Author
Frank Cottrell-Boyce
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The Children’s Bookshow is delighted to present the current Children's Laureate and champion of children's books, author Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
Join Frank on a hilarious adventure to Hollywood as he talks about his latest book, the laugh-out-loud The Blockbusters! A school trip to Shakespeare North Playhouse takes an unexpected turn and initiates a wild adventure encompassing mistaken identity, movie sets, Hollywood and a quest to find a missing boy. Frank has enormous experience working in film, so he’ll give authentic insight into the excitement and chaos of film-making. With storytelling, Frank’s top writing tips and lots of opportunities to ask questions, this event shouldn’t be missed! Every child coming to this performance will receive their very own free copy of The Blockbusters! to take home and keep.
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General on sale: Fri 22 May, 2026 12:29am