Join us for a very special evening with iconic Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, as we celebrate the release of Gruffalo Granny and raise funds for Discover’s charitable work.
Join us for a very special evening in Discover’s deep dark wood with award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler to support Discover’s charitable work. Enjoy a delicious Gruffet (a Gruffalo-themed buffet) before joining Axel to learn his drawing secrets, watch a live-drawing and listen to all three of the Gruffalo stories, including the brand-new Gruffalo Granny!
You’ll have a chance to win the drawings that Axel creates live, make your very own take-home Gruffalo Granny, browse our shop for book-signing and Christmas shopping, and enjoy our twinkly Story Worlds.
Thursday 3 December, 5.30-8pm
£65
(under 1s free)
All ages welcome, including adults with or without children. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are very limited and expected to sell out quickly. Don’t miss your chance to join us for a truly magical evening.
Your ticket includes:
- Entry to the reading, drawing and Q&A session with Axel Scheffler
- Axel book signing* and seasonal shopping in our beautiful new bookshop
- Festive drinks and a delicious Gruffet (Gruffalo-themed buffet) at our welcome reception
- The opportunity to make and take home a clay Gruffalo Granny
- After-hours playtime in our magical Story Worlds
- The chance to win an original Axel Scheffler drawing in our raffle
- A donation to Discover’s work with children and families in our community**.
Discover is a charity; this event is a fundraiser in support of our work. Each year, we need to raise approximately £500,000 to continue our award-winning artistic, community and education programmes. When you buy a ticket for this event, you will be helping us inspire the next generation of readers, storytellers and creative thinkers.
The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books
Axel Scheffler
The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books
Gruffalo Granny
*Please note: only books purchased in Discover’s Bookshop can be signed at this event.
** Ticket price: £65 (benefits cost £22.80 / donation £42.20). Any amount over and above the benefits costs are given freely as a donation and are eligible for Gift Aid. To discuss purchasing tickets at the benefits-only cost, please contact our Development Team separately on 020 8536 5549.