Story Festival

Stories are everywhere! Join us for a special day of free family workshops and performances across Young V&A, celebrating stories through music, design, dance, film and poetry.

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • Saturday, 25 January 2025

  • Young V&A

    Cambridge Heath Road
    Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA
  • Families

    Families

  • Free event

Enjoy pop-up music and dance performances, and find your own stories in hands-on creative workshops.
Story Festival activities will run between 11.00 and 15.30 – everything is free and takes place on a drop-in (non-book), and first come first served basis. 
 
 Activities will include:
  • Silly Stories – make a collage-based, quirky story with your family in Open Studio!
  • Write a song with the brilliant musicians from London Rhymes and come and hear their musical stories live in Town Square.
  • Take part in a kathak dance workshop with Akademi’s fantastic dancers – who will also share stories through dance in a pop-up performances.
  • Younger children, and those who prefer a quieter space, can join in a gentle exploration of stories through sensory objects and poetry in our learning centre. 
  • Chickenshed theatre company present lively new stories, inspired by Young V&A’s collection, in a brand new inclusive theatre piece.
  • Find new stories in The Stage – with fun activities with our Play team, and screenings of new films made by teenagers from Young V&A Collective. 
 
Timings for workshops will be advertised nearer to the event.