Please see the latest opportunities listed below. If you are interested in any of them, please email [email protected].

Anansi the Spider: The Greatest Tales Ever Spun 

What? This vibrant retelling of classic West African and Caribbean folk tales follows Anansi, the cleverest spider in the kingdom, known for his wit, charm and mischief but sometimes, being too clever comes at a cost. Brought to life by Unicorn Associate Director Robin Belfield, the show strives to tell stories that celebrate culture, imagination and the boundless creativity of young minds.

Who? A junior journalist aged eight or under and their family.

Where? Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley St, London SE1 2HZ

Wallace & Gromit with a live brass band

What? A very special double screening of the iconic Wallace & Gromit films The Wrong Trousers (2pm) and A Grand Day Out (4pm), accompanied by the exceptional artistry of the Fairey Band who will perform Julian Nott’s complete live brass musical score.

Who? A junior journalist and their family.

When? Sunday 2 November.

Where? Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD

How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney?

What? Ever wondered how Santa goes down the chimney? Feet first? Head first? On a zip wire? What if he gets stuck? What if there’s a fire at the bottom? What if there’s no chimney at all? Can Santa post himself in a parcel? Come in disguise as the Christmas turkey? Or step out of a festive movie on TV?

Find out at the press night for How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney and write a review for First News.

Who? A junior journalist and their family.

When? Wednesday 26 November.

Where? Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley St, London SE1 2HZ

Write a book review and have it featured in First News!

Do you have thoughts on a book you have read recently that you want to share with others? Why not write a book review for us? Here’s what you’ll need to do:

• Write 100-120 words on any type of book – chapter books, graphic novels, fiction, non-fiction… even audiobooks are all welcome! No person, reader type, format or genre is excluded
• Tell us what the book is about, what you most enjoyed about it, how the book made you feel and if you had any favourite parts
• Suggest which type of reader would enjoy it
• A picture of the reader holding the book is welcome, too, but not essential
• You could even submit a review as a whole class

Send all book reviews in to [email protected] or by clicking the button below.

Feature in Your News!

If you want to be a junior journalist for First News and go to cool press events or write about something that you’re passionate about, get in touch by asking a trusted adult to email us at [email protected]. Or, get your teacher to sign up to the First News FYI News Club at first.news/fyinewsclub.