I’d never been to a storytelling event before this evening, so I was unsure what to expect. The room was cosy and full of friendly people, and when we quietened down to begin the evening, I felt a shift in
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Lara reflects on “Mead and Magic”
After a sudden downpour soaked me to the bone, a night of storytelling was certainly needed and the two tellers more than delivered.
It’s been wonderful to see Chris grow in confidence and style. His three stories about magic rings
… Pat reflects on Storyrounds open night.
We sit in a circle, candles brightening the space and the evening begins. It’s like a flower slowly opening, petal by petal as one by one take voice and share their story or poem. Whether personal, imagined or discovered. Each …
Steve reflects on Growth Rings – Malcolm Green and Josh Green
“An imaginary journey into a real place…”
There’s an author, Patrick Harpur, who has written a history of the Imagination called The Philosopher’s Secret Fire. I thought of him as I reflected on Malcolm Green and Josh Green’s set on …
Martin’s Reflections on Tim Ralph’s “How to Spin Enchantment”
What a great evening. This is not a review but an appreciation.
Tim took us on wonderful circular journey through a series of connected stories. We had drama, humour, pathos, even a chase, everything we could possibly desire.
We were …
Reflections on Emily Hennessey’s “Dog Almighty”
“Listening to the storytellers skilfully tell their magical and enchanting tales, sometimes with music, easily transports me to other faraway worlds.”…
Reflections on Jo Blake’s “A Seat of Softest Fur”
There’s always something special about our December evenings – are we unconsciously thinking of the solstice that’s just around the corner as we approach the heart of Winter? Is it just that we need reassurance when Jack Frost is nipping …
Chris reflects on “A Crack in the Pennines”.
Just turn off the A 69 and head south. Follow the curving road past bleary Bellister, fields of cows, caravans and old mine workings, and you’re bound to find the Old Chapel in Coanwood.
What you would also have found …
Penny Grennan reflects on “Medusa”
Last night Gary Cordingly returned to his old stamping ground to retell the story of Medusa with a contemporary twist. Peppered with characters, old and new, the story revealed the silence and suffering of women but also, through the introduction …
Chris Adriaanse reflects on “Stories for Interesting Times” with Anthony Nanson”
Friday night saw Anthony Nanson tell Stories for Interesting Times, titled around the well-known ancient Chinese curse, which turns out likely to be neither Chinese nor ancient.
We learnt about the gifts of the Baal Shem Tov and the tree …