I am passionate about how traditional stories - folk tales, fairy tales, myths - are potent conversation starters; how they create doorways into shared, supportive spaces where we can talk across difference with the guiding principles of curiosity and compassion; how the universal, depersonalised language of a story can bring a layer of safety to examining difficult truthes; and how the bright imagination contained in our traditional tales can be so effecive at inspiring positive change, new ways of thinking and values-led action.
The Wonder Night Cafe
Monthly evening of stories, cake and conversation
Star Anise Cafe, Stroud
30 Sept - 16 Dec 2026
Cheltenham Literature Festival
A whole programme of storytelling events:
Shows, Discussions, Workshops
9-18 Oct 2026
Samhain Fairy Tale Ceilidh
A dance macabre kneesup for Halloween & the Day of the Dead
Sun 1 Nov 2026
Stroud
Creative Weekend Programme
13 - 15 Nov 2026 - Hill House, Glos
Winter Calling
Midwinter Myth and Music for the Turning of the Year - a show of stories and songs
Touring to theatres near you:
Nov-Dec 2026
Start the new year with time for your own creative practice - a long weekend with other creatives to work on whatever you love:
7 - 10 Jan 2027
Hill House
Working with traditional tales to support growth, resilience and change
~ available 1:1 or in an organisational setting.
Talking storytelling as a social power, music and musicality in story, and what the folk traditions give us, with the fabulous Alex Garden
LISTEN HERE or search for the Greenbank Folk Club podcast on Spotify, Apple and more
Exploring the wisdom of fairy tales...
All movement is a sign of thirst,
Most speaking really says 'I am hungry to know you'...
Hafiz