Murder Mystery Activity; The Library Lock-In (Workshop)
An interactive murder mystery experience with writer and storyteller Gaby Songui. The story is about two teenage detectives. Step into their shoes as they try to solve the murder of their friend
Folk tales and Fiddles (Music)
An evening of local folk tales and brilliant contemporary folk music. Marianne Powell, local storyteller, will be telling two Fenland tales – spooky, mysterious and uplifting. Orphean Sprig, instrumental folk band, will bring their trademark arrangements creating a rich texture and original sound.
Crochet Flower Making Workshop
Ideal for those who know basic crochet stiches and want to progress. Designer Claire Montgomerie with help you play with colour and unusual yarns to crochet beautiful floral motifs. These will be perfect for creating flower crowns, corsages, present toppers, hair accessories and more.
Decorative Stars Workshop
Weave and fold ribbon to make spectacular eight-pointed Scandinavian star decorations. Susan from Mill House Millinery will guide you through the process. Use them to decorate your home for any celebration you wish.
Digital Animation Workshop
Learn digital techniques from expert animator Edalia Day. Create your own characters and stories using simple applications. Gain some cool skills to take home with you to use over and over. A fun, laid back workshop suitable for all ability levels from absolute beginner to seasoned pro. We’ll have a selection of iPads to use with some simple homemade styluses, or you can bring your own tablet or smart phone to use.
Havisham (Theatre)
Miss Havisham is in town! Come and meet Charles Dickens’ most Gothic character in the flesh. Discover her previously untold imagined back-story. Why does she wait forever at her wedding feast for a husband who will never arrive?
Printing Workshop
Learn Gel-plate printing from artist Syrah Jade Arnold. Explore items from the natural world, colours and patterns and create through experimentation. Capture beautiful textures and shapes of leaves, shells and feathers. You’ll be amazed at the unique cards, wrapping paper and prints you will make. All materials provided.
Murder Mystery Activity; The Library Lock-In (Workshop)
An interactive murder mystery experience with writer and storyteller Gaby Songui. The story is about two teenage detectives. Step into their shoes as they try to solve the murder of their friend
Paper Theatre Making Workshop
Puppeteer Aya Nakamura will give a performance of Kamishibai (Japanese Paper Theatre) and introduce you to Paper Theatre techniques. Then create your own paper theatre box to tell your story with an illustrated back drop of collaged images.
Please bring a story that you want to tell and your favourite images to cut out.
Miniature Making Workshop
Learn to make miniature houses, landscapes, or furniture. Use the templates, tools and sustainable materials provided. Decorate your creations with paint or fabric. Artist Sonia Panova will share her love of detail and give tips on sustainable crafting at home.
This workshop is ideal for those interested in: model making, dioramas, doll houses and eco-friendly crafting.
Havisham (Theatre)
Miss Havisham is in town! Come and meet Charles Dickens’ most Gothic character in the flesh. Discover her previously untold imagined back-story. Why does she wait forever at her wedding feast for a husband who will never arrive?
Magic Workshop
Start your career in magic today! Learn to vanish an object, make it reappear in creative places, card magic and more. Twin magicians Kane & Abel pass on decades of experience gained after taking on the family business from their grandfather. Spark a new fun hobby, learn some skills, and wow your friends.
Film Screening, Talk & Dance Workshop
Journey through the history of dance with Kabecca Films. The duo bring the seldom-heard voices of women over 50 to audiences. A screening of three short films, talk and Q&A followed by a short and simple movement activity.
Twinpossible (Magic)
Kane & Abel return with magic and comedy based on being twins. The brothers seamlessly move between stand-up comedy, magic pieces and theatrical illusions set to music. A show that can be thoroughly enjoyed by adults and youngsters alike.
Printing Workshop
Learn Gel-plate printing from artist Syrah Jade Arnold. Explore items from the natural world, colours and patterns and create through experimentation. Capture beautiful textures and shapes of leaves, shells and feathers. You’ll be amazed at the unique cards, wrapping paper and prints you will make. All materials provided.
Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)
Two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales – with a comic twist. In ‘The Queer Chair’ a traveller encounters a ghostly chair at a haunted inn. In ‘The Ghosts of the Mail’, a tipsy reveller in a deserted Edinburgh carriage-works is spirited away! Two yarns to chill and charm. Adapted by Gavin Robertson and performed by Nicholas Collett.
Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)
Two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales – with a comic twist. In ‘The Queer Chair’ a traveller encounters a ghostly chair at a haunted inn. In ‘The Ghosts of the Mail’, a tipsy reveller in a deserted Edinburgh carriage-works is spirited away! Two yarns to chill and charm. Adapted by Gavin Robertson and performed by Nicholas Collett.
Ghost of a Smile (Theatre)
Two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales – with a comic twist. In ‘The Queer Chair’ a traveller encounters a ghostly chair at a haunted inn. In ‘The Ghosts of the Mail’, a tipsy reveller in a deserted Edinburgh carriage-works is spirited away! Two yarns to chill and charm. Adapted by Gavin Robertson and performed by Nicholas Collett.
Miniature Making Workshop
Learn to make miniature houses, landscapes, or furniture. Use the templates, tools and sustainable materials provided. Decorate your creations with paint or fabric. Artist Sonia Panova will share her love of detail and give tips on sustainable crafting at home.
This workshop is ideal for those interested in: model making, dioramas, doll houses and eco-friendly crafting.
Printing Workshop
Learn Gel-plate printing from artist Syrah Jade Arnold. Explore items from the natural world, colours and patterns and create through experimentation. Capture beautiful textures and shapes of leaves, shells and feathers. You’ll be amazed at the unique cards, wrapping paper and prints you will make. All materials provided.
Decorative Stars Workshop
Weave and fold ribbon to make spectacular eight-pointed Scandinavian star decorations. Susan from Mill House Millinery will guide you through the process. Use them to decorate your home for any celebration you wish.
Folk tales and Fiddles (Music)
An evening of local folk tales and brilliant contemporary folk music. Marianne Powell, local storyteller, will be telling two Fenland tales – spooky, mysterious and uplifting. Orphean Sprig, instrumental folk band, will bring their trademark arrangements creating a rich texture and original sound.
Mosaic Workshop
Re-cycle and re-purpose to create a unique mosaic masterpiece. Guided by professional mosaic artist Carolyn Ash you'll design, make and grout your own work of art. Arrange shells, tiles, mirror, pottery and beads. Bring along your own broken treasures to include!
Opera Dudes Christmas Special (Music)
A show full of seasonal cheer with something for everyone - wonderful singing, audience participation and ridiculous sketches. Yule be laughing till your sides hurt! Music includes operatic favourites, west end showstoppers, classical piano & Christmas favourites.
Community Mosaic Workshop - Drop-In
Contribute to community mosaic being created as part of Wisbech Christmas Fayre. Choose, attach and grout colourful tiles. The finished piece will be displayed in the library.
Wonderland (Dance)
Spiltmilk Dance present a fun filled festive show featuring snowball fights, tap dancing, violins, shiny bows and much much more! A feast for the senses, blending live music, dance and extravagant costumes. After the show, stay and decorate some gingerbread – good, sweet, sticky fun!
Wonderland (Dance)
Spiltmilk Dance present a fun filled festive show featuring snowball fights, tap dancing, violins, shiny bows and much much more! A feast for the senses, blending live music, dance and extravagant costumes. After the show, stay and decorate some gingerbread – good, sweet, sticky fun!
Opera Dudes Christmas Special (Music)
A show full of seasonal cheer with something for everyone - wonderful singing, audience participation and ridiculous sketches. Yule be laughing till your sides hurt! Music includes operatic favourites, west end showstoppers, classical piano & Christmas favourites.
Digital Animation Workshop
Learn digital techniques from expert animator Edalia Day. Create your own characters and stories using simple applications. A fun, laid back workshop suitable for all ability levels from absolute beginner to seasoned pro. I-pad provided or bring your own.
LORE (Dance)
A super-physical, athletically inspiring dance performance. Dive into a pagan world of gods, demons and humans by award winning James Wilton Dance. LORE is about connection to nature and the feel of energy that flows between our bodies and the earth. The unique soundtrack by Michal Wojtas draws influence from Viking, Celtic and Slavic folk music.
Magic Workshop
Start your career in magic today! Learn to vanish an object, make it reappear in creative places, card magic and more. Twin magicians Kane & Abel pass on decades of experience gained after taking on the family business from their grandfather. Spark a new fun hobby, learn some skills, and wow your friends.
Crochet Flower Making Workshop
Ideal for those who know basic crochet stiches and want to progress. Designer Claire Montgomerie with help you play with colour and unusual yarns to crochet beautiful floral motifs. These will be perfect for creating flower crowns, corsages, present toppers, hair accessories and more.
Shakespeare in a Suitcase – Macbeth (Theatre)
The story of Macbeth in 50 minutes, with two actors, one musician, and a few items from a suitcase! Comedy and tragedy, fast action and an original soundtrack. With help from the audience, New International Encounter Theatre bring this big and gruesome story to life in a funny and accessible way. Perfect for first timers as well as lovers of Shakespeare.
Printing Workshop
Learn Gel-plate printing from artist Syrah Jade Arnold. Explore items from the natural world, colours and patterns and create through experimentation. Capture beautiful textures and shapes of leaves, shells and feathers. You’ll be amazed at the unique cards, wrapping paper and prints you will make. All materials provided.
Crochet Flower Making Workshop
Ideal for those who know basic crochet stiches and want to progress. Designer Claire Montgomerie with help you play with colour and unusual yarns to crochet beautiful floral motifs. These will be perfect for creating flower crowns, corsages, present toppers, hair accessories and more.
Shakespeare in a Suitcase – Macbeth (Theatre)
The story of Macbeth in 50 minutes, with two actors, one musician, and a few items from a suitcase! Comedy and tragedy, fast action and an original soundtrack. With help from the audience, New International Encounter Theatre bring this big and gruesome story to life in a funny and accessible way. Perfect for first timers as well as lovers of Shakespeare.