Cracking On! Story Circle
An evening of sharing stories...'Cracking On' is for anyone interested in telling a story in a relaxed informal environment with the chance to discuss the stories and receive feedback (if you wish!). Anyone interested in telling stories is welcome, whether you are a first time teller looking for a supportive space or someone with more […]
Sarah Liisa Wilkinson : The Girl, the Snake Witch, and the Grinning Castle
The Chillingham Arms 89-91 Chillingham Rd, HeatonSarah Liisa Wilkinson tells a fairy tale from Finland – that travels from lake to sea, to the middle of the forest, and right into the fiery heat of the sauna… Sarah Liisa Wilkinson is an English-Finnish storyteller, who delights audiences with her always engaging, energetic and playful performance style. She is a member of […]
Open Night: New Light, New Life
The Chillingham Arms 89-91 Chillingham Rd, HeatonNew light, new life - share stories to make us dance with the ducklings! Join us as we step into lighter days and celebrate new life. Our open nights are for anyone (including you!) to share a story, song or poem. Whether it's a traditional story, an anecdote or of your own creation we would […]
Cracking On! Story Circle
An evening of sharing stories...'Cracking On' is for anyone interested in telling a story in a relaxed informal environment with the chance to discuss the stories and receive feedback (if you wish!). Anyone interested in telling stories is welcome, whether you are a first time teller looking for a supportive space or someone with more […]
Gauri Raje: Tales of Exile and Sanctuary
Burnlaw Burnlaw Centre, WhitfieldAn evening with master storyteller, Gauri Raje ‘Tales of Exile and Sanctuary’ is a tapestry of stories from around the world exploring the human questions of exile and refuge. Some of the questions it asks are: What is our relationship with the outsider? How do we make friends with the exiled through stories? Within this, […]
Workshop: Self and Other, Using Stories to Work with Migrant Peoples
Cobalt Studio 10-16 Boyd St, Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomIn this workshop participants will explore, in a practical way, how stories and storytelling can be used in work with migrant peoples, whether it is asylum-seekers, refugees or long-term migrants. In particular, we will look at how storytelling can be used as a vehicle to help people relate to one another, themselves and the world around […]
Gauri Raje: Badlands – Untold Stories from Central India
The Chillingham Arms 89-91 Chillingham Rd, HeatonWe know the exotic, colourful and spiritual India - a land of rivers, festivals, gods, dances and lush green fields. But what about the rest? Gauri Raje went on a journey to her ancestors' region, and found badlands; both in her father's and mother's lineage. Her stories come from outlying sections of society in Western and […]
Malcolm Green: Going Home to Africa
Cobalt Studio 10-16 Boyd St, Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomFrom Bath to Bafut and back...It all started with a sunbird on a triangular stamp - the pull to Africa. But then, perhaps the ancestral genes directed the flight to that sensuous, sprawling city - terror in every fibre of my body. Through a pieced together tale of faded memory and folktale, Malcolm tells of […]
Local Voices: Summer Magic
Cobalt Studio 10-16 Boyd St, Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomStories of the light and the dark from an exciting group of local storytellers, fresh on the scene: including Penny Grennan, Richard Birmingham and Greg McCormick, with song and music from Jed Camille. Come and join us for a feast of new talent. Pay on the door £8 regular rate (£6 - £10 other)
If Not Now, When? Open night
Cobalt Studio 10-16 Boyd St, Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomCome and join us for an Open Evening - and share Tales of Wisdom and Wonder to guide us at a time of uncertainty. With climate change bringing such a threat to the survival of our planet, what inspiration can we seek from stories to spur change in our society? Anyone is welcome to come […]
Kerima Mohideen: If The Trees Could Speak
Cobalt Studio 10-16 Boyd St, Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomTales of Epic struggles in the Dandaka Forest The Ramayana is one of India`s great epic tales and widely known throughout South Asia. However, is this story as it is traditionally told, all there is to tell? Who were the demons? What was the war really about? Where are the women`s voices? The Dandaka Forest […]
To Dream The Impossible Dream
The Corner House 317 Heaton Rd, Newcastle upon TyneChris Bostock speaks in stories. From Thor’s trails in the land of the Giants to Perseus pursuing his lofty goals - from Percival’s pursuit of the Holy Grail to Coyote’s search in the land of the Dead, there are hero’s reaching out to fulfil their dreams. What were they and what are we seeking? - […]