# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Illustrated Stories with Mikey Please  - Brewhouse, Taunton
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Waterstones Children’s Book FestivalAbout this EventWe are delighted to be joined by BAFTA-winning and OSCAR-nominated writer, director, animator, and illustrator, Mikey Please as he joins for this exciting event to present his Waterstones Book Prize winning and Waterstones Book of the Year winning picture book, The Café at the Edge of the Woods and the gloriously gruesome follow-up, The Cave Downwind of the Café.Suitable for ages 6+Mikey will introduce you to his gloriously sweet and funny characters from The Café at the Edge of the Woods and The Cave Downwind of the Café; including Rene, the chef who is hoping to serve the finest cuisine at her new café at the edge of the woods. We will also meet newfound waiter and ogre, Glumfoot who’s quick-thinking saves the day when the locals who have a most peculiar palette, start requesting all sorts of disgusting things.Mikey Please is a Bristol-based BAFTA-winning and OSCAR-nominated writer, director, animator, and illustrator. An alumnus of the Royal College of Art (MA Animation) his music videos and short films have garnered over 60 international awards. In 2023 he was appointed as a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Café at The Edge of the Woods, his critically acclaimed debut picture book was winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and Book of the Year 2025. Right now - 2025 - he’s busy writing books, scripts, developing animation and helping shepherd The Expanded Earth (Corsair), his TIMES bestselling debut novel, out into the world.The book and ticket options include The Café at the Edge of the Woods (RRP £7.99) and The Cave Downwind of the Café (RRP £14.99), which will be available for collection at the event.Please note that ticket holders 16 years of age and under 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 venue reserves the right to refuse entry to unaccompanied ticket holders who are 16 years of age and under.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/taunton/illustrated-stories-with-mikey-please-brewhouse-taunton/100001978332614104
- **Event Categories**: art, food-drinks, literary-art, entertainment, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6, max: 19, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Taunton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Taunton Brewhouse
- **lat**: 51.01824389999999
- **long**: -3.1026379
- **full address**: Taunton Brewhouse, Coal Orchard, Taunton, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Illustrated Stories with Mikey Please  - Brewhouse, Taunton being held?
  - **A:** Illustrated Stories with Mikey Please  - Brewhouse, Taunton takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Taunton Brewhouse, Coal Orchard, Taunton, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Illustrated Stories with Mikey Please  - Brewhouse, Taunton?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for Illustrated Stories with Mikey Please  - Brewhouse, Taunton range from GBP 6 to GBP 19 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityBook & Ticket: Café at the Edge of the Woods (PB)GBP 12AvailableBook & Ticket: Cave Downwind of the Café (HB)GBP 19AvailableAdult TicketGBP 12AvailableChild TicketGBP 6Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing Illustrated Stories with Mikey Please  - Brewhouse, Taunton?
  - **A:** Illustrated Stories with Mikey Please  - Brewhouse, Taunton is organized by Waterstones.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Waterstones's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Waterstones a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Waterstones has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Illustrated Stories with Mikey Please  - Brewhouse, Taunton is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Taunton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Illustrated Stories with Mikey Please  - Brewhouse, Taunton sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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