Along with Tutti Frutti Theatre and in celebration of
Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, Bradford Libraries bring you a beautifully performed reading of “If All the World Were” which is written by award-winning children’s writer Joseph Coelho.
This touching picture book celebrates the special bond between a young girl and her grandad, showing how memories and love live on, even after loss. Through storytelling, and music, Tutti Frutti bring the book to life, exploring themes of family, remembrance,
and the power of love across generations.
This heart-warming performance will be followed by a craft activity for the children to enjoy, making it a perfect experience for Year One children. Featuring imaginative set design and original music, this event promises to be both moving, fun and memorable.
Tickets are free, but you’ll need to book your spot.
We have sessions for schools at the following times and venues:
Friday 7 November Performances at 10am & 1pm Shipley Library
Monday 10 November Performances at 10am & 1pm Shipley Library
Thursday 13 November Performances at 10am & 1pm Keighley Library
Friday 14 November Performance at 10am Keighley Library
Thursday 20 November Performance at 10am & 1pm Manningham Library
Friday 21 November Performance at 10am Manningham Library
Thursday 27 November Performances at 10am & 1pm Holme Wood Library
Friday 28 November Performances at 10am & 1pm Holme Wood Library
These sessions are for Year 1. Max. of 30 pupils. If you are interested in booking this exciting performance, please provide:
- School Name
- Year Group
- Contact Name
- Contact Email
Send this information to susan.brewster-craig@bradford.gov.uk Development Manager
Please note preference will be given to those schools in the immediate vicinity of the library, however please don’t be discouraged from applying, we want to ensure the performance is well attended and fully booked.
The deadline for applications is Friday 31 October 2025.
If All the World Were, written by Joseph Coelho and illustrated by Allison Colpoys, published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, copyright © 2018. Reproduced by permission of Quarto Publishing Plc.