Most of my events in the physical world have been either cancelled or postponed – but I am still hosting and performing in lots of events online!
Regular Events:
Taking The Tradition On… Over lockdown I have been hosting a storytelling talk show – this series the theme is ‘Storytellers and the lands they live and walk. Come live on Zoom 8pm first Tuesday of the month, or catch up with past episodes on my YouTube channel, Taking The Tradition On
Get A Word In Online – Second Thursday of the month Get A Word In Edgeways Spoken Word Festival has asked me to host a regular monthly spoken word concert. Join us for an evening of poetry, storytelling, author readings, collaborations and a celebration of the spoken word. These are live events – just like going out to a concert, you will need to get your drinks ready, log in and get comfortable for the start of the concert – we won’t wait for you – and you won’t be able to watch later! You will be able to join in on the chat – and please do applaud our guests and tell them what you think!
BLAST! Beautiful Lies and Startling Truths Performing Storytelling Club – Second Friday every month Incredible storytellers from all over the world in the comfort of your own home. Bring your own drinks and cake and put your feet up for an evening of wonder. Doors open at 7.45pm for an 8.00pm start. Tickets are £5.50 from WeGotTickets. FB: BLAST! Beautiful Lies and Startling Truths www.b-l-a-s-t.co.uk
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday 2nd March, 8pm – Taking The Tradition On with Del Reid: Del Reid is a Londoner who grew up in the East End. His Grandfather first arrived in London to crowded streets of mourning on the day of Queen Victoria’s funeral. Both Del’s grandfathers were immigrants who had found a new life in London. Both were also storytellers and Del grew up hearing stories in Yiddish from Romania and Turkey.
Del has an incredible knowledge of Jewish folklore, legend and lore. He is a creative writer, thinker and poet. He was the Chair of the Society for Storytelling for 6 years and the instigator of National Storytelling Week.
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Friday 5th March, 8pm – BLAST! presents ‘Scottish tales of the Supernatural’ with Heather Yule. A folklorist’s daughter, Heather grew up with Jack, the fairies, water kelpies and music…but these stories are for grownups…an otherworldly adventure of dark tales and bittersweet harp. Our new voice is Micha Columbo, https://www.wegottickets.com/event/509669
Thursday 11th March, 8pm – Get A Word In Edgeways Online Concert – it is nearly St Patrick’s Day and we are celebrating with Irish storyteller Liz Weir, MBE; poet Anne McMaster and musicians Kitty Greenaway and Gary Wiseman. From GAWIE’s homeland of England we have storyteller Tim Ralphs and audio/visual performer and VJ, Leon Trimble: https://www.getawordinedgeways.co.uk/explore/online-concerts/
Sunday 28th March, 6pm – MoonShine Stories: Tales for the Full of the Moon – Jack Tales – with Amy Douglas, Elizabeth Ellis and Cooper Braun This is a cooperative, ticketed venture ($22.50 or what you can) https://www.facebook.com/FullMoonStories
Tuesday 6th April, 8pm – Taking The Tradition On with ?:
Friday 9th April, 8pm – BLAST! presents Tanya Batt with New Voice Laura Sampson Tanya Batt is a self confessed story-o-phile and frock-o-holic whose home is on Waiheke Island, Aotearoa, New Zealand. She is a green fingered witch, a word warbler and story stitcher. Our New Voice is Laura Sampson – a word-addict who studied English & Old Norse and can’t resist portals, talking horses, and crafty old ladies. https://www.wegottickets.com/event/511492
Saturday 23rd April, 1pm – Bishops Castle Winter Festival – An in-person gig?! lunchtime stories with Amy Douglas, Helen East and Rick Wilson. https://www.artsalive.co.uk/company.aspx?id=5126
Tuesday 4th May, 8pm – Taking The Tradition On with ?:
Thursday 13th May, 8pm – Get A Word In Online Spoken Word Concert
Friday 14th May, 8pm – BLAST! presents ‘The Hero Light’ with Dominic Kelly The Hero Light retells the extraordinary tales of the Ulster Cycle – the ‘Irish Iliad’. Centered on legendary hero Cú Chulainn, the Hound, it weaves together stories of loyalty, love and betrayal that are still startlingly relevant today. Dominic’s dynamic, compelling storytelling style has captivated audiences in fifteen countries on three continents. Our new voice for the evening is Mark Borthwick. http://www.wegottickets.com/event/511493
Tuesday 1st June, 8pm – Taking The Tradition On with ?:
2-4 July 2021, Beyond the Border International Storytelling Festival, Dinefwr Park, Carmarthenshire, http://www.beyondtheborder.com (in person event, fingers crossed!)
9-11 July 2021, Get a Word in Edgeways Festival, Much Wenlock I’ll be discussing and performing work arising from my current Arts Council England bid, digitising reel-to-reels recordings of Duncan Williamson. I’ll be in conversation with David Campbell, talking about our friendships with and stories and ballads from the Scottish Traveller Tradition. (in person event, fingers crossed!) https://www.getawordinedgeways.co.uk
Monday 1st November 2021, Wild About Story Book Club – I’ll be talking to Tim Ralphs about ‘The Weirdstone of Brisingamen’ by Alan Garner, https://www.facebook.com/wildaboutstory
