They’ve won the hearts of Aussie kids and children around the world with their bizarre literary adventures, and in October the two-man author and illustrator team will share stories and create cartoon characters in real time at the Sydney Opera House. Andy Griffiths has been inspiring kids with hilarious tales like the Day My Bum Went Psycho and the gruesome adventures in the Just! book series for more than 20 years. Terry Denton has been his long standing companion and illustrator, while also writing and creating visual for his own kids' stories in his 30 years in the industry.
At this live event, the pair will explore the latest installment of their internationally renowned Treehouse series, which is now into its eighth edition and being sold in more than 30 countries. Maybe you’ll visit the level with the submarine sandwich shop selling life-size subs, or the one with the human pinball machine or the stilly hat level. Griffiths will be spinning hilarious yarns while Denton illustrations the stories for a massive projection. The audience will be part of the creative process, as the storytellers brianstorm ideas with help from the crowd.
As a wacky aside, the Sydney Opera House will also be attempting to break the World Guinness Record for the largest group of people dressed as trees. So come in tree-like attire – brown pants, green tops and a leafy hat. A ghillie suit is probably overdoing it.
Arrive with extra time up your sleeve, because Griffiths and Denton will be available for a chat and photo op from 12.30-1.30pm.
