Fresh from celebrating its fortieth birthday last year, the University of Kent’s Gulbenkian Theatre is proud to be the focus of family fun and children’s activities at ArtsFest this Saturday 12 June, from 1pm onwards.

With plenty of tables and chairs, a café bar, children’s menu and baby-changing facilities, the Gulbenkian for the first time offers a dedicated area especially for children and families on the day. Dee Ashworth, Gulbenkian Director says he is delighted at the prospect of extending the Gulbenkian welcome to all families.

Ukrainian comedy act Mimirichi will delight and entertain children (both young and old!) with ‘Plastic Fantastic’ which combines pantomime, improvisation and lots of cellophane and ‘PaperWorld.’ There will also be face-painting, a BBQ, candy-stall and ice-cream machine, and the spacious café will be providing a variety of children-friendly meals to keep youngsters happy.

Stage Spiders will be performing Hansel and Gretel, a 15-minute play for children, on the Gulbenkian Foyer Stage at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm.

Elsewhere around the campus, all manner of family-friendly live music, drama, comedy and entertainers will be taking place: there’ll be something for everyone.

Further details about the entire day can be found on-line here.

ArtsFest: don’t miss out, just turn up!