Lauren Crisp

About This Book: Children ages 3-7 can explore the magic of the classical orchestra with this beautiful picture book, complete with 20 sound buttons throughout and an on/off switch to preserve battery life. A hare and a rabbit are playing in the forest when suddenly, Hare says, “Shhh—listen! Can you hear something?” “What is that?” replies Rabbit. The two friends follow the musical sounds and happen upon an orchestra, its players a diverse array of forest animals.

This article is free to read. We publish about 100 articles a week all exclusively focused on local news, arts and sport. Please support independent local journalism by subscribing here. It costs as little as 14p a day. A lexicographer and etymologist, Susie Dent is perhaps best known as the queen of Countdown’s dictionary corner. In her touring show, Word Perfect, Dent is just as its title suggests: a linguistic virtuoso and a walking encyclopaedia of wonderful words.

The Makings of a Murderer, starring Peter Bleksley. This article is free to read. We publish about 100 articles a week all exclusively focused on local news, arts and sport. Please support independent local journalism by subscribing here. It costs as little as 14p a day. Lauren Crisp is a book editor, writer and keen follower of arts and culture. She reviews theatre and cultural events in and around the district in her spare time. You can contact Lauren on laurencrispwriter@gmail.com.