“We beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, and in its place, you can install a lovely bookshelf on the wall” – Matilda, by Roald Dahl.
Join us in celebrating the 100th birthday anniversary of the British novelist Roald Dahl from 20th September till 22nd September as we host British Storyteller Kevin Graal who will bring Roald’s infamous stories to life. Children and parents will enjoy a special reading and performance of publications such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Twits, and The Enormous Crocodile.
The British Council and its partners; Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, Dilmun Club, Rotary Club of Sulmaniya, Al Eman Private School, Arabian Pearl Gulf School, and Al Amal Special Education Institute, are very pleased to organize this exciting program; which will take place in accordance to the below schedule.
Storytelling by kevin graal - Events schedule
| Date | Time | Venue | Type of Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/09/2016 | 9:35 - 11:50 | Al Eman Private School - Girls Section | Closed to school students only |
| 20/09/2016 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Bahrain National Museum | Open to public |
| 21/09/2016 | 8:15 - 11:30 | Arabian Pearl Gulf School (APG) | Closed to school students only |
| 21/09/2016 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Rotary Club Sulmaniya | By Invitation |
| 22/09/2016 | 9:00 - 11:00 | Al Amal Special Education Institute | Closed to institute students only |
| 22/09/2016 | 16:00 - 18:00 | Dilmun Club | Open to public |
Kindly Note that Storytelling by Kevin Graal events are free of charge and open to the public
Enquiries & Registration
For more information or question, please do not hesitate to contact us on
Phone: 17266166
Email: bc.enquiries@britishcouncil.org.bh
Note: If you would like to join us at Dilmun Club, kindly register via calling Dilmun Club Reception on 17690926
About Roald Dahl 100th Birthday Anniversary Celebration
In the current month of September, the British Council is celebrating the 100th birthday anniversary of the British story writer, Roald Dahl. In light of this occasion, the British Council Bahrain is hosting the British storyteller Kevin Graal as part of a three day storytelling program for children from 20th till 22nd September in a number of venues across the island. In addition to the story telling sessions, the British Council is offering a free online course for learners and free resources for teachers on British Council’s Teaching and LearnEnglish websites:
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/landlady
https://eal.britishcouncil.org/resources/roald-dahl-story-openings
About Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and fighter pilot. He has sold more than 250 million copies of his books worldwide.
Dahl's short stories are known for their unexpected endings and his children's books for their unsentimental, macabre, often darkly comic mood, featuring villainous adult enemies of the child characters. Dahl's works for children include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and The Twits .
