Axel Scheffler: Hastings Storytelling Festival The Festival's new patron talks about latest book, 'Welcome'. The White Rock | Hastings TICKETS £6 - £11.50 Click here for Member Tickets Sat 25th Oct 2025 2.00pm Start time: 2pm | Studio seated Hastings Storytelling Festival’s newest Patron, Axel Scheffler, internationally acclaimed illustrator of some of the best-loved children’s books, presents his picture book with Alison Green, Welcome. This joyful story celebrates friendship and togetherness, showing how everyone can be a good friend and help others feel included. With his fabulous, funny animal characters, Axel reminds us how to laugh and play together, and most importantly, how to make friends again after a quarrel. Join us for stories, live drawings, and the chance to ask questions… and perhaps even spot a Gruffalo! Axel will offer book signing after his talk, with books available from our book stall. Event details. Family Festivals & Events Age: 14's and under to be accompanied by an 18+ adult Concessions: 1 FREE under 11 ticket per 1 adult ticket / Children 11-16 (+additional under 11s): £6 No flash photography or iPads are allowed. Kindly note the advertised price includes a booking fee (BF) of 10%. No externally bought drinks or any liquids - only certain food will be allowed. See our house rules for more information. All events at White Rock include a ticket restoration levy. See our house rules. Pre-order your drinks here. Share this