Brighton Festival 2012

Something for all ages this May Our family events programmer picks her Festival highlights "A warm welcome to our family programme which features noisy animals, buzzing bees and some very insistant birds. Check the age recommendations to find a show that works for you. If you want to be really involved in the action then come to our special family classical concert Tweet Chirp and Flap (that’s the birdie one) or drag your parents along to the Festival Ceilidh at The Old Market (that’s the one with silly dancing!) Enjoy Brighton Festival 2012 and don’t forget to tell us what you think of the things you see and what you would like to see next year." Pippa Smith, Children & Family Events Programmer Don't miss the Children's Parade kick-starting the Festival on 5 May, as well as all these other fantastic family friendly events...    Britten Sinfonia presents: Tweet, Chirp and Flap A family classical concert all about birds! Join a flock of musicians from Britten Sinfonia in this family concert where we follow a young bird on a musical journey to find his family.   More Info  Bee Detective World Premiere Staged in a bee-autiful tent, this interactive, multisensory theatre show combines performance, projected animations and waggle dancing! Suitable for Age 6+   More Info  Cloud Man A deceptively simple story that will melt even the flintiest of hearts.’ * * * * The List Featuring a blend of puppetry, storytelling and sumptuous visuals, Cloud Man is a touching and poetic theatre experience for young folk and their grown-ups.   More Info  26 Letters Our celebration of children's books Take your pick from a packed programme of author talks, story sessions and hands-on workshops.   More Info  Wake Up World Under 18's go free! Vanessa Redgrave and her son Carlo Nero introduce their film celebrating six decades of progress for children, as they tell the story of UNICEF.   More Info  Circus Klezmer Kids go half price An ensemble cast of trapeze artists, jugglers and actors create a blissful marriage of infectious humour, exquisite artistry and passionate performance.