About the course
Meet the instructor: Dominic Kelly
Dominic is a traditional storyteller, still in love with it after many years who caught the storytelling bug as a child. He grew up amongst the fells of England’s Lake District, where he’d soak up old stories and tales from people and books; then, out amongst the rocks, bracken, mist and rain of the hillsides he’d re-imagine the tales and stories and populate the wild, rocky hillsides with creatures, characters and the wonder of story. Dominic’s also a parent, who’s spent many a night lying on the floor in the children’s bedrooms telling stories while they settled before falling asleep. It was one of his first experiences of telling stories aloud, where the story seemed to take on a life of its own and fill the room, when time was suspended – a magical time.
Dominic’s warm, witty and powerful storytelling style has captivated audiences around the world. In the UK he has performed at venues including the Barbican, National Theatre, British Museum, and The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival; and in theatres, festivals and schools in 16 countries from India to the Arctic Circle. He works as a director of storytelling performances, including for Norway’s national Riksscenen, and is a guest lecturer in storytelling at Sweden’s Royal College of Music.
