Sharjah:Woody Woodman, a unique character described as a walking tree, is among the standout attractions at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026). This year’s event offers a diverse entertainment program that extends storytelling beyond traditional books and stages, featuring an array of unusual performances.
According to Sharjah 24, the event's highlights include Woody Woodman, an American-origin character who captivates visitors at Expo Centre Sharjah. He engages attendees in a silent theatrical performance set to mesmerizing music, symbolically carrying an axe and roses to represent the duality of nurturing and destroying life.
In addition to Woody Woodman, the fair introduces several other innovative experiences. Visitors can interact with a storybook character brought to life, explore a dynamic virtual Cinderella, and enjoy performances featuring characters such as Mr Muffin and Madame Cherry. These acts blend theatre, imagination, and spectacle, transforming the fair's public spaces into stages for unexpected interactions.
The performances align with this year’s theme, ‘Made of Stories,’ and emphasize storytelling through movement, visual creativity, and impromptu interactions. They encourage attendees to find stories in unconventional settings, where narratives may approach them unexpectedly, rather than being confined to a bookshelf.