Interview with Andrew Benfield and Richard Horsey

Join Andrew Benfield, Richard Horsey, Kunzang Choden and Sita on Thursday 9th November 1-2pm for ‘In Search of Yeti’. Together they will discuss Richard and Andrew’s journey through India, Myanmar, […]
Interview with Sadhana Naithani

Join us this year on Tuesday 7th November for a virtual talk with internationally acclaimed folklorist Sadhana Naithani, as she delves into the world of the folk narrative. As a […]
An Interview with Deborah Newbold

Join Deborah Newbold for King Lear Retold on Saturday 4th November 7pm-8:40pm for a deeply felt and often uproariously funny retelling of Shakespeare’s King Lear. Deborah makes Shakespeare accessible to […]
An Interview with Alan Donegan

Join Alan Donegan on Tuesday 7th November 4-5pm GMT for his FREE ONLINE event. Here Alan will help you envisage and create your personally crafted extraordinary life, through accessible and […]
Interview with Children’s Story Competition Judge Atinuke

Atinuke is an award-winning children’s author and traditional oral storyteller who is this year’s Children’s Story Competition Judge. Kaden James recently caught up with Atinuke to talk about the YFOS […]
Interview with M. G. Vaciago

M.G. Vaciago is an accomplished children’s author who has won a multitude of awards including the 2023 Borough of Broxbourne award for her anti-bullying work, a finalist award for the […]
An Interview with Jeffrey Boakye

Join Jeffrey Boakye on Friday 17th Novmeber 2-3pm for his online workshop. With his new book, Jeffrey will take us on a journey of nostalgia, joy, music and entrepreneurship through […]
An interview with Lois Conlan

Lois Conlan, creator of The Travelling Shadow Theatre arts company, will be showcasing a brand-new show at this year’s festival. ‘The Gunpowder Plot’ is a shadow puppetry play that was specially commissioned by Settle Stories. Join us on Friday 3rd November to learn why […]
An Interview with Jon Buckeridge

Join Jon Buckeridge for The Beowulf Podcast each night for FREE at 9pm during this year’s festival. Be ready to hear an incredible tale that is one of the oldest […]
Nestor ‘the boss’ Gomez talks racism, storytelling and giving your voice a platform

Interview by Gupreet Atwal. This year, on the 5th of November, join us for a virtual presentation with award-winning storyteller Nestor ‘the Boss’ Gomez, taking place as part of the […]