Author Jacqueline Wilson will play popular characters like Tracy Beaker in concert with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Jacqueline Wilson’s Wonderful World will take place at the Barbican for a special family concert on Saturday October 23.

The concert will transport audiences to the worlds of some of their favorite characters, from the fearless Tracy Beaker to the determined Hetty Feather and many more, with help from some of the actors who brought the characters to life on screen. for popular CBBC TV shows. .

Dani Harmer (Tracy Beaker), Emma Maggie Davies (Jess Beaker), Isabel Clifton (Hetty Feather) and Chloe Lea (Katy Carr) will be on stage as special guests throughout the concert, reading excerpts from Wilson’s books .

Jacqueline Wilson (@FansofJWilson) brings his beloved characters to life in concert with the @BBCSO and special guests including @DaniHarmer

A special family concert on October 23 at @BarbicanCentre – find out more👇

– BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) October 13, 2021

This multimedia adventure will expand the imagination with music from composers past and present performed by the BBC OS, including the theme of CBBC’s The Story Of Tracy Beaker.

Jacqueline Wilson said: “I am really excited about the Barbican concert. I’ll be reading my favorite books (of course I’ll include Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather).

“There will be specially chosen free music and amazing surprise guests. See you there!”

CBBC will present the concert to the home watching public on BBC iPlayer in December, presented by CBBC’s Blue Peter’s Mwaksy.

This event will also be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 4.

How to book tickets to the wonderful world of Jacqueline Wilson

You can book tickets for the event on the BBC website here.