Amy, from Pyjama Drama in Milton Keynes, will be running geeky-themed drama and play sessions for kids (ages 2-5, and 6-10) all weekend. There'll be drama, movement, music and play, to help kids explore, and make sense of, their world. Fandoms include Doctor Who, Hogwarts, space, and The Gruffalo.
All in Room 42. PLEASE NOTE: Room 42 isn't wheelchair-accessible, and we've scheduled these here as we're not aware of any wheelchair-using kids or parents/guardians attending the con. If you're a wheelchair-using parent, or the parent of a wheelchair-using kid, please email us as soon as you can, and we'll move these. (We're having to use Room 42 as we've completely filled our other spaces.)
Friday 10am: 2-5 year olds, Pyjama Drama presents The Gruffalo at the Dentist
It's hard being scary when you've got a poorly pain and the Gruffalo knows all about that - he's woken up with the most terrible toothache! Will he ever be scary again? A creative play session for 2-5 year olds who want to get "in" to their favourite stories.
Friday 5pm: 6-10 year olds, Pyjama Drama presents Calling Planet Earth
It's time to find a new home for your family, but when the nearest planet is a trillion miles away and covered in litter, what do you do? A session for 6-10 year olds to use their dramatic skills to explore a story.
Saturday 10am: 2-5 year olds, Pyjama Drama presents Dalek Disaster!
The Doctor has finally managed to bring peace to the universe, but those dastardly Daleks are up to their old tricks again! Can you help The Doctor save the day? A creative play session for 2-5 year olds who want to bring their favourites to life.
Saturday 5pm: 6-10 year olds, Pyjama Drama presents The Doctor's Lodge
The Doctor has come across many places in his lifetimes, but this strange, empty house can't be what it seems... Will your Sonic Screwdriver be the final piece of the puzzle? A session for 6-10 year olds to use their dramatic skills to explore a story.
Sunday 10am: 2-5 year olds, Pyjama Drama presents The Preschool Triwizard Tournament
It's the final of the Triwizard tournament for preschoolers - who knows what's around the next corner! Who will be crowned the winner? A creative play session for 2-5 year olds with bursting imaginations.
Sunday 3.15pm: 6-10 year olds, Hogwarts Farewell
Everyone loves Professor Picklenose - he's the best Potion Master the school has ever seen! But what happens when he makes a surprise announcement? A session for 6-10 year olds to use their dramatic skills to explore a story.
Parents will be joining in with the 2-5 year-olds' sessions, while parents of 6-10 year olds can relax at the sides.
About Amy
I’m Amy and I have the best job in the world – I’m the manager of Pyjama Drama in Milton Keynes and I can’t wait to share it with you and your family!
As an experienced primary school teacher and mum to a plucky preschooler, I know how important creative play is in moulding brilliant little people. Using my strong dramatic background, I love to encourage our children in playing, laughing and learning together. We’ve banished monsters from under the bed, shy children have found their voices, and we’ve even climbed the highest mountain in the whole wide universe!
Pyjama Drama is an incredibly fun programme and a fantastic opportunity to foster self expression. Whether we’re camping in the wilderness, swinging through the jungle or flying through space, we’re all in the adventure together.