Sat 07 Nov 2026
The Big Story Bash – Ian Curran Live Reading – The Owl That Could Only Twit
General On-Sale
Fri 16 Oct at 10:33am
Priority On-Sale
Members pre-sale only
General onsale
Fri 16 Oct at 10:33am
Time
12:15
Approx running time
30 minutes
Location
Blue Lounge
Ticket Price
Free Event - FREE
Age Guidance
Guided at 3-7 years, all welcome
Join author Ian Curran for a live reading of his book, The Owl That Could Only Twit!
Ian was born and raised in Manchester, England. He studied English Literature and Drama at The University of Sheffield and has worked all over the world as an actor, presenter, and musical theatre performer.
Ian has written the book and lyrics for Sleeping Beauty The Musical and K-Pop Dance Heroes. He has also written the book for Oh What A Night! and the concert show, One Night at the V.E. Day Proms.
A member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Ian’s children’s book, The Owl That Could Only Twit, is being adapted into a stage musical which will fly into theatres in 2027.
For more details on Ian, please visit www.iancurran.com.
Dates & Times
Sat 07 Nov 2026
12:15
Big Story Bash
Saturday 7 Nov from 10:30am to 5:00pm
Step into a world of imagination at The Big Story Bash!
Discover inspiring author talks, hands-on workshops, comic-creating fun and live performances where stories leap from the page. Meet favourite characters, enjoy face painting and get creative with activities designed to spark a lifelong love of storytelling.
Featuring a special appearance from acclaimed children’s author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, this exciting family event is packed with adventure, creativity and unforgettable experiences.
Entry is free, with selected activities available to book in advance. Click the button for more information.