Past Events

Chris 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? - this is our quest. The writer Joseph Campbell wrote :  Heros venture forth from the world of our common day into the regions of supernatural…

Tales 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 in Eastern India is the setting for the Ramayana. Today the Dandaka Forest is again the site of bitter struggle. If the trees could speak,…

Come 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 and tell, every is welcome to come and listen. We’re looking for stories whether they ancient or modern, long or short, wonderful or mythical -…

Stories 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)

From 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 longing, of homecoming and the journey to story. Tickets on the door – £8 regular rate (£6 hardship rate or £10 philanthropist rate)

We 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 Central India where there is thirst, but also courage, wit, humour and music! Tickets on the door - £8 regular rate (£6 hardship rate or…

In 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 them - as a source of reflection and exploration of identity. We will also look at how it is possible to communicate with story, when…

An 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, Gauri questions the beauty and horrors of exile and what can be nourished through sanctuary. ******************************** This is an evening for 12 yrs + £8/6…

New 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 love to hear it! If you would like to have a go at telling for the first time, this is a wonderful and friendly place…