Poet, writer, broadcaster and former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen takes the helm as Guest Director of Brighton Festival 2013 – three weeks of unrivalled arts celebration across the city, which includes the world premiere of Rosen's new guide to the orchestra, The Great Enormo.

“It's a wonderful opportunity for me to be involved with Brighton Festival. It's exciting but it's also going to be a challenge! I am a great believer in festivals - they are an informal college of the arts for everyone.”

– Michael Rosen (read the full announcement)