Children's author James Mayhew tells stories of fables and fantasies while a 50-piece orchestra plays, with illustrations projected on screen.
James Mayhew brings Stories of Fables and Fantasies to Portsmouth Cathedral on Saturday 10 October, with two shows on the one day. He's an internationally acclaimed children's author and illustrator, and this is one of those rare gigs that works for kids and adults alike. The format is simple: Mayhew tells stories while a live 50-piece orchestra plays, with his own illustrations projected onto a big screen. It's as much about the music as the storytelling.
There are two different programmes to choose from. The Family Concert runs from 3.00 to 4.00pm and includes Peter and The Wolf, so it's a good shout if you've got younger ones with you. The Evening Concert is a bit longer, 7.30 to 8.45pm, and features The Firebird. Both are built around that same pairing of a full orchestra and Mayhew's drawings on the screen, so you're getting the same setup regardless of when you go.
Mayhew describes the concerts as highly educational, critically acclaimed and enormous fun, and they're aimed at all ages, from small children through to adults. After the show, there's a book signing where you can meet him in person, and you'll have a chance to win one of his illustrations.
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Tickets range from £5 to £25, so there's a fair bit of room to find a seat that works for your budget. With the Family Concert at 3.00pm and the Evening Concert at 7.30pm, you can pick the one that fits your day best.
