PERFORMANCE |
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Armed with drawing board and colourful imagination, Chris encourages his audience to chant and draw along as he plunges them into his wacky world peopled with cartoon characters and potty poems. In a session full of entertaining, interactive fun, children and teachers alike are taken on a roller-coaster rhyme ride that appeals both aurally and visually and especially to those with a zany sense of humour. In the primary sector Chris provides an hour-long performance for Y1-6 followed by workshops for Y2-6 which can be of 30/45/60 minutes' duration, depending on time-table needs. For secondary education the format is the same but aimed at Y7 (plus Y8-11 special needs). |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION |
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Author and cartoon illustrator Chris hails from Derby and enjoys a huge fan-base in the Midlands. He began his performance career working closely with Birmingham’s Stories from the Web clubs which quickly led to demand from schools, festivals, libraries, teaching conferences, literacy co-ordinators and EAZs for his input. Chris currently writes full-time, taking his unique poetry showcase country-wide. A fusion of mini-rock-concert, potty poetry and a 21st century Rolf Harris-style draw-along may seem an unlikely hotchpotch of elements, but these varied ingredients have provided Chris with a recipe for success in his hugely popular act blending humour, illustration, and poetry. Whether on stage under the bright lights opening a festival (e.g. Birmingham’s Young Readers UK, 2002), or working with small groups at close quarters in a library, Chris manages to convey his enthusiasm for poetry, books and reading, and inspires his audience to share this passion. A versatile writer and performer, Chris has worked in a broad variety of settings including prisons and Women's Institute venues! Currently, Chris is participating in the BBC's Digital Curriculum project aimed to provide on-line literacy assistance for children. “Chris White was marvellous, entertaining, interactive fun... most enjoyable for kids and staff...” (Waterstone’s, High Street, Birmingham) |
COSTS |
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£195 per day plus travel costs. If an overnight stay is required, plus £80. |
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