Lincoln Book Festival’s Flash Fiction Competition Returns!
We’re delighted to announce that Lincoln Book Festival’s popular flash fiction competition is back for 2026! And we’re going all-in with this year’s theme – Hobbies.
An improvised musical show for kids of all ages, from Olivier Award-winning West End improvisers, The Showstoppers.
If your children could create their very own dream musical – where would they start? Showstopper! The Kids Show takes your kids’ ideas and turns them into marvellous, musical adventures from scratch, in front of their very noses.
Together we’ll explore magical kingdoms as kids decide where the story is set, who the characters are and what happens next. KPop Demon Hunters in a world of Minecraft? Done! Peppa Pig and Spiderman explore a spooky graveyard? No problem! Elphaba and Glinda battle Pokemon under the sea? Of course!
From their imaginations to the stage – everything is made up on the spot entirely from audience suggestions, but grown-ups take heed: we ONLY take suggestions from kids!
The Showstoppers are the creators of Showstopper! The Improvised Musical and winners of the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment and Family Show.
‘Make sure you see this show. And then go again.’
★★★★★ BROADWAY BABY
‘Exceptionally talented… seriously slick, professional… unbelievably good.’
★★★★★ FAMILIES MAGAZINE
‘Funny, silly, uplifting and ridiculous, it’s a great kids’ show.’
★★★★ THE LIST
‘A musical delight that entertains kids and adults alike…brilliant.’
★★★★ VOICE MAGAZINE
‘An excellent musical show for all the family.’
★★★★ ONE4REVIEW
‘A sell out show and it’s clear to see why… grab your tickets and prepare to be enthralled!’
★★★★ EDINBURGH FESTIVALS FOR KIDS
‘Superb… a magical experience, totally good-natured, respectful and inventive, and without any doubt worthy of revisiting – not to be missed!’
★★★★★ SARDINES MAGAZINE
Free or PWYC (all donations come back into our Every Child fund to support more free activities for children and young people)
Age Guidance: 5+
It’s the summer of 1974 at the world’s busiest airport. Everyone’s excited about their holidays. But what’s this landing on the runway? A spaceship from another world! Arvi the Alien has been sent from Planet X.
Families are invited to drop in and help create a giant collaborative graffiti-inspired artwork full of playful monsters, doodles, colourful characters, and bold lettering inspired by the Have A LAFFF! festival branding.
Family theatre and rock star legend Kid Carpet is back with a totally brand new show!
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