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PODI WORLD was founded by Joe and Sheila Wenborne, who have extensive experience creating, producing, and performing educational shows and pantomimes for children and family audiences. They are highly regarded in the entertainment industry for their innovative approach and have produced award-winning television programmes which have reached audiences across the globe. Their dedication to supporting children's learning and development is apparent in all their work. The Pirates of Dinosaur Island is the first in a series of books, animations and live performances aimed at teaching young audiences valuable life lessons.

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SHEILA WENBORNE | AUTHOR

Sheila is a compulsive creative. Her love of children and animals is what makes her world rock. She is the author of the best-selling book, ‘So, That's Why I'm Bonkers! A Girl's Guide To Surviving The Menopause', runs a successful wellbeing company, and is a public speaker who gives talks on mindfulness and positivity. Sheila was also founder of one of the UK’s largest Theatre in Education companies and has directed and written many productions for both stage and television. Her successful production of ‘The Pirates Of Dinosaur Island' has toured the UK and the Middle East, and plans for another UK and (first) European tour are in progress.

Sheila is the associate producer of a children’s animated TV series based on ‘The Pirates Of Dinosaur Island’ which promotes positive life messages.

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JOE WENBORNE | PRODUCER

Joe Wenborne is a highly accomplished author, producer, and director who has worked on a variety of projects across stage and screen. He has written four feature-length screenplays, three television series, eight-stage plays and three novels, showcasing his versatility and range as a writer. Joe has also proven his talent as a filmmaker, winning numerous awards for his film 'Touching The Blue', including Best Short Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay year at the 2021 Global Film Festival in Los Angeles. Beyond his work in film, Joe has also produced two award-winning documentaries, 'Dino Mummy' and 'Quest for Dragons', in collaboration with Channel 4, WEATA, and National Geographic. He is a true artist, even performing his own original observational stand-up comedy show on tour worldwide. Joe's impressive body of work is a testament to his dedication and passion for storytelling.

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The Pirates of Dinosaur Island is a wonderful story based on the international smash hit stage show. Writing the books has been so much fun, and I hope you enjoy the stories and love the characters as much as I do.

Happy reading!
Sheila
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Or call Joe Wenborne at +44 7545 922054