Free Event
Relax in this interactive chill out space where stories come to life.
Created with local schools and community groups our Gallery will be alive with stories this holiday.
This SEND friendly exhibition is a magical space where characters jump from the pages of the book through animation, projection, storytelling and music.
Quest Family Fest is supported by The Louis Baylis Charitable Trust, Cyril Taylor Foundation and Spoore, Merry and Rixman Foundation.
You can see all Quest events here.
Presented by The Rubbish Shakespeare Company.
Enemies. Balconies. Kissing... sausage rolls!?
Three idiots perform Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, using only a box of tatty wigs, a worn floral dress, and a burst airbed they found by the bins.
Described as ‘like Horrible Histories but funnier’ Primary Times, the beloved Rubbish Shakespeare Company returns with an anarchic and joyous family friendly treat.
Featuring clowning, slapstick and knowingly mischievous storytelling, this ‘side-splittingly funny’ The List production is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare - or even theatre itself!
‘A genius way to bring the Bard to fresh audiences’ ★★★★★ West End Best Friend
‘Anything but rubbish! This is stripped back theatre at its very finest' ★★★★★ At The Theatre
‘It’s pure rubbish… and you’ll love every minute’ ★★★★★ Wee Review
‘A high class piece of entertainment, whatever your age’ Fringe Review
Suitable for ages 4+ years.
Studio
£12 I £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40
The Rubbish Shakespeare Company website
@RubbishShakes
@nordenfarm
From Simone de Jong Company and presented by House Theatre.
I can see a box, no wait, Is it a house?
There’s a noise coming from inside. Could there be something inside?
Suddenly a flap opens. Is that a man living in a box?
Hermit is a silly, funny and intriguing show about a quiet, tall man living in a teeny tiny house.
The owner feels happy and proud of his little home and loves to hide away from the world there but can we win his trust so he will invite us inside?
Age guidance: 2 - 6 years.
Relaxed Performance
The performance at 11.30am is Relaxed. Ideal for families with babies or toddlers and children with SEND. Everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format.
Studio
£12 | £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40
Simone de Jong Company's website
House Theatre's website
@housetheatre
@nordenfarm
Join much-loved children's writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt in a family-friendly, fun-filled drawalong for all ages.
He’ll be taking a look at some of his favourite books, showing you how to create characters like Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, sharing ways to invent your own crazy creatures and giving loads of top tips as you draw along with him.
Nick has illustrated close to 300 books including the much-loved ‘You Choose’, ‘Shark in the Park’ and ‘Pants’ series.
He’s worked with authors including Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen and Kes Gray, and he’s also illustrated lots of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s phenomenally popular children’s novels. Nick’s been awarded a gold Blue Peter badge too!
Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on and expect plenty of chances to join in.
Run Time
This drawalong is 75minutes long, there is no interval.
Age guidance: 4+ years.
There will be signed books for sale at the venue.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Courtyard
£12 I £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40
Presented by Faceplant Theatre.
Will Lily conquer her fears? Will she conquer her fright? Will she conquer the ghouls in the dead of the night?
In the Dead of the Night brings to life a little girl's imagination as she conjures fantastical monsters whilst hearing strange sounds in the middle of the night. Once she decides that she must overcome her fears, she sets out to tackle this mysterious noisy creature head on. She discovers it has been her scared young brother making the noises, whom she comforts as they fall asleep together. It's a tale about being brave and choosing to face your fears, and eventually about being a loving sibling, two messages that audiences can relate to.
Arthur McBain's witty, spooky, and heartfelt debut children's book has sold both internationally in Australia, Korea and Turkey, and in the UK as one of Waterstones core children's book range. Faceplant Theatre are incredibly excited to be adapting McBain's story for its first ever outing as a theatrical production.
Age guidance: 3+ years.
Studio
£12 I £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40
Join comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel for an hour of kid's comedy which is now 20% more stupider than ever before.
There will be truth-telling cheese, fishing, ducks, bumbags, sausages and maybe some drawing. Family- friendly frivolity that will leave you feeling a lot less intelligent than when you walked in, from one of the masters of the (stupid) art. Be there or be a dodecahedron. Time Out Top 10 Kids' Shows 2022; Nominated Best Family Show, Leicester Comedy Festival 2023. Direct from Edinburgh Fringe.
A sprawling bungalow of blissful belly laughs' ★★★★★ Get Your Coats On
'An absolute treat, as enjoyable for the adults as it is for the children' ★★★★ Broadway World
'This show is disruptive, daft and downright brilliant. Take your kids. Twice' ★★★★ Everything Theatre
'Utterly delighting the children with perfectly pitched humour' ★★★★ Theatre Weekly
'All kinds of weird and wonderful and we are 100% here for it' ★★★★ Edinburgh Festival For Kids
Age guidance 3 - 13 years.
Relaxed Performance
The performance at 2pm is Relaxed. Ideal for families with babies or toddlers and children with SEND. Everyone is welcome to join us for this friendly format.
Studio
£12 | £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40