The Librarians – a bilingual performance for d/Deaf and BSL speakers

Organised by: Southend Libraries

Date From: 1 August, 2026

Date To: 1 August, 2026

From: 11:00 am

To: 12:00 pm

Price: Free

Location: The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1NS

Join Mr Page and Miss Book at The Forum for a magical and hilarious adventure through a library filled with unusual books. Through inventive visual theatre and brilliant physical comedy, The Librarians tells the story of two quirky librarians whose misadventures bring stories to life.

Created for d/Deaf, BSL-speaking and hearing audiences aged 4–9 years, this engaging performance is presented in British Sign Language (BSL) and spoken English, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone. This performance is also suitable for children with special educational needs.

Children won’t just watch the story—they can become part of it too! At the end of the show, young audience members are invited to celebrate their own imagination by becoming new authors for the library, with the opportunity to share and perform their ideas on stage.

This enchanting production explores the many ways stories can be told and inspires a love of books, creativity, and storytelling in children of all abilities.

This is a free event, but pre-booking is required for all people attending the event.

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