New Vic Borderlines is bringing back its popular family event, Fab Food and Financial Folktales, this October half term, with a Halloween twist.

Taking place from Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 October, the free interactive event will tour venues and community groups across Staffordshire, using storytelling, music and creative activities to help families explore money management in an engaging and accessible way.

Inspired by the classic fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, the experience features three actors performing an adapted version of the familiar story. Through the tale, families can explore topics including budgeting, planning and the financial challenges that many households face, while building social connections and supporting their wellbeing.

Funded by HSBC, the sessions also provide attendees with food parcels containing sandwiches, treats and activity books to take home, helping families during the school holidays. The activities are designed to encourage families to budget, plan and enjoy cooking together, while offering practical ways to approach conversations about money.

This half term, the programme will visit Burton, Stafford North End and the New Vic.

Sue Moffat, Director of New Vic Borderlines, said: “Folk tales have always helped us make sense of the world, and sometimes the real monsters are poverty, debt and the fear of not having enough. Through laughter, music and storytelling, we bring families together to tackle difficult conversations without shame or judgement. Because no one should face hard times alone.”

For more information about Fab Food and Financial Folktales, contact rreddihough@newvictheatre.org.uk or visit the New Vic Borderlines Facebook page at facebook.com/NVBorderlines.