Russell Brand's Trickster Tales: The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Royal Albert Hall

Loud mouth presenter cum comedian Russell Brand has turned his talents to writing. His Trickster Tales are a re-writing of the fairytale canon, set to alter young people's perspectives, because, in Brand's own words,  "once we start changing the way children see the world, oh we can do all sorts of stuff". Modern, funny, and certainly not saccharin, these are modern morals for modern children. With illustrations from renowned artist Chris Riddell the book series also promises to pack and aesthetic punch.
The first of the series, Pied Piper of Hamelin, will be brought to full, rat-infested life by Brand and Riddell in a live theatrical spectacle at the Albert Hall - for one night only. The energy and exuberance for which Brand is known will be channelled into performative story-telling and he takes children along to Hamelin and reveals a land of rats, townspeople and one very special piper. Chris Riddell will add a flourish of visual excitement by creating live art on stage, while original music from composer Peter Raeburn will add to the magic. All profits form this one-off performance will go to charities promoting and supporting children's literacy.
Expect an extravaganza, and the unexpected as the whole family is whisked away into a uniquely modern fairy tale.