I really want to be a cat
Join Helen Hancocks at Newark Book Festival for a Sunday morning reading and workshop on her latest book, I Really Want To Be A Cat.
I really want to be a cat
Have you ever wanted to be a cat? Helen has, and she wrote a book about why. Join her as she reads the book, and then you will get to create your very own book about what animal you would love to be.
Maybe you want to be a cat too, or maybe an elephant is more your thing. Join Helen to get your creativity flowing.
This event is perfect for children aged 3 years + and their parents.
EVENT DATE & TIME
I really want to be a cat
Sunday 12th July 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ticket Prices
Adults
free
Children
2.00
Tickets purchased online for this event will be subject to a fee of £1.50 per booking (not per ticket), which is set by Palace Theatre, Newark.
About the Author
Helen Hancocks is an author illustrator and bookseller who loves picture books. Her work is vibrant and full of lots of joyus detail to spot., often featuring cats and cake. When not creating picture books she runs Shelf Editions bookstore in Lincoln, curating a space for beautiful picture books, as well as running the picture book review magazine SHELF.
Author Book Signing
The brand-new Waterstones Newark is the official Festival Bookseller, for 2026. Waterstones will be running the Festival Bookshop at the Palace Theatre and pop-up book stalls for author book signings after every event at each venue.
MORE INFORMATION
Please note: Advance tickets are available until 4pm the day before the event, unless the venue is the Palace Theatre or National Civil War Centre.
All tickets are sold through Newark Palace Theatre unless otherwise stated.
