Claire Freedman News

The WayWord Festival for kids will return to Storyhouse this autumn with eight days of amazing events for inquisitive young minds. Learn more about the event here.

Leicester’s Curve theatre is preparing for another festive season of family fun as it announces a brand-new Made at Curve production of ALIENS LOVE PANTA CLAUS.

Leicester’s Curve theatre has announced the full cast of actors and puppeteers for the Made at Curve world premiere stage adaptation of family favourite picture book, PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS.

Leicester’s Curve has announced details of four new Made at Curve productions joining its line-up in 2024. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Brooke Mauchline Productions, Big Wooden Horse and Nicoll Entertainment are delighted to present three children's shows at the brand-new Troubadour White City theatre in West London, which will play in rep as part of the TroubaKids Festival. These are LITTLE BABY BUM LIVE from 23 July to 3 August, MONSTERSAURUS from 24 July to 11 August and ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS from 13 August to 1 September.

Laugh your pants off as children's classic Aliens Love Underpants returns to Underbelly Festival tomorrow (3 May) for a strictly limited run.

Simon & Schuster Children's Books today announced the acquisition of The Royal Rabbits of London, the first children's book written by Santa and Simon Sebag Montefiore. Jane Griffiths, Senior Commissioning Editor, acquired World rights in a two-book deal via Sheila Crowley at Curtis Brown and Georgina Capel of Georgina Capel Associates. The series will be illustrated by Kate Hindley (United Agents).

'Aliens love underpants, of every shape and size. But there are no underpants in space, so here's a big surprise!'

"Aliens love underpants, of every shape and size. But there are no underpants in space, so here's a big surprise!"

The strictly limited West End season of ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS finishes on Sunday 31 August at Leicester Square Theatre. Based on the hugely successful children's book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, some seats are still available to book for the few remaining performances, including the Bank Holiday Weekend.

The strictly limited West End season of ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS finishes on Sunday 31 August at Leicester Square Theatre. Based on the hugely successful children's book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, some seats are still available to book for the few remaining performances, including the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Based on the hugely successful children's book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS will premiere in the West End at Leicester Square Theatre through Sunday 31 August, following a highly acclaimed UK tour. A Gala Press Performance was held 2.00pm on Sunday 20 July - check out a look back below!

Simon and Schuster Children's Books today announced the launch of a new YA community, Hashtag Reads, to highlight upcoming titles and encourage interaction with older readers who are notoriously difficult to reach via traditional media channels.

Simon and Schuster today announced a two-book deal with author Paige Toon, for her first YA fiction novels.

Simon and Schuster Children's Books today announced the acquisition of three young fiction titles from debut author, Harriet Whitehorn.

Children and their families can enjoy a reading of Claire Freedman and Ben Cort's popular children's book, Aliens Love Underpants, with some fun "pantastic" activities and a chance to meet and have photos with the Alien.

Aliens Love Underpants has a running time of 55 minutes and is suitable for children aged three and over. It is at The Marlowe Theatre from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September, with various performance times. For full details, and to book tickets (£12), call the Box Office on 01227 787787 or go to marlowetheatre.com.

Simon and Schuster Children's Books today announced a deal to publish tie-in titles for the upcoming The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones movie based on NYT bestselling author Cassandra Clare's novel of the same name.

Simon and Schuster Children's Books today announced a worldwide publication agreement with Ringo Starr for a picture book edition of his famous Beatles hit, Octopus's Garden, 45 years after the song was first written.

Simon and Schuster Children's Books today announced the acquisition of two teen novels from debut author, Rupert Wallis.