Dame Jacqueline Wilson partners with BBC Symphony Orchestra for family concert

In partnership with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson is hosting a concert for families titled 'Jacqueline Wilson's Wonderful World'. 

The event will be a multimedia adventure into Wilson’s stories, with live music from composers past and present. The theme from CBBC’s The Story of Tracy Beaker will feature, alongside other tracks. 

Special guests will be reading extracts from Wilson’s novels, including Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer, as well as Emma Maggie Davies (Jess Beaker), Isabel Clifton (Hetty Feather) and Chloe Lea (Katy Carr).

While the event is on 23 October, CBBC will bring the concert to audiences watching from home by uploading it to BBC iPlayer in December, hosted by Mwaksy from CBBC’s Blue Peter. The audio will also be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 4.  

Dame Jacqueline Wilson says: ‘I’m really excited about the Barbican concert. I’ll be reading from my favourite books (of course I’ll be including Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather). There’ll be specially chosen complimentary music and amazing surprise guests. See you there!’

The event will take place on 23 October at 4.30pm at the Barbican. Tickets are available here.