Our Festival Performers
"Now that the world is standing still, people are asking for stories" Achira.
Worldwide Story Round
In conjunction with Get a Word in Edgeways. A bi-weekly story round . Everyone is invited.
Theresa Kelleher
Theresa was born within the sound of Bow Bells to Irish parents. Out on the streets she was known as the ‘little Irish girl’, at home admonished for her cockney accent. Growing up in the very heart of London with her summers spent in the landscapes of Ireland, Theresa’s storytelling is a reflection of that […]
Young international tellers
Worldstorytellingcafe in conjunction with 'Get a Word in Edgeways' and The Society For Storytelling present a program of young international storytellers.
Dawn Ellis
Storyteller, radio and TV producer, travel writer, explorer, bar tender, tour guide, voice artist and personal leadership coach
CONNECTING THE WORLD BY STORY
World Storytelling Cafe curator, John Row hosts a panel and storytelling discussion every Monday at 6pm BST.
Raine Geoghegan
A poet and prose writer of Romany, Irish and Welsh descent who shares tales of the English Gypsies (Romanichals) through poetry, monologue and song.
Sharon Jacksties
Sharon Jacksties www.sharonjackstories.co.uk has been a professional traditional storyteller for 30 years. She has a particular interest in stories and place. This film of traditional animal stories, told on location in the Somerset landscape, is inspired by her new book ‘Animal Folk Tales of `Britain and Ireland’ which has also informed the course she will […]
Colin Urwin
Colin Urwin hails from the Glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland. He lives on a small hill farm with his wife and a whole menagerie including: Hebridean Sheep, Kune Kune pigs, pygmy goats, chickens, ducks, dogs and an Eagle Owl called Boris. He has been playing traditional Irish music and singing folk songs for over […]
Alastair K Daniel
Alastair K Daniel is a storyteller and educator who enjoys telling tales to the young and the young of spirit. He tells in schools and club settings and, through his work as an academic at the University of Roehampton (London), Alastair aims to inspire young teachers to create classrooms rich in story and storytelling.
Maria Papanikolaou
I studied History and Journalism and I worked for many years in publishing houses. I have a Masters degree in Social & Cultural History from Leeds Beckett University, UK (MA of ARTS). The last 10 years I combine storytelling with educational programs for children, in Museums, Cultural Centers, Schools, Art places, etc. I love working […]
Irene Lofthouse
Irene uses words to inspire all ages, regularly appearing at arts/literature festivals and children's events; she's regularly booked by schools, museums, libraries, theatres, community groups, NHS, charities and more to facilitate bespoke sessions.
Bob Kanegis
A storyteller from New Mexico who lives the storyteller life and works with Native American Pueblo schools.
Fabio Lisboa
Brazilian storyteller and author with a degree in Languages and a postgraduate degree in Storytelling. Storytelling Trainer who has performed/taught in Brazil, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. He writes in Portuguese (and sometimes in English) at www.contarhistorias.com.br
Kingdom 1000
Marking 1,000 years since Britain’s Danish conqueror Canute granted all people living in Britain, rich or poor, the equal right to petition the king.
Epic Tales
Using the power of storytelling to boost your children's confidence in literacy, numeracy, science and more.
Tithi Dani
Poems in Hindi and English from an award-winning Indian poet with a love of Russian folk tales.
Frances Roberts Reilly
Heritage tales and poems of Gypsy/Roma family and community, journeys and landscape.
Ahn Sook Kim
Ahn Sook helped to organize the Korean First International Storytelling Festival in Korea (2018/2019) Ahn Sook has kindly offered that any tips be given to FEAST (the Federation of Asian Storytellers)
Peter Optical
Actor. Writer. Director. Fir-eater. Wire and Stilt Walker. Juggler. Musician, Mime and oral Storyteller.
Deeptha Vivenkanand
Indian Based Storyteller who loves to tell stories about stories, strong women, and political satire.
Paul Richmond
“Assassin of Apathy – power of words / humor - on the unthinkable, the unsolvable, to analyze to digest to give birth to creativity and hope.”
Trevor Millum
a writer of… poetry for children and adults, short stories, a novel, books of local interest, education resources.
Sarah Lloyd-Winder
Folk tales from Japan and Iceland, and tales of adventurous women from around the world.
Justine de Mierre
A passionate, energetic and inventive storyteller who delights in connecting playfully
John Row
Much-loved and respected curator and storyteller hosts 'Connecting the World' series every Monday.
