Live professional storytelling for Earth Day This engaging KS2 storytelling session invites pupils into a Himalayan village where inequality has become normalised. While the East side enjoys clean water and good health, the West side struggles with illness and scarcity. Through the actions of Deeya and Dorji, and the wisdom of Elder Karma, pupils explore […]
Matthew Sturgess, who performs as ‘The Silver Reserve’, plays delicate, sparse music on a classical guitar, crafting intricate melodies around thoughtful and evocative lyrics. At times creating dense, layered atmospherics, this is music that doesn’t rush and takes its sweet, sad time to unfurl and sneak under the skin. We all need a back-up, right? […]
Live online storytelling | Gentle, playful and age-appropriate Barnaby the Bear loves honey - but love alone isn’t enough. When Barnaby tries to take honey without asking, the bees respond, and Barnaby quickly learns that how we ask matters. His promise to do better next time offers a simple, powerful lesson for young listeners. Delivered […]
StoryLab: Craft Your Story In Six Weeks Only 1 place remaining. Most people struggle with storytelling for the same reason. Nobody taught them the mechanics, so their stories drift. They over-explain. They start too early, end too late, and miss the moment that actually matters. People nod politely. Nothing lands. That's not a talent problem. […]
‘How NOT to Flee a War’ is a first-hand talk by Ukrainian journalist Maria Romanenko, co-presented with her partner Jez Myers, telling the story of their attempt to escape Kyiv as Russia launched its full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022. What begins as a surreal morning of explosions and disbelief quickly becomes a frantic and […]
‘How NOT to Flee a War’ is a first-hand talk by Ukrainian journalist Maria Romanenko, co-presented with her partner Jez Myers, telling the story of their attempt to escape Kyiv as Russia launched its full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022. What begins as a surreal morning of explosions and disbelief quickly becomes a frantic and […]
Love, Migration, and Stories That Echo Across Generations Alison Marshall in conversation with Sita Brand Wednesday 17th June | 7pm | The Joinery, Settle and Online | £20 (includes signed […]
A hands-on workshop with heritage writer Alison Marshall There's a photograph in your grandmother's drawer with no names on the back. A recipe that tastes like home but comes with […]
Online storytelling | Warm, courageous and age-flexible The Windrush Generation left sunshine and home behind to help rebuild a Britain they'd never seen. They came with courage, kindness and open hearts, and changed this country forever. This Windrush Day, we're bringing their story to life through the power of storytelling. Pupils will discover who the […]
Live online storytelling | Calm, accessible and age-appropriate Designed for EYFS and KS1 pupils, this story introduces big ideas in a simple, memorable way. When Aisha and Leo find a bag of gold, Aisha wants to keep it all to herself. But when others say the gold belongs to them, Leo reminds her that you […]
Most people struggle with storytelling for the same reason. Nobody taught them the mechanics, so their stories drift. They over-explain. They start too early, end too late, and miss the moment that actually matters. People nod politely. Nothing lands. That's not a talent problem. It's a craft problem. StoryLab exists to fix that. This is […]
Live online storytelling | Humorous, inclusive and age-flexible This classic Nasreddin tale uses humour to explore a timeless idea: gratitude matters more than entitlement. As Nasreddin outwits his greedy neighbour, pupils learn that generosity should be met with thanks, not expectation. The story encourages reflection on sharing, kindness and how we respond when we receive […]
