Have a Poetry Adventure With Big Box Bonanza

We’re bringing Mark Grist and his Big Box Bonanza to venues in-and-around Peterborough with an interactive experience for all ages.

Details on booking & pricing are coming soon - Keep up with our online newsletter for updates on the show, its venues and prices.

 

What is Big Box Bonanza?

Multple children sitting on the floor with adults sitting on chairs, watching a performer

In this 60-minute show, award-winning artist Mark Grist will weave together poetry, stories, and games to create an engaging narrative that captivates audiences and brings literacy to life.

With Mark, you’ll choose how and when to open 26 boxes - each with a fun and unique surprise. Experience a show full of humour and life lessons that’s bound to resonate, whatever age you are.

Duration: 60 minutes
Recommended Ages: Appropriate for all

“A mesmerising live performer”
— Financial Times
“Epic!”
— Ice Cube

Public Shows: When & Where

Public shows of Big Box Bonanza will be running at the following venues and dates:

Saturday 22 March

Google Maps: Peterborough Central Library

Google Maps: Peterborough Central Library

Peterborough Central Library

From 1:00pm

Address:
Peterborough Central Library
Broadway
Peterborough
PE1 1RX

What3Words: voices.again.rested

 

Saturday 29 March

Google Maps: Church of the Holy Spirit in Bretton

Google Maps: Church of the Holy Spirit

Church of the Holy Spirit, Bretton

From 3:30pm

Address:
Church of the Holy Spirit
Floor G, The Cresset
Bretton
Peterborough
PE3 8DX

What3Words: rents.lazy.sulk

About Mark:

Mark Grist, a white man, stares ahead in front of a colourful background

Mark Grist

Mark Grist is an award-winning poet, performer, and Bloomsbury children’s author with over 60 million views on his poetry and rap videos. He’s won 2 international Webby Awards and has performed at schools worldwide, inspiring creativity, confidence and a love for storytelling.

Find out more about Mark on his website here.