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The Dragon Who Hates Poetry at Waterside Arts

Sarah Gaffney-Lang, Families Editor
Dragon in the sky chasing a person in a barrel. Dragon who hates poetry event.

The Dragon Who Hates Poetry at Waterside, Manchester 6 October 2019 Tickets from £7 — Book now

Glastonbury’s very own resident poet, Dommy B, returns to Waterside Arts for two fantastical, dragon themed poetry sessions sure to captivate the whole family.

“There is no dragon scarier, no, not in any place. His face looks like his bottom… and his bottom like his face!”

Dommy needs your help to defeat the fearsome dragon, so expect plenty of joining in! Enjoy lots of lyrics and laughs for children ages 5 and older, and their grown-ups.

There are two shows, one at 11.30am and one at 2pm. Running time 70 minutes, plus interval.

The Dragon Who Hates Poetry at Waterside, Manchester 6 October 2019 Tickets from £7 Book now

Performances

Date
Time
Session Features
6 October 2019
11:30am — 12:50pm
6 October 2019
2:00pm — 3:20pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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