Autumn performances 2026 › Wolverhampton

Past event

Michael Rosen performance

How did it go?

We had a fantastic time welcoming Michael Rosen to the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton with a packed theatre of 1000 excited children who hung on Michael’s every word. There were squeals of excitement as Michael recited ‘Hot Food’, with the children all joining in with “Nice!”. Michael involved the whole theatre in his performance. Teachers and support staff in the Grand Circle of the theatre commented on how, even at the back, the children were captivated by Michael and his poetry and were on the edge of their seats for the whole performance. It was wonderful to see each child so pleased and excited to receive one of Michael’s books, Out of This World, as they left the theatre, chatting enthusiastically about the performance with their friends and staff. It was a perfect start to our autumn programme!

Kate Wakeling Workshop in Wolverhampton

Poet Kate Wakeling will visit your school and delight your class, encouraging them to play with words, get their imaginations fizzing and work creatively to produce their own poems.

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Each child attending this performance will receive a **FREE** copy of _Out of this World_ to take home and keep! cover

Each child attending this performance will receive a FREE copy of Out of this World to take home and keep!

Venue:
Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE
Date:
Thursday 24th September
Time:
10:30 am
Duration:
Approx. 1 hour
Age range:
Years 3, 4, 5 and 6

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Michael Rosen

Michael Rosen wrote his first poems when he was twelve, and he has been writing ever since. He loves words, and especially loves talking to children and adults about how we can play with them. He has written many poetry collections and books for children and adults alike.

One of our most popular writers - the champion for every bored, overdrilled, tested-to-tears pupil in the land

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