Head to West Dulwich at 10am to 4pm for the Love West Dulwich Spring Fair today, a family-friendly street festival celebrating West Dulwich, with maypole dancing and market stalls. A very strong cultural offering for families today!
Jazz lovers should catch the family performance of Square Dance for Eight Egyptian Mummies at St Barnabas Parish Hall at 11am, where Ned Bennett’s Powerhouse Quintette and quick-draw cartoonist Lance Bell will take you on a tour of the imaginative world of legendary composer Raymond Scott.
For children under 8 years old, Mr Sleepybum at St Barnabas Parish Hall at 2pm offers a zany, high-energy comedy about a man who can’t sleep or dream and builds a wacky dream machine that creates outrageous, hilarious dreams. At 4pm, the HandleBards will perform Much Ado About Nothing on the fields of JAGS Sports Club – a perfect option for intergenerational family culture and fun! Men can enjoy some time out and learn about strength, purpose and connection at Legends and Lore at Oru Space at 2-4pm.
Literature lovers should head to Alleyns at 4pm to see the highly acclaimed author Clare Chambers talk about her new book Shy Creatures. In the evening, don’t miss award-winning guitarist Jim Mullen at the East Dulwich Tavern from 8pm. Theatre lovers should check out Big Blue at St Barnabas Parish Hall at 7pm, a new production by the Young Creative Collection exploring creative ownership and identity.
Visit www.dulwichfestival.co.uk to buy tickets