Julia and Axel - Thirty Years of Favourite Stories

The Lowry in collaboration with publishers Macmillan Children’s Books and Scholastic, are hosting a new exhibition celebrating the acclaimed partnership between Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, who have created some of the world’s best-loved, and best-selling children’s books, including The Gruffalo, Zog, Room on the Broom, The Smeds and the Smoos, and most recently, The Baddies.

This free family-friendly exhibition features several of Julia Donaldson’s personal writing notebooks; containing the very first ideas and creative thinking behind her picture book stories. These are shown alongside Axel Scheffler’s artwork, showing the process of his illustrations from sketches and works in progress, to full page final illustrations that readers are familiar with seeing in the finished books.

Throughout the exhibition there are:

lots of fun opportunities for children to be creative themselves,
they are guided to write their own stories,
draw pictures,
dress up,
play fun games inspired by the books.

Planning your visit

At busy times a queuing system may be in place
Last entry is 30 minutes before the exhibition closes
Baby changing facilities are available throughout the building – please ask a member of staff for assistance.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
For families with access requirements who would prefer to experience our Galleries in a calmer and less busy environment we have a relaxed hour every Sunday from 9am-10am. Pre-booking recommended
Groups of 10+ to book tickets email groups@thelowry.com or call 0161 876 2003
If you have additional needs when visiting the busy exhibition please contact our team
email accessandinterpretation@thelowry.com
or
call 0161 876 2183
or make yourself known to a member of staff.

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