Small Feet Go Far will host three free seminars to discuss key areas of children’s culture and theatre and examine how both Sweden and the UK can develop in these areas, share ideas and explore new territory. The seminars are primarily for arts and culture for children practitioners, creators and decision makers. Tickets for the public will also be available.

Child development and psychology in theatre.
Thursday 12 October, 18:45 – 21:00hrs, The Unicorn Theatre
The discussion follows the rehearsed reading of The Children of Medea and features Professor Suzanne Osten, co-writer of The Children of Medea and director of Unga Klara Theatre Company; Jacqueline Rose, writer and academic.


Taboos in Children’s Theatre
Saturday 14 October, 1630 – 1800, Unicorn Theatre
What makes suitable drama for children? Should children be entertained and challenged, or should a trip to the theatre be an escape from the pressures of every day life? This discussion draws together pioneering writers from Sweden and the UK including Philip Pullman, Henning Mankell and Professor Suzanne Osten.


Cultural Policy for Children
Monday 23 October, 1700 - 1900, Unicorn Theatre
What is cultural policy for children? Kristina Rennerstedt, Director General, The National Swedish Council for Cultural Affairs; David Lammy MP, Minister for Culture and a representative from Arts Council England discuss. The discussion is linked to the Swedish Government's declaration of 2007 as the Year of Children's Culture.