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Screenshot of the Gruffalo's Child film, showing the Gruffalo cuddling the child
Cover of Gruffalo Granny by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The Gruffalo, child and granny all pose together on a path in the forest

Gruffalo Granny Celebration

HOME (Cinema)

12:00 PM

Families
Workshops

Tickets

Film tickets - £4.70; Workshop - Free but booking recommended

Book

0161 200 1500

12pm – Film Screening / 1.15pm – Gruffalo Granny Storytime with Liz Fost

Enjoy a magical big-screen adventure as we celebrate the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years and the return of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved characters. Screenings of The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child will be followed by a special Gruffalo Granny Storytime and creative craft activities.

Suitable for children aged 3+. Both films are rated U.

Film tickets £4.70 (inc. £1.20 booking fee)

The workshop is FREE, but booking recommended due to limited places

Customers with access requirements, and those who require an essential companion (Carer goes Free ticket) to attend, please contact HOME Box Office (Sat 10am – 8pm, Sun 11am - 8pm) on 0161 200 1500, or email access@homemcr.org

Venue Info

HOME (Cinema)
2 Tony Wilson Place
Manchester
M15 4FN

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