As Books Alive! brings storytelling magic to venues across Southport, The Atkinson is hosting a packed programme of family-friendly events designed to spark imaginations. Enjoy storytelling adventures, get hands-on with creative activities, and experience spectacular live entertainment. Whatever chapter of family fun you’re looking for, you’ll find it here…
Books Alive! Fringe Festival Events
Monday 26 – Wednesday 28 October. Free to attend, tickets must be booked in advance.
Families can enjoy even more free storytelling adventures with our FREE Books Alive! Fringe Festival events. Dive into magical storytelling, go on a musical story hunt and meet the cast of this year’s panto in our Cinderella workshops that are filled with storytime, dancing and laughs galore.
Freezin’
Wednesday 28 October 2026, 1pm & 4:30pm. £18 adults / £16 Concessions and Children.
Packed with dazzling costumes, spectacular scenery, toe-tapping tunes, laugh-out-loud comedy and plenty of boos for the baddie, FREEZIN’ is the ultimate October half-term treat for the whole family!
Books Alive! Festival of Stories
Thursday 29 – Friday 30 October. Free to attend, tickets must be booked in advance.
Festival of Stories brings together authors, illustrators, storytellers and performers for two days of inspiring events, hands-on workshops and family-friendly entertainment at The Atkinson. All events are free to attend, but advance booking is recommended as places are limited.
Fun for Little Ones: A Tribute to Ms Rachel
Friday 30 October 2026, 2pm. £18.
Get ready for singing, dancing, giggles and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just for little ones and their grownups!
