THERE will be lots of free family fun in Bradford this August with live theatre, craft sessions, storytelling and music taking over the city’s parks.

It's part of Literature Unlocked, hosted by Bradford Literature Festival.

The four family fun days, which usually run in City Park, but will this year happen across the Bradford district, take place each weekend from August 15 to September 4. The events are held in partnership with Bradford Council’s Summer Unlocked programme.

Award-winning Leeds theatre company Wrongsemble will bring their magical musical pop-up adventure ‘The Magician’s Monster’ to Bradford’s Bowling Park and Peel Park, featuring all the fun and magic of the circus.

They will also bring a modern twist to family favourite Peter Pan in ‘Peter Pan Flies Again’ which will be heading to Lister Park and Keighley Victoria Park.

Both productions feature well-known songs to sing along to and will last 25 to 35 minutes, followed by a 15-minute interactive workshop on stage with the cast.

The Magician’s Monster dates:

Bowling Park – Sunday August 15

Peel Park – Saturday August 28

Peter Pan Flies Again dates:

Victoria Park, Keighley – Saturday August 21

Lister Park – Saturday September 3

There will also be dance and music performances from local community groups, workshops for kids to get stuck into including dance and circus skills and craft sessions with internationally exhibiting artist Morwenna Catt.

Fun for very little ones will include early years workshops and storytellers. There will be plenty of food stalls to grab a bite to eat and also a funfair for all ages to enjoy. 

Hosted by Bradford Literature Festival and made possible due to public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England, the events have also been supported by Pears Foundation, an independent, British family foundation, rooted in Jewish values which promotes the understanding of key issues through research and education programmes.

Syima Aslam, director of Bradford Literature Festival, said: “On the back of another successful literature festival, we’re so excited to bring some family fun to Bradford’s beautiful parks and outdoor spaces. Literature Unlocked isn’t just for bookworms, there is something for everyone to delve into and enjoy."

For more information, visit: www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk