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Shonaleigh presents “The Petal Demon”
February 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
£8
“In old Jerusalem a gardener’s daughter flees from an evil sorcerer, and takes refuge with an old wise woman who is his equal in magic and wisdom.
When the wise woman blesses her with her dying breath the girl has no refuge but her own luck and fleetness of foot.
So begins a journey that will lead her across the world, from East to West, from South to North, over land and sea, never stopping the same place twice, never stopping in any place for long, with the sorcerer always in pursuit.
A journey that will lead her to the house of a queen and to the intricately knotted heart of an enchanted labyrinth of garden flowers…”
Website: https://shonaleigh.uk/
Age recommendation 17+
Tickets on the door £8 (£6 hardship, £10 philanthropist)
- Shonaleigh will be leading a workshop “The Common Sense of Story” on Saturday February 7th 2026 details can be found here
Join experienced storyteller and trainer Shonaleigh to learn skills in how to research, choose and make sense of stories.
Common sense connects us to stories in a visceral way and brings them to life in ways that makes them even more magical.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and for storytellers with experience wanting to remind themselves of the powerful common sense principles underlying their practice.There will be breaks for drinks and lunch. Bring vegetarian food to share.
Summerhill Bowling Club. 10.00am – 4.00pm. £40.
Book by contacting chris@chrisbostock.co.uk
There are a limited number of subsidised places available on this course for those new to storytelling.
Shonaleigh’s book A Garment for The Moon is available via this link https://shop.orkneyology.com/products/a-garment-for-the-moon
Information about ‘Twilight Tales’ is available here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twilighttales/about