About this Event
Celebrate World Petry Day with us and get ready for a fun-filled celebration of poetry, stories and laughter with acclaimed children's poet and performer Paul Lyalls. Drawing on poems from his much-loved collection A Funny Thing Happened, Paul brings words to life through an exciting mix of humour, rhythm, storytelling and audience interaction.
Whether you're a poetry lover or just looking for a brilliant family event, this lively performance will inspire creativity, spark imaginations, and leave you smiling. Suitable for children, parents, grandparents, and anyone who enjoys a good laugh.
Bio:
Paul Lyalls is an award-winning children's poet, performer, and workshop leader. A former Poet in Residence at the Roald Dahl Museum, Arsenal FC Community Poet and London 2012 Olympic Poet, he has visited over 500 schools and appeared on the BBC/CBBC's The Big Slam Poetry House. His work features in Michael Rosen's A-Z of the Very Best Children's Poetry, and Michael Rosen describes him as "a kind of magic that makes you see the world." His latest book is Words Are Frogs (2025).
'Paul is a kind of magic that makes you see the world' MICHAEL ROSEN
Poet In Residence for The Roald Dahl Family & Mueum.2013/14
Arsenal FC community poet 2012-20 '
London 2012 Olympics 'Shake The Dust' Poet '
Published in over 50 anthologies/ publications including Michael Rosen's 'A-Z of the Very Best Children's Poetry',
Has visited over 500 schools and held over 25 long term residencies
My 7th & latest book 'Words Are Frogs' (Caboodle Books 2025 available from all sources.)
Playfully comic' Glasgow Herald'
' I knew you'd go far' - Benjamin Zepphaniah
Words of wit, wisdom & Intelligence' - Apples & Snakes
www.paul-lyalls.uk
Further Links:
BBC Two - Let's Write Poetry: The Big Slam, Imaginary Words, Paul Lyalls - 'What If?' poems
Paul Lyalls : Apples and Snakes
Event venue & nearby stays
Holborn Library, 32-38 Theobalds Road, London, United Kingdom
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