extreme imagination

exetreme imagination is Exeter’s festival of writing and stories for children and young people. Working in partnership with cultural and other organisations and businesses across the city, it runs a programme of events in the lead up to and during October half term. These events involve young people in telling stories through a range of art-forms and media, including writing, drama, illustration, British Sign Language and film.

During the Festival, there is an amazing line-up of talented and inspiring writers and illustrators for young people to meet and talk with. The festival aims to reach a wide range of audiences, with some activities targeted to young people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to be involved, and others which aim to address a particular issue, such as drama workshops for young people with concerns about mental wellbeing.

The aim of the festival is to unlock imaginations and creativity. It is to entertain, inspire and enthuse; to encourage young people to find the pleasure that there is in storytelling – from the simple act of reading to the power of writing.

Throughout the year and in the weeks preceding the festival, exetreme imagination runs a number of outreach events in schools, connecting with a wide and diverse audience of children and young people.

Find out more by visiting the website: https://exetreme.org