Gilbert’s
Adventures
Through Books
A unique adventure starring you and your wee one! This is an interactive workshop for under 5s and their grown ups. It’s much more than a dance class…it’s about building magical worlds together and sparking your wee one’s curiosity, and a love for reading and dancing!
Gilbert is the Guardian of the Books. He’s read EVERY book in the universe! He loves nothing more than embarking upon an epic adventure through his books! Who will he meet next? Will be it some dinosaurs? Or maybe he’ll fly on a broomstick? Why don’t you join him on his next adventure?
Performance is at the centre of Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books so there is theatrical lighting, props, costumes and music….and of course, there’s dancing too!
Led by PJ Hurst, who played the much loved Petey the Polar Bear from our Snow Qween show, this is 45 minutes of imagination sparking fun through books and dance.
There is a social cafe afterwards for wee one and big ones to celebrate their adventure
Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books is a parent/carer and child performance workshop for under 5s at Manhattan Works in Dundee.
If you have any questions, please call 01382 413 007 or email us here.
Book here…
Booking details for this term starting on 17th January 2026, are below:
You can pay for a full term below or if you can’t commit to a full term, our ‘Gilbert’s Library Card’ is the perfect flexible option. Buy 5 classes upfront for £25 and drop in on the weeks that suit you, anytime throughout the year. Simply mention ‘Gilbert’s Library Card’ at your next class to get one and you can use it straight away or BUY YOUR LIBRARY CARD HERE
Pay for Full Term here…
FAQ’s
Fees:
’Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books’ runs in term time. Our next term starts on 17 January 2026 and this term runs for a 10-week block. Each class costs £5 and classes are charged per term. If you join the term part way through, you will only pay for the remaining weeks in the term. A trial class is available for £5. Alternatively, you can buy 5 classes for £25 with our ‘Library Card’ option.
Term Dates
NEW TERM STARTS ON SATURDAY 17TH JANUARY 2026
’Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books’ run on the following dates: 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 07 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, and 28 Mar.
There are NO classes on 21 Feb due to mid term holidays.
What happens if I miss a class?
We understand that sometimes you may not be able to attend a class due to illness or holiday. We don’t offer refund for missed classes but you are welcome to offer your place to a friend instead.
Am I taking part too?
YES! For ’Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books’, it’s a key component that parents/carers join in! You are welcome to move at your own pace and you don’t need any experience - it’s a brilliant opportunity to play and dance with your wee one!
What should my child wear?
Children should wear comfortable clothing appropriate for dancing about. Please don’t wear dresses or skirts. Same for you too! Wear something you can freely move about in.
My wee one has a younger or sibling, can they come too?
Yes, for our ’Gilbert’s Adventures Through Books’, we understand that as you are taking part too if can sometimes be complicated for childcare, so we are happy for wee or bigger siblings to attend this class when required.
How do I find you?
Classes take place in the Showcase the Street studios at Manhattan Works, Dundonald Street, Dundee DD3 7PY. There is map below which shows you how to get to us! Any issues, give us a call on 01382 413 007!
