A day-long course in the craft of traditional storytelling: how to bring a tale to life and tell it live – for example round the fire, in the pub, on a stage or simply for friends and family. Suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience, the workshop will explore techniques, exercises and games for learning and sharing stories without needing a script. A day of easy play with words, movement and – most importantly – imagination, a chance to get creative, and also to spend some time with the wisdom of folk and fairy tales.

The course also provides transferable skills for public speaking and presenting in an engaging and captivating way.

During the session we will look at:

– The power of the storyteller’s own imagination and creative craft
– Ways to remember stories without learning a script
– Techniques for making live storytelling vivid and engaging – how to open up the cinema in your listeners’ minds and transport people deep into the pictorial realms of wonder, delight and wisdom that the old tales carry.
– Ingredients for building your confidence with taking the floor and sharing stories, whether you’re an experienced performer/public speaker, or trying it for the first time.
– And more!

There will be the opportunity to do a scratch sharing of a story at the end of the day.

No need to bring anything with you or prepare anything in advance, and no need to have experience. Just bring yourself and a love of or curiosity about stories!
About the facilitator:

Hannah Moore is a traditional storyteller and facilitator with a deep love for how we bring the old tales to life and make them relevant to today. She is an associate teacher with the School of Storytelling and performs all round the UK and in Europe. She is also a ceilidh caller and dance facilitator, among other things!

Hannah frequently teaches storytelling to adults and young people alike, on training programmes, at festivals, arts centres, community programmes, education centres, adult courses and online. She holds a monthly storytelling night in Stroud: The Wonder Night Cafe – a place to listen to and talk about the wild wisdom of wondertales. Hannah is especially passionate about the work she does combining traditional storytelling with Restorative Justice and community building.

www.hannahmoore.co.uk

VIDEOS
https://youtu.be/dkAsC_bKwbE?si=pB9P03wUGd929UrK

https://youtu.be/gkhllaIuEmY?si=5geG_GdFTXmSyP4f