"The Imaginary City 2008... The inhabitants of Liverpool's secret (and mysterious) twin city 'Roopville' who come in all colours, shapes and sizes, have a variety of unusual abilities and think that they are the most fantastic example (in the entire Universe) of how to live together in peace and harmony, will appear in Liverpool City Centre's Museums District on 10th August 2008 for 1 day only.

The Mayor of Roopville - and his bossy wife, will bring their lively and bustling city to life, statues will become animated and other incredible creatures will step out of brick work and up through cracks in the pavement to take Liverpool's children on a journey of experiences that excites and exposes them to a diverse range of creative activity, igniting a passion for the arts and inspiring them to become the artists and audiences of the future - watch out though, some-one may be out to spoil the day, things may not go according to the Mayor's plans and it could be, that its Liverpool's inhabitants who are the ones that eventually shine out in this wonderful and imaginative celebration of uniqueness.

"How it began... The Liverpool Children's Festival is an arts and cultural event For Children and Young People, planned By Children and Young People. The Liverpool Young Culture Action Group came together in 2000, determined to create a FREE festival that would be open and accessible to everyone in the city. Lots of organisations are now working with the group to help make it the best festival for Children and Young People in the world. The group, along with their partners, have brought an explosion of activity and creativity to the Museum's District on William Brown Street every year, allowing Children and Young People to get involved in workshops, activities, sports, performances and exhibitions."

Come down to the Museum District between 11am and 4.30pm to join in all activities, workshops and magical performances. Please contact the Greenhouse project on 0151 726 8099 for further information. If you require access support please e-mail alison@nwdaf.co.uk or phone Alison on 0151 7071733.