Things to do for kids: Unique Derby event will answer your children's curious questions with live music

On average, curious children ask a whopping 73 questions a day. 

If you’re a parent on the receiving end of seemingly endless ‘who, what, why, when, where’ enquiries, fear not.

Put down your smartphone and instead head to an event in the city that aims to answer all those questions.

‘Wait… What?!’ is an event hosted at Derby Museum of Making.

It combines learning, performance art and a toe-tapping twist - a live orchestra for everyone, including grown-ups in the room to enjoy too.

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The family show explores some of the biggest mysteries asked by curious children everywhere. 

Questions that don’t make sense, will be explored and answered with ease.

Have you ever wondered how water gets into taps? 

Where do clouds come from? 

The museum website says ‘You won’t be able to keep your attention away from this musical and visual feast.’

Music has been composed especially for young children by Jack Ross. 

He will perform and lead a quartet of Sinfonia Viva musicians, while dancer David Ogle and live illustrator Eleanor Meredith will create the sights and shapes to capture attention of little ones.

After the show you can meet the musicians, take part in family-friendly musical activities, and explore the Museum of Making’s multitude of interactive exhibits.

Every family in the audience will receive a 'Wait… What?!' book and a code to download the music so you can relive the performance again and again.

If you really wanted to make a day of it, you can visit the Museum of Making, and enjoy a spot of lunch or a cup of tea and slice of cake at the Museum’s River Kitchen.

The event takes place on Sunday, 10, March 2024, from 2.30pm - 3.30pm.

Tickets cost £7.50.

Address: Museum Of Making, Silk Mill Lane, Derby DE1 3AF

For more information visit the museum website by clicking here.