Fabula Takes Over Redbridge Central
Join us on Saturday 18 July for Fabula Takes Over Redbridge Central!
Redbridge Central Library will be bursting at the seams on Saturday 18 July, with a whole day of free family events in store.
We’ve got author visits, special story times, comic book workshops, dance and drama, plus a VR experience and lots of crafts and fun activities planned.
Come along, enjoy the fun – and don’t forget to sign up to the Fabula Reading Challenge!
See what we've got planned below!
Storytelling
11:00 & 12:30 - Wakey-Wakey
A playful, interactive storytelling from Discover Children’s Story Centre.
Featuring music, storytelling and BIG adventures.
for ages 0 – 5 years
12:00 & 14:00 - Choogh Choogh
Experience the sights, sounds and smells evoked through South Asian dance, music and theatre; and meet some amazing characters along the way.
Drop-in, free – followed by a stay-and-play.
Please note, this show will be performed outside Redbridge Central Library weather dependent.
For ages 0-7
16:00 - I’m Fine, Thanks!
Join Cat and Hutch for a very special storytelling event based on the book I’m Fine, Thanks, using puppetry, song and lots of interaction! It’s Little One’s first adventure out with her friends and she’s very excited!
For ages 4+
Author Events
13:00 - The Glamorous Grandmas with Jodie Lancet-Grant
Join author Jodie Lancet-Grant on an adventure to meet the Glamorous Grandmas. Packed with interactive storytelling, creative artistic activities, and the chance to show how dazzling your own art can be, this event will be sure to bring a smile to the whole family.
For ages 4+
14:30 - Postman Planet with Ben Davis
Join Ben Davis – award-winning author and actual postman – for a laugh-out-loud, interactive event introducing the wonderfully wacky world of Postman Planet – the first in his brand-new, laugh-out-loud series illustrated by Yasmin Sheikh.
For ages 5+
Workshops
12:00 - Creative Movement and Stories (Early Years Dance Workshop)
Join Lucy Brown for this interactive, story-driven experience, transforming the love of stories into a fun adventure full of dance and self-expression.
Limited space, so booking essential – more tickets may be available on the day.
For ages 1 – 4 years
12:00 - Crazy Comic Club - Character Workshop
Incredible cute creatures! Join bestselling comic art tutor James for an eye-popping workshop bursting with tips to upgrade the adorability factor of your art. Learn secret cartooning tricks used by the professionals, create your own characters, and draw a mindboggling piece of epic comic art, under James’ expert guidance!
For ages 7+
13:00 – Drama Workshop with Cat & Hutch
Join storytellers Cat & Hutch for a special drama workshop based on the book Once Upon A Dragon’s Fire.
For ages 5+
14:15 - Creative Movement and Stories (4+ Dance Workshop)
Join Lucy Brown for this interactive, story-driven experience, inviting children from age 4 to step into the action. Through playful guided prompts and self – expression, young explorers physically embody characters and literally dance their way through the story.
Limited space, so booking essential – more tickets may be available on the day.
For ages 4 – 7 years
15:00 - Crazy Comic Club - Manga Workshop
Awesome manga / anime character design skills! Join James for a supercute special manga session drawing cool characters in action poses, chibi-style! There will be some kawaii / chibi warm-up drawing before tackling dynamic poses in an electrifying composition!
For ages 7+
Activities
Face Painting
Come and have your face painted, and celebrate Fabula Festival in style. Choose from one of 3 designs.Or have a small design on your hand instead.
For ages 3+
Giant Games
Fancy a game of giant draughts? Or Tumbling Towers? Or maybe Connect 4? Have some fun in our giant Games Zone this Fabula Families Take-Over Day while you’re waiting for the next story session to begin!
For ages 4+
Zen Space
Take a calm break in our cozy, welcoming Zen Space this Fabula Take-Over Day. It’s a quieter, peaceful space with soft play for children, comfortable seating and sensory toys for everyone to enjoy.
For ages 0 – 7 years
First Contact VR Experience
Pop on a virtual headset and meet a friendly robot in a colourful world full of surprises! Explore, play and discover how stories can come to life around you.
This short virtual reality experience is perfect for curious minds and first-time VR explorers.
For 12 yrs+
12:00 - Here We Share
Join Colours of Redbridge for a free creative activity where you can enjoy some free food and drink and talk about what’s important to your life here in Redbridge.
For all ages
Story of Redbridge
Make and take away your own storybook all about the amazing things that have happened in our borough!
From the tale of the Ilford mammoth and the first people to live in Redbridge, all the way to a famous Woodford writer and new arrivals, come and tell these stories and more in your book!
For ages 6+
Loved and Wanted Here - Quilt of Welcome
As part of Loved and Wanted, the Quilt of Welcome will be at Redbridge Central Library for Fabula Takes Over Redbridge Central.
The quilt was created by hundreds of children in Sheffield, across 18 schools and three hospital settings. Writing words in their home, heritage, or community language, they share what makes them feel happy, welcome, and safe.
For all ages
