Wands at the Ready - February Half Term is Approaching.
February Half Term is less than three weeks away - why not swot up on your charms and potion recipes before hopping on your Nimbus 3000 to whizz down to Seven Stories for a week of wizarding wonder?
Here's a taster of what to expect...
Saturday 13–Sunday 21 February • Drop in activities
Every day during February Half Term, whether you are a brave Gryffindor, sneaky Slytherin, intelligent Ravenclaw or perhaps a loyal Hufflepuff, Seven Stories has a busy timetable planned. Choose your house colours on arrival and pick up a Report Card at reception. Follow the trail and answer questions before checking in with the Bookshop to see if you have passed. Be enchanted by magical stories which will happen regularly throughout the day. Get creative in the Studio inspired by Jim Kay’s exquisite Harry Potter illustrations and make your own wands, add your face to the Wizard Wanted Wall and create your own Diagon Alley peg doll resident to populate the busy street scene.
Diagon Alley is a bustling, busy street teaming with witches and wizards. Wands, cauldrons, banished books and enchanted mirrors – you can get it all. But have you ever wondered who the wizarding shopkeepers are behind these curious counters? Visitors are invited to join the Northumbria Drama students for the sixth year in their hugely popular partnership with Seven Stories as they bring the streets of Diagon Alley to life. Families will be entertained around the museum by innovative, pop-up performances as well as enjoying two lively shows set in the heart of Diagon Alley. Northumbria Drama students have written and produced the imaginative vignettes and performances, inspired by the stunning and intricate illustrations by Jim Kay seen in the Seven Stories Illustrating Harry Potter exhibition.
There's more this February...
Handa's Hen by Little Angel Theatre, Saturday 6 February • 11am, 12.30 and 2pm
Following the sell-out tour ofHanda’s Surprise, Handa and Akeyo are back. Enjoy Little Angel Theatre's brilliant adaptation of Handa's Hen by Eileen Browne as they weave puppetry, music and dance to take you on an exciting adventure through Handa's Kenyan home. Booking essential. £4 per person, admission required.
Chinese Brush Painting with Jayamini De Silva, Sunday 7 February • 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm • Suitable for ages 7+ Learn the ancient art of Chinese brush painting with local artist Jayamini De Silva in a whistle stop taster workshop to celebrate Chinese New Year. For more information and to book, click here. All cheeky chimps can join Jayamini in the morning to create origami people and elaborate mythical Chinese dragons.
Welcome back Booster Cushion Theatre for another enthusiastic performance for all the family.This time, you are treated to a comical retelling of fairy tale classic Goldilocks and the Three Bears uniquely told using a giant book complete with innovative pop ups and props. £3 per person. Admission Required.