This ad will be closed automatically in X seconds.

Miffy and Aardman to headline Play at Home Fest

Aardman’s creative director and classic character both join line-up for late May Bank Holiday virtual festival.

Classic brand Miffy and the creative director from Aardman Animations – Merlin Crossingham – have been added to the line-up for the upcoming Play at Home Fest.

Due to take place on May 23 and 24, the virtual festival is being organised by Dr Gummer’s Good Play Guide and will raise funds for the National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus Appeal.

Headlining the Time To Create Stage and bringing a model making workshop to the festival is Merlin Crossingham from Aardman. Merlin is creative director of Wallace & Gromit and Morph, but also directs commercials, short films and was animation director on the recent feature film Early Man. Merlin will share tips and tricks with budding animators.

Meanwhile, global family members’ club, Maggie & Rose has teamed up with Miffy to host a special session filled with Miffy-inspired art, crafts, cooking and storytime classes.

Stand up comedian and author, Shappi Khorsandi, will headline the main stage to entertain families during the virtual festival. In addition, tonies will take care of the evening wind down for little ones, with storytime performances on the main stage.

Ravensburer is sponsoring the Time to Create stage, while also joining the line-up will be Theodora Children’s Charity’s Giggle Doctors, Gibsons Games and Junko. The 3foot People Festival is also involved and will host a dedicated Preschooler stage, showcasing an array of under-5s focused talent.

“The line-up for Play at Home Fest is phenomenal already and we are just thrilled to be able to bring this level of play, fun, and excitement to families at such an uncertain time, while raising funds for the National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus Appeal,” said Amanda Gummer, founder and ceo of Good Play Guide.

Opportunities to get involved with the festival are still available, but limited. Simply contact lauren@goodplayguide.com.

Want to read more news like this? Simply sign up to our daily digest by clicking here. You can also follow @LicensingSource on Twitter and @licensing_source on Instagram.

MORE NEWS
LEGOStitch500x500
 
Licensed Toys continued to play a key role in shaping market dynamics during 2024 - they make up 35% of overall total market share, up by 3%, thanks to the likes of Lilo & Stitch, UEFA, Despicable Me/Minions, Bluey and Sonic....
SpideyHeroToys500x500
 
With Licensed Toys now representing over a third (35%) of all UK toy sales, popular entertainment IP were well represented in the Hero Toys list....
LucySalisburyFunko500x500
 
Funko's Lucy Salisbury talks toy fair plans in London and Nuremberg, new launches and making the most of seasonal opportunities....
IFFutureForecast500x500
 
Future Forecast 2025 identifies key opportunities for brands, including the rising focus on family wellbeing, the power of sensory marketing and the bridging of physical and digital experiences....
BrioBuilder500x500
 
Revealed at Toy Fair yesterday (21 January), the Apollo Saturn V construction set includes 91 pieces for open-ended building and imaginative play....
MermaidMagic500x500
 
Headstart International has secured a new partnership with entertainment studio Rainbow to develop and distribute a toy line for Netflix property, Mermaid Magic....
Get the latest news sent to your inbox
Subscribe to our daily newsletter

The list doesn't exist! Make sure you have imported the list on the 'Manage List Forms' page.