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FREE Family Storytelling over the Summer Holidays!

Indian Fairy Tales, William Morris GalleryAt 11am on Weds 27th July, I start a new six week residency telling stories at the beautiful William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow. Never been? It’s a beautiful large house set in wide parkland, dedicated to the great Victorian artist, designer, writer and fabric connoisseur. Now, William Morris believed that the finest fabric in the world came from India, hence the theme of this season: Indian Fairy Tales. From 11am – 11.45am every Wednesday from 27th July until 24th August, come and join me as I weave the mysteries of the Ramayana – a magical tale about the love of Rama and Sita, the demon Ravana, and Hanuman the Monkey God. There will be magic, silliness and a chance for listeners to shape the story or even make up together a new one!

When I was last at William Morris Gallery, I was telling African stories. Here is what one of my listeners, Halima Noorie Wahid Hakim, aged 6½ wrote in the cafe afterwards:

Halima Noorie Wahid Hakim's story

She told her mum  “there is no the end because people have to imagine the rest like African stories.”

Ahh, the power of storytelling… So what will you imagine?

And don’t forget this session is free! Just bring a child (preferably your own). For further information click here.

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