A blue book cover with Shakespeare characters drawn on the front
Young Readers

Pocket Shakespeare

Chris Riddell & Michael Rosen
Sun 18 May 2025, 11:00
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Shakespeare for beginners!

Step inside a sparkling celebration of the wonderful words of William Shakespeare with two former Children's Laureates - Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell. Discover how the bard explores love and heartbreak, magic and superstition, jealousy, beauty and much more as Michael and Chris discuss, draw and debate his famous words.

Members Priority Booking: Opens 9am, Fri 14 Feb
Public Booking Opens: 10am, Thu 20 Feb

Headshots of Chris Riddell and Michael Rosen side by side

Supported by Brighton College

‘Brighton College Prep School is delighted to again be supporting Brighton Festival. We are passionate about inspiring children and young people to read and hope this exciting event will further promote this across the city and beyond’.

Ant Falkus, Headmaster, Brighton College Prep School