davidworkman Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 At this year's East Dulwich Literary Festival, we have a couple of FREE events for families. It would be fantastic to see you there. Tickets will be required for these, but they are available from Rye Books, or you can reserve them by emailing [email protected].It would be great to see you there - do contact me if you have any questions.DavidThursday 26th June, 7.30pm: Open Air Performance of Treasure IslandWhen their ship is stranded at sea on a windless day, Captain Jim Hawkins and his loyal crew while away the time telling old sailors? tales. And Captain Jim?s tale is always the most popular...With a host of wild characters and events, from Billy Bones to the threatening Blind Pew and the ?Black Spot?, the pirate?s mutiny on the Hispaniola to the marooned Ben Gunn and the fight at the stockade on the isle where Captain Flint?s treasure is buried, Robert Louis Stevenson?s classic story is brought to theatrical life by Rain or Shine in this new adaptation by James Reynard.This tale of buccaneers, greed, courage, betrayal and pieces of eight has both humour and brutality and is suitable for adventurers from the age of 6 to 106. Jim Hawkins invites you to hear how he came to leave his home, the Admiral Benbow Inn, and make his way across the seas to Treasure Island.Saturday 28th June, 1.00 ? 5.00pm: Family Fun DayWe?ve got an afternoon of fun for everyone, with child-friendly standup comedy from the Comedy Club 4 Kids, musical performances from local acts, storytelling performances, drama and history workshops, live poetry, talks on local history and stalls selling food, drink and crafts. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44579-free-events-for-families/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
esme Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Sounds great :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44579-free-events-for-families/#findComment-750925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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