Me and My Alien Friend

Poet, storyteller and illustrator Ed Boxall brings his acclaimed book Me and My Alien Friend to life in a lively, interactive performance followed by a wellbeing workshop.

Children join in with poems, music, drawings and stories as they meet the Twilight Dragon, the Thing on a String, and even sit on the moon with their alien friend. 

After the performance, Ed leads a playful, engaging workshop helping children explore five key areas of well-being: noticing, connecting, giving, learning and moving.

Children discover simple, fun ways to look after their own mental health such as mindful drawing, relationship mapping and gratitude games. All the activities link to poems from the performance.

Perfect for schools and libraries, the event combines creativity, laughter and empathy in flexible versions to suit different ages and settings.