Pop Up

Sattala Bari: The Seven Storied House Plus Animation Workshop (PG). Bringing you a fantastic morning of Bengali children’s animation from filmmaker Debjani Mukherjee, who will be with us from India to share her animation techniques! Tickets: £3.00 Children, £1.00 Adults. Booking information: www.curzoncinemas.com or booking line: 0871 703 3991

Vayu Naidu Storytelling Company present A Ribbon of Riddles & Tapestry of Tales. Every hour, on the hour, listen to the rhymes and rhythms of these treetop tales! Help the storytellers solve riddles, and listen as the legends unfold.

Meet a Moomin! If you haven't met a Moomin yet, you're missing the most magical fun. Here’s your chance to listen to Moomin tales, from the gorgeous books by Tove Jansson. Supported by The Embassy of Finland in London

Roald Dahl Funny Prize present Bruce Ingman, who’ll talk about how Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake influenced his own work. You can also practice your drawing, with tips from an expert!

Step inside Catherine Johnson’s ‘The Nest of Vipers’ - an 18th-century tavern, where life is tricky and your wits will need to be quick and sharp! The Nest of Vipers gang are the best liars in London: can you beat them with your own stories? Ms Johnson serves up stories and will help you make up your own stories too.

‘Mice Up Da Place!’ with Rastamouse creators Michael De Souza & Genevieve Webster. Come and listen to the adventures of Rastamouse and Da Easy Crew, create your own Mouseland character, and have a bangin’ time! Programme ends with a Mouse-tastic carnival parade!

Hop along to a charming, interactive storytelling session where Beatrix Potter's ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’ is brought to life.

A Ribbon of Riddles & Tapestry of Tales Part II

Spoken word performances from talented young poets and artists – commissioned by The Brunswick and presented in association with The Poetry Society – will take place every half hour from 12pm to 4pm. First off, rising star TRNUH - expect beatboxing, rap and vocal gymnastics!

Additional special appearances and performances throughout the afternoon, following each poet - look out for details on the day!

Enter the Poetry Arena, where some of the most dynamic and in-demand spoken-word artists merge with performers from 10 years of The Poetry Society’s SLAMBassadors UK talent-scouting championship. Expect nothing less than the greatest poetry show on earth! Kicks off with the explosive Hussain Manawer, presenter of BreaksLondon radio show.

Another chance to meet and learn drawing skills from illustrator and funny man Bruce Ingman, courtesy of Roald Dahl Funny Prize.

Next up, Catherine Labiran – at 16, winner of SLAMbassadors 2011 – to enthral us with her surreal and beautiful streams of consciousness.

Catherine Johnson serves up stories in ‘The Nest of Vipers’.

In the Poetry Arena, Naga, energetic beatboxer and rapper is followed by Jamal Msebele with his wild blend of grime and hip hop.

Where’s Spot? Have you seen him? Come and join a storytelling session featuring games and dancing – plus a chance to meet the world’s most loveable puppy!

A Ribbon of Riddles & Tapestry of Tales Part III

Louise Hill - coach and poet mentor for SLAMbassadors is up - with her  depth, sassiness and soul.

Special appearance announced on the day!

Francesca Beard - internationally reknowned and frankly fabulous - makes a very special appearance for Pop Up!

Jamal Msbele published his first book age 13, and won SLAMbassadors UK in 2010! He's up, with his wild blend of grime and hip hop.

Catch the charismatic Chris Preddie’s rare mix of spoken word, comedy and rap in the Poetry Arena – followed by Aisling Fahey at 2.00pm.

Aisling Fahey - Barbican Poet and member of the Roundhouse Poetry Collective – is already a major fixture on the UK poetry scene. Catch her while you can!

A Ribbon of Riddles & Tapestry of Tales Part IV

Vanessa Kisuule performs her own unique brand of spoken word.

Join Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Phillip Ardagh for ‘Beards and Things’, as he discusses his hugely successful series ‘GrubtownTales’ and his love of all things Roald Dahl. Philip will have his beard with him – why not bring yours? Or you can make your own on the day. Expect bad behaviour, buffoonery and beards.

Special appearance announced on the day!

‘Mice Up Da Place!’ Catch up with the carnival parade, starting at the CAROUSEL

Catherine Labiran enthrals us with her surreal and beautiful streams of consciousness.

Meet ‘The Gruffalo’ illustrator Axel Scheffler and his new characters Pip and Posy. Watch Axel create fantastic drawings while you listen to his stories!

Charlie Dark, magical lyricist and poet, and one third of hip hop outfit Attica Blues, performs a live DJ set for the young crowd! 'My dad's a DJ and my mum is too!'

Catherine Johnson serves up stories in ‘The Nest of Vipers’.

‘Mice Up Da Place!’ with Rastamouse creators Michael De Souza & Genevieve Webster. Come and listen to the adventures of Rastamouse and Da Easy Crew, create your own Mouseland character, and have a bangin’ time! Programme lasts just over 2 hours – and ends with a Mouse-tastic carnival parade!

Kayo Chingonyi delivers soulful free verse; followed by Vanessa Kisuule.

Sin One, hot young star of dub step and hip hop, with his lyrical pyrotechnics, straight from a recent stint at Glastonbury!

Special appearance announced on the day!

Spoken word choice act, Marz, will be followed by queen of the spoken and sung word, Ms Scora D. Expect electricity!

Meet a Moomin! Here’s another chance to listen to Moomin tales, from the gorgeous books by Tove Jansson. Supported by The Embassy of Finland in London

Catherine Johnson serves up stories in ‘The Nest of Vipers’.

Special finale event – with very special guests! – from Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Details to be announced on the day.

Finish the day by joining Moomin for a special Moomin Tea Party, with delicious cakes and drinks from the ‘Moomin Cookbook’! supported by The Embassy of Finland in London

One of the nation’s most admired poets, Adisa mixes African griot and spoken word. Plus, a last chance to see some of the day’s brightest stars, including Naga, Trnuh and Sin One. Then get ready for the Poetry Arena finale...

‘Mice Up Da Place!’ Catch up with the carnival parade, starting at the CAROUSEL

The Pop Up Finale! Who's up? It's Top Secret for now - but expect a lively end to Pop Up's first day!

Eleanor’s Secret Plus Interactive French Workshop with Bonjour Tonton! (U). Eleanor’s Secret is an enchanting animation from France (dubbed in English) about a little boy who’s reading skills are challenged when he has to save all his favourite fairy tale characters. Arrive for 10am and join in with Bonjour Tonton, a puppet show with Tonton the French- speaking tortoise and his unique band of friends! Tickets: £3.00 Children, £1.00 Adults. Booking information: www.curzoncinemas.com or booking line: 0871 703 3991

Join author and illustrator Karin Littlewood in ‘Immi’s Igloo’ – an enchanting place filled with Karin’s friends including storyteller Margaret Bateson-Hill and illustrators Guy Parker-Rees, Catherine Vase, Deborah Allright, Ann Kronheimer, Clare Alexander, Richard Holland, Annie Hudson, Sophie Herxheimer and Nicola Killen. Shows begin with musical dance performances from The Place and Guildhall School of Music – look out for dancers in the crowd at 11am, 1.15pm and 3.45pm, and they’ll lead you into Immi’s magical world.

Are you a budding magician’s apprentice? Then look no further: magicians from The Magic Circle’s Young Magician’s Club will teach you magic tricks to amaze your friends and family! Workshops are for 7-16 year-olds and run for 45 minutes each.

Little Angel Theatre are world-famous for their puppet theatre in Islington – and some of their puppeteers will be here to help you make puppets of your own! Drop into one of their short puppet-making sessions throughout the day, up until 4.00pm.

Show-stopping ‘Peter Pan in Scarlet’ author Geraldine McCaughrean leads a troupe of actors and artistes to build a brand new story throughout the day. Help Geraldine and friends muster the ingredients of story, and cook up a brand new myth!

Enter author Philip Ardagh’s ‘House of Illusions’, a phantasmagorical Victorian world of magical mystery and illusion – where you should never trust your eyes! Prepare to meet a conjuror, a magician and a bizarre musician, along with the finest array of storytelling authors, including the remarkable Eleanor Updale and the spine-tingling Chris Priestley. More special appearances will be announced on the day!

Kingsmead Primary School performs ‘The Apartheid’ – a rhyming script about life in the UK and war-torn Afghanistan.

Former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen presents a mixed-bill of art, magic, poetry and music throughout the day, featuring artist Herve Tullet, magician Ian Saville, poet Valerie Bloom – and, to finish the day, Michael and the Homemade Orchestra. The show opens with the showman himself!

Poet and SLAM artistic director Joelle Taylor leads a master-class in performance poetry for 12-16 year-olds. You’ll learn beatbox, poly vocal poetry, free verse and performance skills – and final pieces will be filmed for the SLAMBassadors UK YouTube site! Workshop leads to a showcase of work at 4.30pm.

Come and join the amazing artist, painter, book-creator from France, Herve Tullet, and help him create a giant canvas to illustrate Michael Rosen’s space!

Make an appointment with the Book Doctor, aka Julia Eccleshare, who’ll be holding an hour-long open surgery. Julia will listen to your book-related symptoms, diagnose your reading tastes, and provide a tailor-made treatment plan of children’s titles, perfectly suited to you!

Join author and illustrator James Mayhew – creator of the ‘Katie’ books – as he creates a giant pop-up picture book! Show begins with a storytelling and James’s famous upside-down illustrations, at 12.15pm.

Learn magic tricks with The Magic Circle’s Young Magician’s Club.

Join Karin Littlewood and friends in the enchanting ‘Immi’s Igloo’. Look out for dancers in the crowd, and they’ll lead you into Immi’s magical world!

Another chance to make an appointment with the Book Doctor, aka Julia Eccleshare, who’ll be holding an hour-long open surgery.

Learn magic tricks with The Magic Circle’s Young Magician’s Club.

Another round of knockout poems from Michael Rosen, followed by conjuror and magician Ian Saville – wily, wonderful and wizardous... and what wittering words with it!

Learn magic tricks with The Magic Circle’s Young Magician’s Club.

Michael Rosen introduces poet, storyteller, singer and inspirer Valerie Bloom. She’ll entrance you with her poems as she takes your mind to other places, gets you talking, singing and joining in!

Join Karin Littlewood and friends in the enchanting ‘Immi’s Igloo’. Look out for dancers in the crowd, and they’ll lead you into Immi’s magical world!

Come and see what James Mayhew and his helpers have done, as they finish off their giant pop-up book, and wind down with a story.

Learn magic tricks with The Magic Circle’s Young Magician’s Club.

A spoken-word showcase hosted by Joelle Taylor, featuring a whole host of brand new artistes, showing off what they’ve accomplished in the day’s workshop!

For our festival Finale, Michael Rosen and the Homemade Orchestra perform ‘Nonsense!’ – a fantastical feast of musical and verbal dexterity, full of fun, wit, weirdness and delight. It’s poetry and jazz!