Exiting Children’s Activities Planned for WOMAD this year

There’s so many exiting things going on for children at this year’s WOMAD Festival it’s almost unbelievable.

This year the World of Children is bringing South American sounds and party vibes with its Brazilian Carnival.

Children will be able to get to grips with circus skills, samba dancing, experiment with music and create their own carnival costume for a parade.

Two choreographers from Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures and Re:Bourne, will be inspiring adults and children with special dance masterclasses in The Happening Tent. There will also be the opportunity for children to learn dances from his Nutcracker!

The BFI will be running a Silent Movie Workshop giving children the chance to learn about cinema history and video editing.

And, amongst other delights, Steven Moffatt of Doctor Who and Sherlock, will be taking to festival goers about his work and the meeting of science fact with fiction.

WOMAD’s tips for taking children to a festival are:

Baby wipes are your best friend – from spills to splashes to little accidents, wet wipes are a festival must for everyone.

Layer up – it wouldn’t be a great British festival without a healthy dollop of unpredictable weather, so it’s good to be prepared for every eventuality. Wellies and raincoats are obvious staples in the WOMAD wardrobe, but don’t forget sun hats and sun cream too.

Stock up on snacks – having enough food to feed a small army is never a bad idea, especially with long festival days and energy-sapping activities like dance workshops and circus classes taking it out of our younger festival goers.

Safety – make sure all young WOMAD attendees have the number of their guardian on their person so if there is a separation, families can be reunited quickly and efficiently.

Enjoy – going to a festival with kids is a completely different experience, so embrace it. Seeing the world through their eyes means you can let go, embrace your inner child and have a bit of fun. Now, who said something about a Brazilian Carnival…

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