The Ostrich Feather and the Dove’s Egg – Laura Simms
Online via ZoomLaura Simms, a pioneering and legendary storyteller from the USA, will weave together a performance of personal stories and myths within the frame of a Tibetan tale about listening. ‘I am enamoured with the veil between stories, dreams and our lives that seems be growing thinner in these times and summoning us to know we […]
Stories of Hope with Friends of A Bit Crack
Online via ZoomAnother special evening of mixed voices gathered from across the UK to give us hope and joy through the wonder of glorious stories. Our storytellers are gifting their stories to you without charge and in return we are inviting donations in response to the evening to go to Peace of Mind - a local charity […]
A Celebration in Stories
Online via ZoomA celebration of life and all good things with local voices including Lara Gow, Richard Birmingham, Una Clay Wallers, Emily Hennessey and Pat Renton with Music from Renata Conors. Not that we need any more reasons to celebrate the season, the year, each other or our lack of lockdown, but we still have stories to […]
Ramblings in the Mist – Michael and Wendy Dacre
Online via ZoomWe are proud to present Storytelling royalty in the forms of Michael and Wendy Dacre. Michael and Wendy Dacre have been telling and singing stories for a long time and are fascinated by other worlds and different dimensions. Pressed for a title for the evening, we’ve been thinking… 'The Ever Young' by 'The Rather Old'? […]
Story Medicine for the Madness
Online via ZoomWhere does it hurt? Stories can heal, they can also be poison. What stories have been keeping you alive in these extraordinary times? Ashley Ramsden with Brazilian guitarist, Ariel Gragnani with a little laughing gas, a shot of the right stuff in the arm and a provocative tale or two to slip under your tongue.
Cracking On Story Sharing.
Online via ZoomCracking on sessions present an opportunity for a group of people to explore what a story means to them in discussion with others. The sessions are designed to be informal and relaxed. There are usually between 6 and 16 people at a session, so places are limited so contact us for a place and the zoom code.
Under The Greenwood Tree: Chris Bostock, Malcolm Green and Martin Manasse with music from The Storytellers Street Band.
The Chillingham Arms 89-91 Chillingham Rd, HeatonJoin us as we cross the portal into the earthy world, where the stories are grown from rich, deep, dark humus, nourished by the silence of recent months. We will also be crossing that other portal of meeting each other eye to eye and face to face after a long absence.
We look forward to greeting you all.
Nick Hennessey is “In and Among: Wandering about The Edge.”
The Chillingham Arms 89-91 Chillingham Rd, HeatonLive and on Zoom. Nick Hennesy is "In and Among and Wandering About The Edge"
If you are not able to make it live, Join on Zoom via the link at the end and donate via our Go Fund Me page please.
Resilience and Wonder, getting lost and found in Story.
Online!An exploration of myth, storytelling and the environmental crisis with storytellers, Hugh Lupton, Jo Blake, Malcolm Green, Xanthe Gresham
Stories for A Bright New Dawn
The Chillingham Arms 89-91 Chillingham Rd, HeatonDreams of past days merge with the hopes and ambitions we have for the future, in stories from near and far - some being told for the first time.
Join us for a evening celebrating the dawn of a New Year with local voices including Richard Birmingham, Lara Gow and Sara Parker Fuller as well as stories from the floor- which could mean you.
Cracking On Story Sharing.
Online via ZoomThis month we are excited to welcome Heather and Nerrisa to share stories that interest and inspire them.
It's free to join in, but you do need to reserve a place and get a zoom code.
Contact Malcom via our contact form Before January 18th please.
POSTPONED: – Jo Blake. (but we’ll still share stories tomorrow)
The Chillingham Arms 89-91 Chillingham Rd, HeatonJo Blake is not able to be with us tomorrow evening, but we will still be telling and listening live tomorrow, same time, same place, with local tellers and friends. Hope to see you there.
As it is local tellers and a last minute change, we will not be zooming this event.