It's time for Essex Book Festival's Midsummer Madness

Aloo o! is a storytelling, arts, crafts, drumming and Mancala workshop for ages 3-11yrs, and adults that toy with the idea of being a child again, with Sade Fadipe, SP K-Mushambi and Margaret Omoniyi

Immerse yourself in the mesmerising music, colours and stories of our amazing Africa.

Join Sade Fadipe for A Visit to the Grandparents in Nigeria – a Yoruba themed story in song and get enchanted by Ayo Olopon (mancala). Discover SP K-Mushambi’s Zimbabwean heritage story, Tarirai’s Choice and the soothing tunes of the mbira. Feel the rhythm with Margaret in a drumming workshop including a retelling of an Asante tale from Ghana – The Leopard’s Drum by Jessica Souhami.

Sunday 23rd June, 12.30 – 4.00pm

Venue: Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Road, Braintree, Cressing, CM77 8PD

Tickets: Free, no booking required.

Part of Midsummer Madness Family Fun Day. Pack your picnic and make a beeline for what promises to be a magical day!

Free parking, free entry and lots of free activities. All welcome.

Aloo o! Aloo.

Are you ready, for Sunday 23rd June, Essex?