Tuesday 29th Sept 9.30am 1066 and all that (schools only) Julius Zebra (schools only)
Wednesday 30th Sept 9.30am The Tudors (schools only) How the World Works (schools only)
11.00am The Girl with a Parrot on her Head 4.30pm King Cat
Friday 2nd Oct
9.30am Rex
9.30am Charlie and Lola
10.00am Kipper
10.00am Connor the Conker
11.00am The Famous Five The Queen’s Handbag Poetry Workshop
11.00am Dr Molly’s Medicine Case Kipper
9.30am How to Train Your Dragon (schools only) The First Slodge (schools only)
12.00pm Maisy Mouse
10.00am Maisy Mouse
2.00pm Kipper
9.30am Grumbug (schools only)
11.00am I Love My Granny
11.00am War Horse and Other Animals (schools only) Grumbug
12.15pm Kipper
3.00pm Hugless Douglas Lupo Connor the Conker
1.00pm Maisy Mouse
4.00pm Maisy Mouse
2.00pm Kipper
5.00pm Beast Quest Tournament
Thursday 1st Oct
Sunday 4th Oct
Saturday 3rd Oct
1.00pm Buckle and Squash Please Mr Panda
12.00pm Maisy Mouse 1.00pm Seen and Not Heard Story Stew Workshop 2.15pm Kipper 2.30pm Princesses and Pirates Party 3.00pm Adventures in Wonderland Poetry Workshop 4.00pm Story Stew Workshop Maisy Mouse
3.00pm Maisy Mouse 4.00pm The Fairytale Hairdresser
Box Office Information - Booking Tickets Book tickets by phone Or online at on 01491 575948 www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk 10am-2pm Monday to Friday
From 21st July
General booking opens Tuesday 21st July, with Friends of the Festival booking open from Monday 13th July (don’t miss page 63 for details of how to become a Friend). Tickets can be collected from the Bell Bookshop in the centre of Henley or posted to you at home. During the Festival, our Box Office will be situated in Strada (Bell Street) from Monday 28th September to Thursday1st October, and in the Baillie Gifford Festival Hub (Market Place) from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October. With thanks to Gwen Glynn for the cover artwork. ‘Rex’ Illustration © 2014 Simon James From REX by Simon James Reproduced by permission of Walker Books Ltd, London, SE11 5HJ. www.walker.co.uk.Maisy™ © 1990-2015 Lucy Cousins. All rights reserved. Reproduced by permission of Walker Books Ltd, London, SE11 5HJ. www.walker.co.uk. Thanks to Lauren Child, Steve Antony, David Melling and Marta Altes for use of their characters.
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Bigger and better than before, there will be books from the Bell Bookshop, food from Hotel du Vin, wine on sale from Laithwaite’s and a space to sit and relax in the Dragonfly Tea Tent. You’ll also find a variety of free children’s events throughout the weekend:–
Maisy Mouse
Friday 2nd October at 10am, 1pm and 3pm –Saturday 3rd October at 12pm and 4pm – Sunday 4th October at 12pm and 4pm Age: 2+ FREE (Booking required) Join lifesize Maisy Mouse character for a fun-filled event. Perfect for children of all ages, enjoy the chance to say hello to Maisy or give her a high-five!
Kipper
Friday 2nd October at 12.15pm and 2pm – Saturday 3rd October at 10am and 2pm – Sunday 4th October at 11am and 2.15pm Age: 2+ FREE (Booking required)
The Baillie Gifford Festival Hub
The Henley Literary Festival is excited to announce the return of the Baillie Gifford Festival Hub marquee to the Town Square from Friday 2nd October to Sunday 4th October.
Join the lifesize Kipper character for a fun-filled event. Perfect for children of all ages, enjoy the chance to tickle Kipper or give him a hug!
Please Mr Panda
Saturday 3rd October at 1pm Age: 3+ FREE (Booking required) A bite-size version of Steve Antony’s Saturday morning performance (see page 7 for more). Discover the panda who loves good manners (and doughnuts!) and get a peek of the bestselling author’s new book, The Queen’s Handbag.
Connor the Conker
Saturday 3rd October at 3pm – Sunday 4th October at 10am Age: 3+ FREE (Booking required) Local author, Rachel Lloyd will definitely get children moving with the very first story-driven Pilates book for children featuring Connor the Conker, his brother Spike and sister Sticky Bud.
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£5
3+
Back by popular demand
£6
The Girl with the Parrot on her Head: Daisy Hirst
4.30pm Christ Church
Author and illustrator, Daisy Hirst brings us the story of delightful Isabel – better known as the girl with the parrot on her head. With a box for everything from wolves to castles and hula hoops to broken umbrellas, imaginative Isabel is the perfect companion for this fun-filled hour. Join us to hear her story, get creative and make your own animal-tastic headpiece.
£5
£5
The King Cat: Marta Altes
11am Christ Church
3+
4+
£6
Grumbug: Adam Stower 11am Christ Church
Join author and illustrator Adam Stower for an action-packed hour of colouring, readings and great Grumbug activities. If you loved Troll and the Oliver or simply want to let your imagination run wild, this promises to be a fun and creative adventure.
Whether you’re crazy for cats or dappy for dogs, author and illustrator Marta Altes’ fantastic new tale is not to be missed. In this interactive event, storytelling and crafting come head to head as you discover the inspiration behind The King Cat. Perfect for a fun after-school activity with a difference.
£6
£5
£6
I Love My Granny: Emma Dodd
11am Festival Hub marquee Move over, mums – it’s time to celebrate our glorious grannies. Award-winning author of I Love My Mummy, Emma Dodd will be reading from her new book, drawing pictures of your favourite family members (four-legged friends included) and helping you to design your own card for someone you love.
3-6
£5
£6
The Fairytale Hairdresser: Abie Longstaff 4pm Festival Hub marquee
Dive into Abie Longstaff’s bestselling series set in the modern fairytale world, where Red Ridinghood sells skateboards, the Big Bad Wolf runs the opticians (all the better to see you with...) and hairdresser Kitty Lacey is on-hand to keep bad haircuts and other catastrophes well under control. You’ll even be able to practice your own hairdressing skills!
Friday 2 October
3+
See page 3 for fun and free events at the Festival Hub from Friday to Sunday
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Saturday 3 October
5+
£5
Rex: Simon James
£6
9.30am D:Two
Rex the dinosaur and other favourite characters come to life in this visually vibrant event with award-winning author and illustrator, Simon James. Hear him read, ask your questions, discover the inspiration behind his critically acclaimed tales and even see him draw live on stage!
Family fun at the River & Rowing Museum!
There is always something new to do for families at the Museum – exciting family days, creative craft and terrific trails.
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6+
11am Kenton Theatre
£9
£9
Join us for a very special adventure with Julian from the Famous Five, as we celebrate Britain’s bestselling author, Enid Blyton. Learn how to question suspects and crack codes, plus some mystery-solving techniques and tips! Bring along your thinking caps and a sense of adventure for this event for all the family.
3+
The Queen’s Handbag
£5
£6
11am D:Two
Saturday 3 October
Adventuring with the Famous Five
Since his first picture book debuted in 2014, Steve Antony has won the prestigious Evening Standard Oscar’s First Book Prize and been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Learn to draw a panda who loves good manners (and doughnuts!), read stories together and get a peek of Steve’s new book, The Queen’s Handbag.
Poetry Workshop: Jane Trainer
4+
£5
FREE
11am Festival Hub marquee
This fun children’s poetry workshop will be led by local professional actresses Amber Edlin and Jane Trainer (River Reading regulars) who will take the children on marvellous adventures – through the spoken word and play – exploring works by favourite children’s poets including Wes Magee, Paul Cookson, Michael Rosen and Aileen Fisher.
7+
£5
£6
Buckle and Squash: Sarah Courtauld 1pm D:Two
What do you get when you cross a pampered wannabe-princess, a feisty tomboy, and an accidental shrinking spell? Find out in this laugh-out-loud event that will have you rolling in the aisles.
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Saturday 3 October
5+
£6
£7
Hugless Douglas: David Melling 3pm Kenton Theatre
Hugless Douglas and his creator David Melling come to Henley to celebrate his latest release, Hugless Douglas Goes to Little School. Just a few weeks into the new school term come along to hear Hugless Douglas’ adventures at little school, learn how to draw the world’s most huggable bear - and even have a hug with Douglas himself!
Ages from 6 weeks to 5 years Open 52 weeks a year (excluding bank holidays) Fun is an essential ingredient at Cedar Park Day Nursery and Preschool where the care and education opportunities for each and every child are as extraordinary as the staff who provide them.
Inclusive practice – All inclusive service Ofsted say:
“Staff actively promote and support equal opportunities and diversity with the children. Staff meet children’s individual needs very well and all children are included in activities as they play.” Ofsted inspection 2013, www.ofsted.gov.uk
Please call 01189 340118 or email cedar.park@childbase.com Cedar Park Day Nursery and Preschool, Bridge Farm Road, Twyford, Berkshire RG10 9PP Ref: VMH15
8+
Lupo –The Adventures of a Royal Dog: Aby King
£5
£6
3pm D:Two
Meet Lupo: the palace’s favourite pet and companion to baby Prince George. Join Aby King as she introduces you to the loveable pup and his friends, hear all about their adventures in the royal residences and get top tips for creating your own adventure stories.
Beast Quest Tournament
7+
£5
£6
5pm D:Two
Join us for this very special Beast Quest event, adapted from the bestselling adventure series. Help the good wizard Aduro to free the beasts from Malvel’s evil spell, take part in an action-filled tournament and learn all about the exciting new Sea Quest! series.
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October
3+
£10
£5
Charlie and Lola: Lauren Child 9.30am Kenton Theatre
Sunday
4
Join us to celebrate the launch of Charlie and Lola: One Thing, by bestselling and multi-award-winning author-illustrator, Lauren Child. A professional entertainer will be leading games, fun and craft, with a special guest appearance at the end of the event by Lauren Child herself, who will be sharing a few behind-the-scenes secrets and signing books. Child tickets include a book (RRP £11.99).
READING BLUE COAT SCHOOL An Independent Day School for Boys with a Co-Educational Sixth Form You can’t judge a book by its cover so come along and look inside www.rbcs.org.uk 0118 944 1005 Sonning Lane Sonning-on-Thames RG4 6SU
4+
£6
Sunday
Doctor Molly’s Medicine Case: Miriam Moss
£7
11am Hotel du Vin
4
Seen and Not Heard: Katie May Green
4+
1pm Hotel du Vin
£6
October
Discover Miriam’s play-medicine case in this fun, interactive event. She’ll be reading from her new book – Doctor Molly’s Medicine Case – and bringing the story to life with images and a menagerie of soft toy characters including a polar bear, a crocodile and a pelican.
£7
Join author and illustrator, Katie for this workshop and make your own double-sided portraits – showing your good side and your naughty side! You’ll also enjoy a reading from, Seen and Not Heard, to find out what those good little children in old portraits were really like…
Story Stew Workshop: Mary Evans
6+
£6
FREE
1pm Festival Hub marquee 4pm Hotel du Vin
Two opportunities to come and cook up a story with author Mary Evans, as we learn how to rustle up some tasty tales in a wacky workshop. Using the Story Stew recipe, a platter of fun creative exercises and lashings of imagination, you’ll create a whole menu of stories together. Suitable for children aged 6 to 96!
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2.30pm Hotel du Vin
£6
Sunday
Princesses and Pirates Party
£7
7+
£9
October
Adventures in Wonderland
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Calling all swashbuckling pirates and fairytale princesses! Based on Ten Little Pirates and Ten Little Princesses – the bestselling, award-winning picture books with a sprinkling of fairy tale magic – this fun-packed event is packed full with counting, rhyming and storytelling. Will any of the little princesses get to the ball on time? What will the ten little pirates do when they meet a hurricane… and a giant squid… and a HUNGRY SHARK?
£9
3pm Kenton Theatre Join us as we enter into Wonderland in this very special celebration of Alice’s 150th anniversary – filled with songs, riddles and readings from Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic.
8+
£5
FREE
Poetry Workshop: Jane Trainer 3pm Festival Hub marquee
The second of two fantastic children’s poetry workshops will be aimed at older children and will be the perfect supplement to their studies at school. Led by local professional actresses Amber Edlin and Jane Trainer (River Reading regulars) this event will bring to life works by favourite children’s poets including Wes Magee, Paul Cookson, Michael Rosen and Aileen Fisher.
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