Spring Performances 2025

Digital event

Michael Rosen's FREE Request Show

The legendary children's poet and author, Michael Rosen, will be joining us for an inspiring event of poetry broadcast live into your classroom. Michael will perform some of his poems, talk about the importance and joy of poetry and give tips on how to start writing your own! Don't miss out, book your place now!

Would you like to ask Michael a question? Would you like Michael to perform a particular poem? We're collecting your requests in advance of the event - fill in this form.

AND we are giving away a selection of Michael Rosen's books and every school who registers for this event will be entered into the draw. The winners will be announced at the end of the show.

You can find out more about World Book Day here.

Date:
Thursday, 6th March 2025
Time:
11:30 am
Duration:
45 minutes
Age range:
Key Stage 2
Tickets:
FREE

How do digital performances work?

We will broadcast direct into your classroom, using the online platform Crowdcast. You can watch the digital event on the whiteboard in your classroom. There is lots more guidance at the bottom of this page - click the button below!

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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

The Times

Watch:

Why don't you have a go at writing your own poem? Michael Rosen gives some advice on how to get started.

Don't Tell Your Mother

No Breathing!

Book a place and you'll be entered into our prizedraw!

How to book tickets

The details

  • We will broadcast direct into your classroom, using the online platform Crowdcast. You don't need an account, but you will need to use the web browser Chrome. Click on the How to Book button above for lots of information.
  • Our digital events can be watched on the whiteboard in the classroom. There are some very useful tips and guidance for attendees here. We strongly recommend that you read through these carefully well in advance of event day so that you can access the event easily.
  • During the live event there will be a 'chat' function available on Crowdcast where you will be able to comment.
  • There will be the opportunity for teachers to ask questions using the 'Ask A Question' button on Crowdcast. We cannot guarantee that all questions will be answered during the event, but we'll do our best! See above for information on how to submit a question in advance.
  • Security disclaimer: the event link will be available only to those who have registered directly. However, please note we cannot be held responsible for any views, questions or comments written in the chat.

Still have questions? You can find our FAQs here.

Have any questions? Get in touch

Katy Webster

Your contact for this performance is Katy Webster, she will be happy to answer any queries you have:

Email
katyw@thechildrensbookshow.com
Phone
07904 068084