LIVERPOOL - Gaspard's Christmas (11.30am)
Dec
21
11:30 am11:30

LIVERPOOL - Gaspard's Christmas (11.30am)

Join the merry musicians of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in the fabulously festive Philharmonic Hall for a stocking-full of sensational seasonal songs and surprises. Taking centre stage is the heartwarming story of how Gaspard the Fox saved Christmas, narrated by the book’s author Zeb Soanes who will be signing copies of Gaspard’s Christmas in the foyer after the performance — the perfect personalised Christmas presents.

ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

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LIVERPOOL - Gaspard's Christmas (2.30pm)
Dec
21
2:30 pm14:30

LIVERPOOL - Gaspard's Christmas (2.30pm)

Join the merry musicians of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in the fabulously festive Philharmonic Hall for a stocking-full of sensational seasonal songs and surprises. Taking centre stage is the heartwarming story of how Gaspard the Fox saved Christmas, narrated by the book’s author Zeb Soanes who will be signing copies of Gaspard’s Christmas in the foyer after the performance — the perfect personalised Christmas presents.

ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

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LIVERPOOL - Gaspard's Christmas (11.30am)
Dec
22
11:30 am11:30

LIVERPOOL - Gaspard's Christmas (11.30am)

Join the merry musicians of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in the fabulously festive Philharmonic Hall for a stocking-full of sensational seasonal songs and surprises. Taking centre stage is the heartwarming story of how Gaspard the Fox saved Christmas, narrated by the book’s author Zeb Soanes who will be signing copies of Gaspard’s Christmas in the foyer after the performance — the perfect personalised Christmas presents.

ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

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LIVERPOOL - Gaspard's Christmas (2.30pm)
Dec
22
2:30 pm14:30

LIVERPOOL - Gaspard's Christmas (2.30pm)

Join the merry musicians of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in the fabulously festive Philharmonic Hall for a stocking-full of sensational seasonal songs and surprises. Taking centre stage is the heartwarming story of how Gaspard the Fox saved Christmas, narrated by the book’s author Zeb Soanes who will be signing copies of Gaspard’s Christmas in the foyer after the performance — the perfect personalised Christmas presents.

ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

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HAY FESTIVAL - Peter the Cat's Little Book of BIG Words
May
26
11:30 am11:30

HAY FESTIVAL - Peter the Cat's Little Book of BIG Words

What’s your favourite long word? Peter the Cat, a favourite character from Zeb Soanes’ Gaspard the Fox picture book series, always has the right one for any particular situation. Bring your thinking cap to join the author and Classic FM broadcaster as he introduces his feline friend and explains some of Peter’s favourite ‘big words’. 

HAY FESTIVAL

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BELFAST - Gaspard's Foxtrot with Peter and the Wolf
Mar
2
3:00 pm15:00

BELFAST - Gaspard's Foxtrot with Peter and the Wolf

Alongside the classic Peter and the Wolf, join Gaspard the friendly fox and his furry chums in a warm-hearted adventure performed by their creator Zeb Soanes with an exciting score by Jonathan Dove and live on-stage illustration by James Mayhew. Accompanied by the Ulster Orchestra, this is the perfect way to introduce children to a live orchestra through images and storytelling.

ULSTER ORCHESTRA

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MANCHESTER - Gaspard's Christmas & The Snowman (1.30pm)
Dec
23
1:30 pm13:30

MANCHESTER - Gaspard's Christmas & The Snowman (1.30pm)

  • The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Whilst searching for food in the snow-covered streets, Gaspard makes an astonishing discovery and, with the help of his friends, might just save Christmas. A heart-warming festive adventure for Britain’s handsomest fox. Narrated by Zeb Soanes, with music by Jonathan Dove and James Mayhew’s beautiful projected illustrations from the book. Followed by Raymond Briggs & Howard Blake’s timeless classic The Snowman. An unforgettable Christmas experience for all the family.

HALLÉ ORCHESTRA

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MANCHESTER - Gaspard's Christmas & The Snowman (11am)
Dec
23
11:00 am11:00

MANCHESTER - Gaspard's Christmas & The Snowman (11am)

  • The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Whilst searching for food in the snow-covered streets, Gaspard makes an astonishing discovery and, with the help of his friends, might just save Christmas. A heart-warming festive adventure for Britain’s handsomest fox. Narrated by Zeb Soanes, with music by Jonathan Dove and James Mayhew’s beautiful projected illustrations from the book. Followed by Raymond Briggs & Howard Blake’s timeless classic The Snowman. An unforgettable Christmas experience for all the family.

HALLÉ ORCHESTRA

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MANCHESTER - Gaspard's Christmas & The Snowman
Dec
22
4:00 pm16:00

MANCHESTER - Gaspard's Christmas & The Snowman

Whilst searching for food in the snow-covered streets, Gaspard makes an astonishing discovery and, with the help of his friends, might just save Christmas. A heart-warming festive adventure for Britain’s handsomest fox. Narrated by Zeb Soanes, with music by Jonathan Dove and James Mayhew’s beautiful projected illustrations from the book. Followed by Raymond Briggs & Howard Blake’s timeless classic The Snowman. An unforgettable Christmas experience for all the family.

HALLÉ ORCHESTRA

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BRISTOL - Gaspard's Foxtrot with Peter and the Wolf (4pm)
Dec
17
4:00 pm16:00

BRISTOL - Gaspard's Foxtrot with Peter and the Wolf (4pm)

Alongside the classic Peter and the Wolf, join Gaspard the friendly fox and his furry chums in a warm-hearted adventure performed by their creator Zeb Soanes with an exciting score by Jonathan Dove. Accompanied by the Bristol Ensemble, this is the perfect way to introduce children to a live orchestra through images and storytelling.

BRISTOL ENSEMBLE

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BRISTOL - Gaspard's Foxtrot with Peter and the Wolf (2pm)
Dec
17
2:00 pm14:00

BRISTOL - Gaspard's Foxtrot with Peter and the Wolf (2pm)

Alongside the classic Peter and the Wolf, join Gaspard the friendly fox and his furry chums in a warm-hearted adventure performed by their creator Zeb Soanes with an exciting score by Jonathan Dove. Accompanied by the Bristol Ensemble, this is the perfect way to introduce children to a live orchestra through images and storytelling.

BRISTOL ENSEMBLE

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LONDON - Book Signing
Sep
9
1:30 pm13:30

LONDON - Book Signing

Come and meet Zeb and have books signed at the fancy dress dog show that inspired Gaspard Best in Show, the second book in Gaspard’s adventures. Enter your own dog or just peruse the many colourful stalls of local crafts and bakes. A perfect opportunity to pick up signed books as Christmas presents. Gaspard Christmas cards will be available too.

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LIVERPOOL - Gaspard's Foxtrot Family Concert
Jun
18
2:30 pm14:30

LIVERPOOL - Gaspard's Foxtrot Family Concert

Alongside the classic Peter and the Wolf, join Gaspard the friendly fox and his furry chums in a warm-hearted adventure performed by their creator Zeb Soanes with an exciting score by Jonathan Dove and live on-stage painting from the series illustrator, James Mayhew. Accompanied by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, this is the perfect way to introduce children to a live orchestra through images and storytelling.

ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC

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SUFFOLK - Gaspard the Fox LIVE! (1.30pm)
Apr
15
1:30 pm13:30

SUFFOLK - Gaspard the Fox LIVE! (1.30pm)

Meet your favourite fox from the Gaspard the Fox books in a musical version of the first two Gaspard the Fox stories, 'Gaspard the Fox' and 'Gaspard Best In Show', narrated live by the author and Classic FM broadcaster Zeb Soanes, with a dazzling soundtrack by Chris Warner, and brought to life by James Mayhew’s glorious colourful illustrations projected live onto the venue walls. Marvel as James Mayhew attempts to draw a fancy dress dog in only 2 minutes!

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SUFFOLK - Gaspard the Fox LIVE! (11am)
Apr
15
11:00 am11:00

SUFFOLK - Gaspard the Fox LIVE! (11am)

Meet your favourite fox from the Gaspard the Fox books in a musical version of the first two Gaspard the Fox stories, 'Gaspard the Fox' and 'Gaspard Best In Show', narrated live by the author and Classic FM broadcaster Zeb Soanes, with a dazzling soundtrack by Chris Warner, and brought to life by James Mayhew’s glorious colourful illustrations projected live onto the venue walls. Marvel as James Mayhew attempts to draw a fancy dress dog in only 2 minutes!

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LONDON - Gaspard's Christmas Book Signing
Dec
17
3:00 pm15:00

LONDON - Gaspard's Christmas Book Signing

Zeb will read his latest book Gaspard’s Christmas in the very church that features in the story, St Peter’s De Beauvoir. All proceeds from this special event will go to support the church’s ‘Warm Hub’ project. Refreshments served and a chance to buy signed books — the perfect personalised Christmas presents.

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SUFFOLK - Gaspard's Christmas at Carlton Marshes
Oct
29
12:30 pm12:30

SUFFOLK - Gaspard's Christmas at Carlton Marshes

  • Carlton Marshes Suffolk WIldlife Trust, Lowestoft (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come along to Carlton Marshes for a reading from the author of the Gaspard books and Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes. Joined by the illustrator, James Mayhew who will show you how to draw Gaspard, Zeb will be reading the first Gaspard book and also his newest adventure, Gaspard's Christmas!

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SUFFOLK - Book Signing
Apr
16
10:30 pm22:30

SUFFOLK - Book Signing

Lowestoft born Zeb Soanes, Radio Four presenter, performer and author will be at Books and Prints at 10.30 AM on Saturday 16th April. Zeb's latest book for children Fred and the Fantastic Tub-Tub was published just last month. He will also be available to sign copies of titles from his Gaspard the Fox series that was illustrated by renowned local illustrator James Mayhew.

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LONDON - Gaspard's Foxtrot 🎵
Feb
16
1:00 pm13:00

LONDON - Gaspard's Foxtrot 🎵

Two animal stories come to life for the whole family, with the Philharmonia Orchestra. The Gaspard the Fox books follow the adventures of an urban fox written and narrated by Zeb Soanes. The latest story in the series, Gaspard’s Foxtrot, has been set to music by composer Jonathan Dove CBE. In this show Gaspard is joined by another classic canid character, Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf.

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SOUTHWOLD - Book Signing
Oct
27
11:00 am11:00

SOUTHWOLD - Book Signing

Children & adults will love this storytelling, art, and fun event featuring the adventures of Gaspard the Fox in his latest adventure, Gaspard’s Foxtrot. Zeb Soanes will read the story with live illustration from the award-winning James Mayhew.

Copies of the books will be on sale and available for signing, followed by fox crafts.

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ISLINGTON - Book Signing
Sep
19
11:00 am11:00

ISLINGTON - Book Signing

  • De Beauvoir Square London, England, N1 United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Buy or bring books for Zeb to sign in the neighbourhood in which the stories are set. A wonderful opportunity to get ahead on Christmas gifts from local craftspeople selling from their front gardens in this fun and friendly community event.

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GASPARD'S FOXTROT - World Premiere
Jul
29
1:00 pm13:00

GASPARD'S FOXTROT - World Premiere

Gaspard's Foxtrot is a new orchestral tale for children in the tradition of Peter and the Wolf, composed by Jonathan Dove CBE, based on the book by Zeb Soanes and illustrator James Mayhew and is the perfect introduction to classical music for young children.

This WORLD PREMIERE at the Three Choirs Festival follows Gaspard who accidentally takes the 38 bus and finds himself at a classical concert in Hyde Park, inspiring the title music, Gaspard’s Foxtrot.

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL

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WORCESTER - Three Choirs Festival
Jul
25
to 2 Aug

WORCESTER - Three Choirs Festival

This week’sThree Choirs Festival was to host the world premiere performance of Gaspard’s Foxtrot, a new orchestral work for children with music by Jonathan Dove. Due to coronavirus the festival has been cancelled but Zeb, James, Jonathan and their conductor Holly Matheison met online to look forward to bringing the work to next year’s festival.

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SUFFOLK - Lavenham Children's Book Festival
Jul
20
to 31 Dec

SUFFOLK - Lavenham Children's Book Festival

Lavenham Children’s Book Festival has gone on-line, with an exciting collection of authors, artists and musicians to keep you entertained. Zeb and James share their second book GASPARD BEST IN Show in a special film to replace their 2020 book festival appearances, cancelled due to coronavirus. Zeb reads from the story and James accepts the challenge to draw a fancy dress dog in two minutes! Plus a preview of the next exciting musical adventure, GASPARD'S FOXTROT, published in February.

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SOUTHWOLD - WAVENEY KIDS' BOOK FESTIVAL
Oct
27
2:30 pm14:30

SOUTHWOLD - WAVENEY KIDS' BOOK FESTIVAL

By popular demand, Zeb and James will perform the Gaspard books with live music at the Waveney Kids’ Book Festival. Come and see Chris Warner, who composed the music for both Gaspard audiobooks (available on iTunes and Audible) play a dazzling array of instruments to bring Gaspard, Peter and Finty’s adventures to life with Zeb’s entertaining storytelling.

- and marvel as James Mayhew attempts to draw a fancy dress dog in only 2 minutes!

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