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Win 2 tickets to meet Lauren Child and her Pippi Longstocking!
Closing Date: 8th December 2021
Pippi Longstocking Day at The Museum of the Home
On Sunday 12th December, iconic Swedish character and rebel girl Pippi Longstocking, will be getting up to mischief at London’s Museum of the Home.
Nine-year-old Pippi – originally created by author Astrid Lindgren for her daughter during World War Two – is a free-spirited girl who uses a powerful mix of anti-authoritarian thinking and kindness to challenge the status quo, and to bring joy to the lives of those around her.
As well as her superhuman strength, mismatched stockings, carrot-coloured hair and freckly face, Pippi Longstocking is also known for her unusual domestic set-up. She lives in Villa Villekulla with a horse, a monkey, a big suitcase full of gold coins and a Lemonade Tree in the garden.
Join bestselling children’s author and former Children’s Laureate Lauren Child and theatre company Wizard Presents as they bring Pippi Longstocking to life in what promises to be a fantastic day out for all the family.
Pippi Longstocking Day at The Museum of the Home
From 10.30am, Sunday 12 December 2021
136 Kingsland Rd, London E2 8EA
10:30AM & 2PM: MEET PIPPI LONGSTOCKING: STORYTELLING PERFORMANCE BY SOFIE MILLER
Recommended age: 6-9
£8 for adults and children, £7 for unwaged
Nine-year-old Pippi is strong, brave and fearless. When she comes to live in her new home with her monkey and horse but with no parents and no rules, she brings mischief, chaos and confusion to the folk of this ordinary and traditional town.
Sofie Miller introduces 'the strongest girl in the world' to young audiences. Expect much mischief, laughter and audience interaction!
The performance will last around 35 minutes with an optional craft activity at the end.
12PM: Q&A WITH LAUREN CHILD, ILLUSTRATOR OF PIPPI LONGSTOCKING BOOKS
Recommended age: 7+
£10 for adults and children, £8 for unwaged
Former Children’s Laureate and creator of Clarice Bean and Charlie and Lola, Lauren Child talks to scriptwriter, director and author Madeleine Perham about one of her favourite characters of all time - Pippi Longstocking, the champion of childhood, joy and humour. Lauren will show how she approached the illustration of Pippi for her books, Pippi Longstocking and Pippi Longstocking Goes Abroad, and talk about what makes Pippi so special to her.
The talk will last for 50 minutes including questions from the audience. Ticket includes a seasonal refreshment and signing of Child’s new book, Pippi Longstocking (Gift Edition). For more information on this even visit www.museumofthehome.org.uk/whats-on/events/q-a-with-lauren-child/
We are giving two lucky entrants the chance to win 2 tickets each to meet Lauren Child and her Pippi Longstocking along with 1 signed copy of Pippi Longstocking! For your chance to win, simply answer the following question:
Who has superhuman strength, mismatched stockings, carrot-coloured hair and a freckly face?