

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Gruffalo storytelling event - Marryat Hall, Dundee
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Waterstones Children's Book Festival in DundeeAbout this EventEnter the deep dark wood where a wonderful storytelling adventure awaits! In anticipation of the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years (publishing this September), we invite you to join storyteller Liz Fost for a magical, hour-long Gruffalo event inspired by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved tales The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child.This interactive event features engaging readings from both stories, alongside Gruffalo-themed activities that encourage imagination, participation, and plenty of smiles. Whether your child already knows the Gruffalo’s knobbly knees and turned-out toes, or is meeting him for the very first time, this session promises a warm, playful, and memorable festival experience. The Gruffalo himself may even make an appearance!Suitable for ages 3-7 yearsJulia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler will not be appearing at this event.Please note: the book and ticket options includes a copy of The Gruffalo (RRP £7.99), available for collection at the event, or a ticket is available including a pre-order of the brand-new Gruffalo picture book (RRP £14.99). Please note that tickets including a pre-order for the new Gruffalo book require a UK postal address and the book will not be posted to you until it is officially published on 10th September 2026.Please especially note that children must be accompanied by an adult (who must also purchase a ticket) in order to gain entry to the venue and to remain in the venue for the duration of the performance.The event may be filmed and photographed, as an attendee you consent to footage of you being used for promotional purposes.If you have any questions about this event or if you have access requests, please do let us know how we can support your visit by emailing events@waterstones.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dundee/the-gruffalo-storytelling-event-marryat-hall-dundee/100001980644941337
- **Event Categories**: storytelling, festivals, meetups, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthe-gruffalo-storytelling-event-marryat-hall-dundee-tickets-1980644941337
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 19, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Dundee
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Marryat Hall
- **lat**: 56.4599381
- **long**: -2.968609
- **full address**: Marryat Hall, Caird Hall, Dundee, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Waterstones (https://allevents.in/org/waterstones/22517433)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Marryat Hall, Caird Hall, Dundee, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 5 up to 19 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Waterstones
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** storytelling, festivals, meetups, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Gruffalo storytelling event - Marryat Hall, Dundee ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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