Gigglefest Children's Comedy Festival
13-20 February 2010, Centre for the Child at Central Library
Fantastic free events every day during half term.
Plus - don't miss the marvellous Potted Pirates event at the Library Theatre on Monday 15 February, 2pm.
Saturday 13 February
Kev. F. Sutherland’s Comic Art Masterclass 10am-12 noon
Back by popular demand, comedian and Beano artist Kev will teach you all the tricks of the cartooning trade in this brilliant masterclass.
Booking essential as places are strictly limited.
Suitable for 8-12 year olds.
Super Silly Storytime 11am-11.45am
Suitable for all.
The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre 1pm-2pm
Making their Gigglefest debut, expect silly songs, sketches, socks and violence.
Suitable for all the family.
Noisy Oyster’s Nik Palmer presents…“The Story of Princess Gimmee and other Nonsense” 2.30pm-3.30pm
The mayhem-making marionettes are back!
Suitable for all the family.
Plus face painting and mischief making all day from 11am-4pm!
Monday 15 February
Super Silly Storytime 11am-11.45am
Suitable for all.
The Noise Next Door Improvisational Comedy Workshop 12.30pm-2pm
Your chance to learn from the young, slick masters of improvised comedy. Booking essential as places are strictly limited.
Suitable for children aged 12-14.
Laurence and Brian's Big Laughter Show 12.30pm-12.45pm
Featuring Laurence and Brian.
Ian Billings 'Out of his Mind' 12.45pm-1.45pm
Stand-up comedy for kids.
Potted Pirates Show 2pm-3.05pm
Hilarity on the High Seas with Dan and Jeff
Library Theatre
Tickets £2 each from Central Library Box Office.
Tuesday 16 February
Super Silly Storytime 11am-11.30am
Suitable for all.
Clive Chandler's 'Punch and Judy Show' 11.30am-12 noon, 1pm-1.30pm and 4pm-4.30pm.
Camilla the Chicken 1.45pm-1.55pm
Suitcase Circus 2pm-2.45pm
Comedy variey act.
Suitable for all.
Laurence and Brian's Big Laughter Show 2.45pm-3pm
Patrick Monahan and Alan Seaman's Children's Comedy Show 3pm-4pm
We’re so excited to welcome two brilliant regulars on the UK comedy circuit to the Gigglefest stage!
Suitable for 6+.
Wednesday 17 February
Giggle-go-round Comedy Workshops
10am-10.45am Suitable for 2-5 year olds
11am-12 noon Suitable for 5-7 year olds
Created for GiggleFest by Jane Sutcliffe.
Booking essential as places are strictly limited.
Super Silly Storytime 11am-11.45am
Suitable for all.
Gez Walsh 12.30pm-1.30pm
Totally bonkers poetry from one of our favourite performers.
Felt Tip Ben - The Art of Comedy 1.30pm-1.45pm
Toilet Humour 1.50pm-1.55pm
It's so bog standard.
Mark Waddington 2pm-3pm
Not only a uniquely talented magician, Mark is a fab comedian too!
Suitable for all the family.
Thursday 18 February
Super Silly Storytime 11am-11.45am
Suitable for all.
Funny Bones Writing Workshop with Birmingham's Poet Laureate 12 noon-1.30pm
Come along and cook up some delicious rhymes with poet Adrian Johnson, Poet Laureate for Birmingham. Funny food, outrageous monsters and general silliness will all feature! An opportunity to share your own work and listen to some work written by Adrian for Gigglefest.
Booking essential as places are limited.
Suitable for 7-11 year olds.
Amanda Cadabra 1.40pm-1.55pm
Magic? It doesn't get much worse than this.
Chris White 2pm-3pm
Crazy cartooning and perfectly, potty poetry from the one and only Chris White.
Suitable for all the family.
Friday 19 February
Super Silly Storytime 11am-11.45am
Suitable for all.
Stand-up comedy workshop with Barbara Nice 11am-1.45pm
Your chance to meet and perform with the comedy legend that is Mrs Nice!
Booking essential as places are limited.
Suitable for children aged 8-18.
MC Wizard vs. Professor Petri 1.30pm-1.45pm
Andrew Clover's Almost Famous Storysession 2pm-3pm
Discover Andrew’s seven secrets of storytelling and make your own tales. Perrier Nominee Andrew stars in ‘My Almost Famous Family’ (CBBC) and ‘Ashes to Ashes’ (BBC). He also writes the ‘Dad Rules’ column in the Sunday Times.
Suitable for 7+
Saturday 20 February
Super Silly Storytime 11am-11.45am
Suitable for all.
Acting Funny Comedy Workshops
11am-12.30pm Suitable for ages 8-11
3pm-4.30pm Suitable for ages 11-14
Have you got what it takes to make ‘em laugh? Why not come along for a fun-filled “Acting Funny” workshop and discover all the acting skills you will need to keep your audience giggling all the way home!
Booking essential as places are limited.
Andi Osho 1pm-1.15pm
Stand-up comedy for kids.
Open Mic Slot 1.15pm-1.45pm
Come and make us laugh! Compered by Andi Osho.
Doctor! Doctor! 1.45pm-1.50pm
Groans galore with the Library's Silly Squad.
Janice Phayre’s Kids Comedy Show 2pm-3pm
We can’t wait to welcome Janice Phayre and friends to the Gigglefest stage for what promises to be an amazing finale show! Janice will be joined on stage by Nick Doody and Hal Cruttenden.
Suitable for children aged 6+.
PLUS...... Make 'em Laugh! JOKE COMPETITION!!
Tell us your favourite joke for your chance to win a hilarious hamper of giggle-making goodies!! Form to be completed and returned in Centre for the Child.
Competition open to young people aged 4-18.
Closing date for entries is Saturday 20 February 2010.