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Terrible Tales & Dreadful Decisions: Write Your Own Wicked Cautionary Tale

family
workshop

Date & Time

Thu, 9 Apr 2026

10:30 - 11:30

Venue

Museum of Oxford

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About this event

Write your own wicked cautionary tale at this fun and frightening workshop.

Why you should come

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• Learn from authors Lizzie Shannon-Little and Gerard Lewis.

• Write poems inspired by Aesop’s Fables and Hilaire Belloc.

• Explore why warning stories are funny and frightening.

Event Highlights

  • Creative writing workshop inspired by classic cautionary tales
  • Invent and write your own wicked poems
  • Interactive session encourages imagination and discussion
  • Best suited to confident readers and independent writers aged 8–12

Speakers

Lizzie Shannon-Little

Author

Gerard Lewis

Author, playwright, and musician

Programme

10:30 - 12:30

Workshop session

What to bring / Requirements

  • Suitable for ages 8-12
  • Children must be supervised at all times

Organized by: Museum of Oxford

Contact: museum@oxford.gov.uk

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