and internationally bestselling author Max Porter. Get ready to bark, growl and roar with laughter!
Jim Smith: Waterstones Illustrator In Residence 12 & 3pm | Waterstones | Free | Family
Jim Smith brings friendship, fun and toilet jokes galore for these drop-in draw-along sessions inspired by his laugh-out-loud graphic novel series My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary!
DADBOT with Jack Noel
1–1:45pm | Bath Central Library | Price A | 6+ Join award-winning author and illustrator Jack Noel as he brings his hilarious new graphic novel series DADBOT to life! Robots, puns, and dastardly dad-napping guaranteed.
Chicken Hill with Beccy Blake
1–1:45pm | The Mission Theatre | Price A | 7+
Join Beccy Blake, Ferdy, Gripper and Tink for a fun-filled lucky-dip draw-along to celebrate the launch of Chicken Hill: Frozen Squirrel Rescue Mission!
The World of Skandar with A.F. Steadman 1:30–2:30pm | Bath Forum | Price B | 9+
Join A.F. Steadman as she talks to Emma Swan about the bestselling and award-winning Skandar series. Be sure to bring questions for the live Q&A.
Inside the world of LEGO® Fiction 2pm–2:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 5+
Illustrators James Lancett and Marta Kissi lead this interactive LEGO-inspired event and draw-along celebrating new books LEGO Friends Pet Rescuers Bunny Breakout! and LEGO City Game On! Donut Dash.
Meet Matt Goodfellow
2–2:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 10+
Explore family and freedom with rising star Matt Goodfellow, author of The Final Year. Meet Alfie Piper, embarking on a summer he’ll never forget.
A Sticker Dolly Dressing Magical Storytelling Adventure 2–2:45pm | Holburne Museum | Price A | 4+
Celebrate 20 years of creativity with Usborne’s Sticker Dolly Dressing! Join our Sticker Dolly Dressing fairy for stories, fun crown crafting and beautiful stickers!
Hercules with Tom Vaughan
3–3:45pm | Bath Central Library | Price A | 8+ Test your Greek myth knowledge with Tom Vaughan inspired by his bestselling Hercules series. Can you tell your centaurs apart from your cyclopes?
Dracula and Daughters with Emma Carroll 3–3:45pm | The Mission Theatre | Price A | 6+
Emma Carroll presents the second book in her spellbinding, deliciously new Gothic adventure series Dracula and Daughters. Expect castles, graveyards and garlic…
Horrible Bath with Martin Brown 4–4:45am | Guildhall | Price A | 8+
Join Horrible Histories’ illustrator Martin Brown for foul facts, savage stories, lashings of live drawing and tons of drawing tips to inspire everyone to draw.
Beast Mode with J. J. Arcanjo 4–4:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 10+
A wildly exciting introduction to the brand new Beast Mode series by J. J. Arcanjo – author of Crookhaven, now on CBBC!
Paul Westmoreland: Puzzle Masterclass
4–5:30pm | Holburne Museum | Price E (includes book) | 9+
Step into the shoes of Arlo Banks, hero of The Interactive Murder Puzzle Mystery series, in a fun and engaging masterclass with children’s author Paul Westmoreland.
Katherine Rundell
5–6pm | Bath Forum | Price B | 8+
Welcome superstar author Katherine Rundell and return to the Archipelago the secret place where all the creatures of myth still live and thrive.
Celebrating Mortal Engines with Philip Reeve 6–6:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 10+
2026 marks the 25th anniversary of Philip Reeve’s astonishingly imaginative Mortal Engines series. Hear him talk to Nicolette Jones about his steampunk epic.
SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
Supertato Silliness with Sue Hendra 10–10:45am | Guildhall | Price A | 4+
If you’re looking for fun and giggles galore, this veggie adventure-fest is the family show for you with Sue Hendra, co-creator of Supertato.
Captain Sunshine with Alex Milway 10–10:45am | Guildhall | Price A | 5+
Climb aboard the Sunshine with award winning author Alex Milway, celebrating Captain Sunshine, a flamboyantly fun new series set on an animal filled cruise ship.
Pil Van Martin: Creative Writing Masterclass
10–11:30am | BRLSI | Price E (includes book) | 9+ Join Pil Van Martin for a fun, interactive Creative Writing masterclass on how to create characters and stories – all inspired by their magical and wildly funny novel, The Spick and the Span.
Little People, BIG DREAMS Gameshow 11–11:45am | Bath Pavilion | Price B | Family
Join Little People, BIG DREAMS creator Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and special guests for an interactive, high-energy game show event celebrating ten years of the series!
Garry Parsons’ Supersonic Fart
11-11.45am I The Mission Theatre I Price A I 4+
Meet Garry Parsons, illustrator of the Dinosaur That Pooped series, for a fun drawalong and story session featuring llamas, flamingos, dinosaurs, FARTS and POOP!
Meet Dr Ranj 12–12:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 7+
Get ready to be inspired, amazed and totally fascinated by the incredible human body with the nation’s most-loved doctor, Dr Ranj!
Raising Hare with Chloe Dalton 12–12:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 8+
Join Chloe Dalton to celebrate Raising Hare, the beautifully illustrated young readers edition of her bestselling true story of her remarkable friendship with a rescued baby hare.
Charley Rabbit: Waterstones Illustrator In Residence 12 & 3pm | Waterstones | Free | Family
Let Charley Rabbit introduce you in these fun drop-in sessions to the number one, best dressed, and (possibly) smallest detective in the world, Monsieur Mustard.
Elmer Storytime
1–1:45pm | The Mission Theatre | Price A | 4+
Join master storyteller Liz Fost for this fun storytelling session featuring the nation’s favourite patchwork elephant, Elmer!
Chris Vick: Creative Writing Masterclass
1–2:30pm | BRLSI | Price E (includes book) | 9+ Imagine your story: Discover how to create stories and bring them to life, with award-winning author Chris Vick. Learn to look at what stories are, how you start them, and how to fill them with wonder.
Adventuremice with Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre 2–2:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 5+
Join storytelling legends Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre for a hilarious, actionpacked celebration of Mini Mice Mayhem — the ninth book in their bestselling series.
Malory Towers with Fleur Hitchcock 2–2:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 8+
Mystery-writer Fleur Hitchcock introduces the world of Malory Towers… with a ingenious twist! Discover the secrets of the world-famous school and plot your own mystery!
Meet Andy Day
2–2:45pm | Bath Pavilion | Price B | 5+
Andy Day – star of preschool television – will be bringing his signature humour and energy to Bath with a dino-tastic event celebrating his new young fiction series Dino Racers!
Premiership GOAT with Matt Oldfield and Seth Burkett
3–3:45pm | The Mission Theatre | Price A | 7+
Matt Oldfield and Seth Burkett look at what makes some football players so spectacular — The Greatest Footballers of All Time — using big facts, stats and stories.
Meet Paterson Joseph
4–4:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 9+
Discover more about Black British history with actor and author Paterson Joseph, as he takes us back in time to meet ten inspiring, rebellious and brave children.
The Ice Cream Crocodile with Mariesa Dulak and Rebecca Cobb
4–4:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 4+ Join Mariesa Dulak and Rebecca Cobb for a croc-tastic story time featuring The Ice Cream Crocodile. Create your own circus animals in a live draw-along with Rebecca.
FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER
Half-Asleep Chris
Fri 3 Oct | 6–7pm | Bath Forum | Prices B & F (includes book) | Family
Join Chris as he introduces his new book The Unordinary Book of Ideas. Chris is a YouTuber and filmmaker known for his stop-motion storytelling and inventive builds.
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER
Draw with Rob Biddulph
10–11am | Bath Forum | Price B | Family
Join author and illustrator Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob videos for a fun packed event for all the family.
The InvestiGators with John Patrick Green 10–10:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | Family
Laugh your socks off with John Patrick Green and The Investigators in an action-packed comic event for all ages, featuring a draw-along and plenty of drawing tips.
Jekyll vs Hyde: The Event of DOOM
10–11am | Guildhall | Price A | 9+ Welcome to the laboratory of Jack Meggitt-Phillips – a laugh out loud, carnival of chaos, where young readers will be given the skills they need to create their own monstrously funny stories.
Star Kitties with Laura Ellen Anderson 11–11:45am | Bath Central Library | Price A | 6+
Meet award-winning creator Laura Ellen Anderson for a journey to the magical world of Whiskery Paw in her brand new series, Star Kitties!
Stitch Head with Guy Bass
11am–12 noon | Holburne Museum | Price A | 7+
Guy Bass leads a fast-paced, energetic hour of stand-up and stories, designed to generate excitement about books and build confidence in reading and writing.
presents… Jess Bradley
11–11:45am | The Mission Theatre | Price A | 7+
Take a trip into the mad world of Squid Bits with comic genius Jess Bradley. Join your favourites from Squid Bits including Red Panda, Business Bee and Art Shark.
presents… Neill Cameron
12–12:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 7+ Celebrate all things Donut Squad with Neill Cameron! Meet Sprinkles, leader of the Squad; Jammyboi, who spreads stickiness EVERYWHERE, and Spronky, who is bizarrely unconventional.
Tiger Tales with Jasbinder Bilan
12–12:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 8+
Join Costa Award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan for an inspiring talk around her newest novel, a magical, illustrated adventure story called Girl with a Sabretooth Tiger.
Rhian Wright: Waterstones Illustrator in Residence 12 & 3pm | Waterstones | Free | Family
Rhian Wright invites you to uncover a world of wonder and mermaid magic in these fun storytime and activity drop-in sessions Waterstones.
Bunnies of Hoppity Hill
1–1:45pm | Bath Central Library | Price A | 4+
Join our storyteller and a crew of brave bunnies for a swashbuckling adventure on land and sea. Explore the shores, hunt for hidden coins and keep look out for surprises and treasure!
Natasha Farrant: Creative Writing Masterclass 1–2:30pm | The Holburne Museum | Price E (includes book) | 8+
Join Natasha Farrant, author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk, for an inspiring and engaging creative writing masterclass. Get excited about the possibilities of storytelling!
presents… Thiago de Moraes
1–1:45pm | The Mission Theatre | Price A | 7+
Welcome author, illustrator and comic creator Thiago de Moraes for an interactive and fun draw-along session. Discover all about his latest series School of Gods.
Ridiculous Raps and Rhymes with Michael Rosen and MC Grammar 1:30–2:30pm | Bath Forum | Price B | Family Rhyme, rap and ROAR with laughter! This family show with Michael Rosen and MC Grammar pits Raps against Rhymes in a high-energy, laugh-filled musical celebration of words.
Life Stories with Jacqueline Wilson 2–2:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 9+
Join the much-loved Dame Jacqueline Wilson in conversation with fellow author Eve Wersocki Morris and hear about her brand new book Esme Pepper.
Create a Robot with Joe Todd-Stanton
2–2:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 4+ Meet award-winning author and illustrator Joe Todd-Stanton in this creative session about his new book The Lost Robot. An event for all to get involved, be creative, and have fun!
The Leaf Thief and Friends
3–3:45pm | Bath Central Library | Price A | 4+ Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater, bestselling author and illustrator duo of The Leaf Thief series, host a session full of fun and hilarity. With a read-along and interactive draw-along.
How Not to be a Pirate with Jenny Pearson 3–3:45pm | The Mission Theatre | Price A | 6+
Set sail on a hilarious new swashbuckling adventure series from Jenny Pearson. How Not to Be a Pirate is full of humour, hazards (terror level: mild to moderate), and high-seas fun!
Heists Before Bedtime with The Reverend Richard Coles 4–4:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 9+
The Reverend Richard Coles entertains the whole family with fantastical true stories of scrapes, escapes and close shaves from his first book for children, A Heist Before Bedtime.
Cornelia Funke talks to Jasbinder Bilan 4–4:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 9+
Hear international bestselling children’s author Cornelia Funke in conversation with Costa Award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan discussing Cornelia’s latest book The Green Kingdom.
Catherine Bruton: Creative Writing Masterclass 4–5:30pm | Holburne Museum | Price E (includes book) | 9+
Tap into all the inspiration that nature can provide with captivating author Catherine Bruton as she shares her new book Tadpole Summer in this creative writing masterclass.
The Spectacular Phoenix Comic Book Draw-Off 5-6pm | Bath Forum | Price C | Family
Get your pencils ready as Neill Cameron leads the spectacular Phoenix Comic Book Draw-Off, with special guests Jess Bradley, Thiago de Moraes and Laura Ellen Anderson.
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER
Bizzy Bear with Benji Davies
10–10:45am | Guildhall | Price A | 3+
Welcome to Bizzy Town! Join award-winning illustrator Benji Davies for this fun session based upon his much-loved Bizzy Bear series!
Emily Brown with Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton
10–10:45am | Guildhall | Price A | 4+ Help your little one find their brave through storytelling, live drawing and lots of giggles, with the extraordinarily talented Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton. Halloween dress-up, welcome.
presents … Laura Ellen Anderson
11–11:45am | The Mission Theatre | Price A | 7+ What schemes and machinations is Evil Emperor Penguin up to now? Join the fabulous Laura Ellen Anderson as she takes you through the dastardly plans of the world’s most dangerous penguin.
Master Artist: Chris Riddell 12–12:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 7+
Join Chris Riddell for a magical live-drawing event as he introduces his sparkling, illustrated Mermaid series about the mermaid Atalanta Scrimshaw!
Nevermoor with Jessica Townsend
12–12:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 9+
Jessica Townsend discusses all things Nevermoor with Lottie Saahko. A truly magical event that fantastic fiction fans won’t want to miss.
Gary Northfield: Graphic Novel Masterclass
12–1:30pm | Holburne Museum | Price E (includes book) | 7+
Create your own Mighty Mega Pet in this special masterclass with comic maker Gary Northfield. Turn your favourite pet into a sensational superhero in your own comic strip!
James Lancett: Waterstones Illustrator in Residence 12 & 3pm | Waterstones | Free | Family
Come to Waterstones bookshop and join in these free drop-in activity sessions with local author-illustrator James Lancett, creator of Galaxy Runners: Jello Breaks the Universe.
It’s Cressida Cowell! 1–2pm | Komedia | Price B | 8+
Meet Cressida Cowell, creator of the book and film sensation How to Train Your Dragon. Cressida will talk about her inspiration and give writing and drawing tips.
Getting Wordy with Tom Read Wilson 1–1:45pm | The Mission Theatre | Price A | 4+
Television presenter Tom Read Wilson presents a delightful reading of his new picture book, Pricklepaper’s Letter Magic, with the help of local illustrator Rebecca Bagley.
Don’t Feed The Troll with Emily Gravett
2–2:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 4+ Join award winning author illustrator Emily Gravett for storytelling and drawing as she shares her new story Don’t Feed The Troll which stars characters from many familiar fairytales.
Adventure to Neverland with Katie and Kevin Tsang 3–3:45pm | The Mission Theatre | Price A | 8+
Katie and Kevin Tsang introduce their new book, The Neverland Thieves , inspired by the classic story Peter Pan. Design your very own Neverland Island!
Lottie Saahko: Creative Writing Masterclass
3–4:30pm | The Holburne Museum | Price D | 8+ Join TV presenter and content creator, Lottie Saahko, as she introduces her first English novel, Lumi and the Wolf. Lottie will help you bring your own stories to life.
Greenwild with Pari Thomson
4–4:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 9+ Return to the enchanting world of Greenwild with Pari Thomson, as she introduces her thrilling new stand-alone adventure, The Frozen King.
The Lone Husky with Hannah Gold 4–4:45pm | Guildhall | Price A | 8+
Hannah Gold comes back to Bath for an unforgettable eco-adventure inspired by her new children’s book, The Lone Husky!
SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER
The Art of Harry Potter
5–6pm | Christ Church | Price B | Family
Artist Levi Pinfold has delivered a show-stopping illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Hear him talk about how he reimagined this dazzling story!
MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER
The World of Jamie Smart 6–7pm | Bath Forum | Price C | 7+
Join us for this brilliant event with bestselling comic book superstar Jamie Smart to celebrate the release of the new Bunny vs Monkey Day of the Heroes comic book.
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