The Gallifreyan Newsroom today got news that a brand new Doctor Who Festival will be staged this 13-15th November 2015 at the London ExCel centre, the home of the 50th anniversatry convention back in 2013.

BBC Worldwide has announced details of the official Doctor Who Festival which will take place at ExCeL, London, on the 13th, 14th and 15th November 2015. It will be attended by Peter Capaldi (the Doctor) along with series show runner Steven Moffat and it will offer fans an exclusive glimpse into how the world of Doctor Who is created.

Peter Capaldi commented, ‘If having the world’s favourite Time Lord back on screen every week isn’t enough for you (and it’s not for me) then The Doctor Who Festival in London is the place to be. I’ll be heading there in November to join the fun and if it’s anything like the 50th anniversary event, then prepare yourself for total Time Lord mania.’

Visitors to the Festival will be able to explore an exciting array of backstage areas including theatre shows involving key talent, Interactive Workshops and ‘the ultimate Doctor Who shopping village’ offering photo opportunities and a vast range of merchandise.

Steven Moffat commented, ‘I can’t believe we’re going to give away our secrets! This is the closest you could possibly get to finding out what happens on set and how this magical show is put together.’

The Festival announcement comes in a week which has already revealed the Doctor will be moving into new Dimensions and we’ll have more news for you very soon!

ATTRACTIONS AT THE CONVENTION INCLUDE:

• THEATRE SHOWS – exclusive access to the writers and cast from the series as they talk about how to make an idea become reality on a series as big and bold as Doctor Who.
• ON SET PHOTO–photo opportunities on one of the current filming sets.
• WARDROBE DEPARTMENT – an exhibition of costumes and props from the series.
• COSPLAYERS SHOWCASE – where fans can showcase their impressive Doctor Who-themed outfits.
• THE FAN CHALLENGE! –Fans young and old can battle it out in the ultimate test of Doctor Who knowledge in order to be crowned the ultimate fan.
• DRAMA SCHOOL – the techniques and secrets that the cast learn when filming Doctor Who.
• OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE – the ultimate fan shopping experience.
• PRODUCTION VILLAGE – a chance for fans to explore a day in the life of the production team and crew.
• PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES – an opportunity for fans to purchase an individual photograph with the current cast members appearing.

DAY TICKET PRICES

• Standard ticket: £65
• Standard child ticket: £30
• Standard family ticket: £165
• TARDIS ticket: £110
• TARDIS child ticket: £50
• TARDIS family ticket: £285

 

Tickets will go on sale TOMORROW June 5th 2015