Silly Witch Mitkin

Witch Mitkin is a character we created for our rhyming short-story books. Aimed at chidren from around four to seven, and anyone with a young heart, these fabulously illustrated books will keep everyone giggling for ages (bit annoying if you're trying to go to sleep, of course) but children and adults alike can relate to 'Silly Witch Mitkin' and her mischievious adventures. She tries hard to be mean, but, you know? life isn't easy for a young witch these days.

Janey Gerrard is responsible for the illustrations; she's a real find, and we aim to keep her a secret while we can. Janey captured 'Mitkin' perfectly from the outset: young and full of beans, naughty but nice, and a cat that (like all cats) puts up with a lot of pulling around and getting into scrapes when all he wants to do is curl-up in front of the fire - he puts up with a lot, really.

But ... the real coup is that Forest Forge Youth Theatre group put on a live version of 'Silly Witch Mitkin' at Hillier Gardens, on Halloween this year - it doesn't get much better than that.

Here's a few still shots from the day

If you want to find out more about Forest Forge Youth Theatre, or the professional, adult version, have a look at www.forestforge.co.uk


Meanwhile, back with poor O'Brian, we have promised him revenge - soon ...

You can follow Witch Mitkin and her cat, O'Brian on facebook. We've promised Mitkin her own website too; we can't wait!