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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zeb will read a short extract from his book Gaspard’s Christmas during a candlelit carol concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields, followed by a book signing at the back of the church. The perfect opportunity to pick up personalised signed gifts for Christmas.

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.

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

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!

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!

Join Gaspard the Fox on a brand-new adventure with heart this Christmas. Narrated by broadcaster and author Zeb Soanes, with music by Jonathan Dove and live drawing on the big screen throughout by award-winning illustrator James Mayhew. Join the RSNO for this very special Christmas treat.

Join Gaspard the Fox on a brand-new adventure with heart this Christmas. Narrated by broadcaster and author Zeb Soanes, with music by Jonathan Dove and live drawing on the big screen throughout by award-winning illustrator James Mayhew. Join the RSNO for this very special Christmas treat.

Join Gaspard the Fox on a brand-new adventure with heart this Christmas. Narrated by broadcaster and author Zeb Soanes, with music by Jonathan Dove and live drawing on the big screen throughout by award-winning illustrator James Mayhew. Join the RSNO for this very special Christmas treat.

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.

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!

Zeb will read Gaspard Best in Show at the local fancy-dress dog show that inspired the story. Readings at 2pm and 3pm at St Peter’s Church, De Beauvoir, London. Books on sale in the crypt and available to be signed all day from 1.30 - 5pm

FREE EVENT

Join Zeb, James and the multi-talented musician Chris Warner at the Fisher Theatre to hear the Gaspard the Fox audiobooks performed live on stage! Not to be missed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Meet Gaspard, a friendly fox with a taste for adventure. Author Zeb Soanes tells the story of the real-life London fox who inspired his books, and reads excerpts accompanied by illustrations and photographs.

THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL

Buy signed books , Gaspard the Fox mugs and explore the streets that inspired the stories at the De Beauvoir Spring Shopping Trail. You might even catch a glimpse of the real Honey (actress, Cleo Sylvestre)!

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!