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Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Penglais, Aberystwyth
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15 Feb Feb 15, 7.45pm Isis And Hecate Double-Billed Storyteller Xanthe Gresham presents performances of the stories.
29 Feb Feb 29, 7.45pm Saints, Sinners And Cunning Men: Tales Of North Wales: Storytelling Storyteller and poet Fiona Collins tells true stories from the area.
Acton Library, Acton Library High Street, London W3
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17 Feb–24 Feb Fri 11am–11.30am
2 Mar–30 Mar Fri 11am–11.30am
6 Apr–27 Apr Fri 11am–11.30am
4 May–25 May Fri 11am–11.30am 		Toddlers Storytime (Ages 2-4)
The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow
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26 Jun–29 Jun Tue–Fri 8pm Whatever Gets You Through the Night Live show that is just the tip of a multimedia iceberg involving an album, a collection of writing and a film. Created as a Vital Spark…
4 Mar 4pm
1 Apr 4pm
6 May 4pm 		Words Per Minute Monthly spoken word, music, film and performance night run by Glasgow-based writer-performers Kirsty Logan, Helen Sedgwick and Kirstin Innes.
Arena Theatre, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton
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4 Apr Apr 4, 7.30pm UNMYTHABLE, The Greek Myths As You've Never Seen Them Before Demystifying ancient Greek mythology, Temple Theatre present a show which fuses storytelling with song, comic clowning and physicality.
At-Bristol, Anchor Road, Bristol
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4 Feb–26 Feb From Feb 4, Feb 4 & 5, 11–19, 25 & 26, 11.30pm, ends Feb 26
3 Mar–31 Mar From Mar 3, Sat & Sun 11.30pm, ends Mar 31
7 Apr–29 Apr From Apr 7, Sat & Sun 11.30pm, ends Apr 29
5 May–20 May From May 5, Sat & Sun 11.30am 		Storytelling
Bath Central Library, Bath Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath
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14 Feb–28 Feb Tue 11am–11.30am
6 Mar–27 Mar Tue 11am–11.30am
3 Apr–24 Apr Tue 11am–11.30am 		Storytime (Under 5s)
Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes
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18 Feb Feb 18, 7.30pm Oh, Whistle Nunkie Productions presents Robert Lloyd Parry's adaptation of two ghost stories by Victorian author MR James: Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come To You…
Bexhill Library, Bexhill Library Western Road, Bexhill-on-Sea
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18 Feb–25 Feb Sat 11am–11.30am
3 Mar–31 Mar Sat 11am–11.30am
7 Apr–28 Apr Sat 11am–11.30am
5 May–26 May Sat 11am–11.30am 		Storytime (Under 5s)
Bodmin Folk Club @ The Barley Sheaf, Lower Bore Street, Bodmin
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27 Jul Jul 27, 8.15pm Nick Hennessey Folk singer and storyteller from Lancaster.
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton
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Founders Room
18 Feb Feb 18, 10pm 		Childrens Storytelling
21 Apr Apr 21, 2.30pm
25 Feb Feb 25, 2.30pm 		Telling Tales An informal storytelling practice and feedback group for adults.
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews
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17 Mar 2.15pm Whistle: Martin Figura When Martin Figura was nine years old, his father killed his mother. Whistle is a 60-minute multi-media depiction of a post-war British childhood…
Cambridge Central Library, Central Library, 7 Lion Yard, Cambridge
Date Event
5 Feb–26 Feb Sun 3pm–3.30pm
6 Feb–27 Feb Mon 10.30am–11am
5 Mar–26 Mar Mon 10.30am–11am
2 Apr–30 Apr Mon 10.30am–11am
4 Mar–25 Mar Sun 3pm–3.30pm
1 Apr–29 Apr Sun 3pm–3.30pm 		Children's Storytime A storytelling session.
The Carriageworks, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
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Upstairs
13 Mar Mar 13, 7.45pm 		Be Prepared
17 Feb Feb 17, 1.30pm & 4pm Once Upon A Time Up The Road: Lawrence Speck (Over 7s)
The Castle Hotel, 66 Oldham Street, Manchester
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29 Feb Feb 29, 7pm Bad Language New Writing Collective A spoken word event for new writers.
15 Feb Feb 15, 7pm Tales Of Whatever A session of real-life stories.
Chapter, Market Road, Cardiff
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24 Feb Feb 24, 8pm The Lady Of The Fountain: Storytelling Storyteller and singer Cath Little presents a story inspired by a Welsh Native Tale.
Chorlton Library, Manchester Road, Manchester
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3 Feb–24 Feb Fri 10.15am–10.45am, term time only
2 Mar–30 Mar Fri 10.15am–10.45am, term time only
6 Apr–27 Apr Fri 10.15am–10.45am, term time only 		Tiny Tots
City Hall, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury
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3 Apr Apr 3, 2pm A Bird In Your Ear: Snail Tales (Ages 3-11) Children's theatre with puppetry and music, inspired by the stories children tell, from genies in teapots to hat-munching squirrels
Crumpsall Library, Crescent Road, Manchester
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7 Feb–28 Feb Tue 10.30am–11am, term time only
6 Mar–27 Mar Tue 10.30am–11am, term time only
3 Apr–24 Apr Tue 10.30am–11am, term time only 		Tiny Tots
Deeside CEC Theatre, Aboyne Academy Bridgeview Road, Aboyne
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13 Jul–29 Jul Times vary Aboyne and Deeside Festival Deeside Theatre will act as main venue, but some events will take pace around Deeside. A diverse programme from the wee festival, which has covered…
Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury Retail Park Railway Street, Dewsbury
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1 Feb–29 Feb Wed 10.30am–11.15am
7 Mar–28 Mar Wed 10.30am–11.15am
4 Apr–25 Apr Wed 10.30am–11.15am 		Children's Storytime A storytelling session.
The DLI Museum And Art Gallery, Durham
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6 Mar Mar 6, 10.30am–11.45am Mini Artists: Messy Play And Story Time For The Under 5s
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Birmingham
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24 Feb Feb 24, 7.30pm Uprising An autobiographical tale which journeys from life in children's home, being caught up in the Brixton riots, and sharing a prison cell with a…
Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford
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Cafe Bar
13 Feb–15 Feb Feb 13–15, 3pm 		Storytelling (Under 5s) Presented by Powerhouse Theatre Company.
Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham
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15 Feb Feb 15, 7.30pm–9pm The Tower Of Bagel: Storytelling Surrey Storyteller's Guild presents a story cycle about a baker's search for answers that sends him on a journey around the world.
Geffrye Museum, Kingsland Road, London E2
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17 Feb Feb 17, 10.30am–11.30am & 12noon–1pm, children must be accompanied Nursery Rhyme Time: Old Mother Hubbard (Ages 3-5)
16 Feb Feb 16, 10.30am–11.30am & 12noon–1pm, children must be accompanied Nursery Rhyme Time: The Biscuit Tin (Ages 3-5)
Glasgow Women's Library, Mitchell Library, 15 Berkeley Street, Glasgow
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15 Feb 5.30pm Lesbian Lives: Stories and Memories from Russia and Poland An evening of readings, talks and discussion on the lives of lesbian women in Soviet Russia and more recently in post-communist Poland, exploring…
Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, Gosport
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15 Feb–29 Feb Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
18 Feb–25 Feb Sat 11am–11.30pm, children must be accompanied
7 Mar–28 Mar Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
3 Mar–31 Mar Sat 11am–11.30pm, children must be accompanied
14 Apr–28 Apr Apr 14, 21, 28, 11am–11.30pm, children must be accompanied
4 Apr–25 Apr Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
2 May–30 May Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
5 May–26 May Sat 11am–11.30pm, children must be accompanied
2 Jun–30 Jun Sat 11am–11.30pm, children must be accompanied
6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
7 Jul–28 Jul Sat 11am–11.30pm, children must be accompanied
1 Aug–29 Aug Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
4 Aug–25 Aug Sat 11am–11.30pm, children must be accompanied
5 Sep–26 Sep Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
8 Sep–29 Sep Sat 11am–11.30pm, children must be accompanied
3 Oct–31 Oct Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
6 Oct–27 Oct Sat 10am–12noon, children must be accompanied
8 Dec–29 Dec Sat 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
5 Dec–26 Dec Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
1 Dec–29 Dec Sat 10am–12noon, children must be accompanied
3 Nov–24 Nov Sat 10am–12noon, children must be accompanied
7 Nov–28 Nov Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied 		Storytime (Under 5s)
Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street, Blackpool
Date Event
31 Mar Mar 31, 8pm UNMYTHABLE, The Greek Myths As You've Never Seen Them Before Demystifying ancient Greek mythology, Temple Theatre present a show which fuses storytelling with song, comic clowning and physicality.
Hackney Central Library, 1 Reading Lane, London E8
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3 Feb–24 Feb Fri 11am–12noon
2 Mar–30 Mar Fri 11am–12noon
6 Apr–27 Apr Fri 11am–12noon
4 May–25 May Fri 11am–12noon 		Story Session (Under 5s) A regular term-time story-telling event for pre-school children.
Half Moon Young People's Theatre, 43 White Horse Road, London E1
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18 Feb Feb 18, 11am & 2pm Spin: Apples And Snakes (Ages 3-7) Rappers, storytellers and poets perform and share their exhilaration with words. Performers include Jan Blake, Joseph Coelho and Charlie Dark.
Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill
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12 Apr Apr 12, 2pm A Bird In Your Ear: Snail Tales (Ages 3-11) Children's theatre with puppetry and music, inspired by the stories children tell, from genies in teapots to hat-munching squirrels
Hendre Hall, Aber Road, Bangor
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25 Feb Feb 25, 2pm–6pm Hendre Fable Fest Storytelling from Cath Aran and Michel Harvery.
Holiday Inn, Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon
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Bancroft Cruisers Landing Stage
7 Apr Apr 7, 9am–8pm, booking essential
26 May May 26, 9am–8pm, booking essential
23 Jun Jun 23, 9am–8pm, booking essential
28 Jul Jul 28, 9am–8pm, booking essential
25 Aug Aug 25, 9am–8pm, booking essential 		Stratford Ghost Cruise
The Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable
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24 Feb Feb 24, 8pm, doors 7pm Unnatural Tales: An Evening of Ghost Stories
Howden Park Centre, Howden, Livingston
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2 Mar 7pm West Lothian Write! This evening of poetry, reading and storytelling is a chance for West Lothian writers to perform work of under six minutes each.
23 Apr 7pm World Book Night A celebration of World Book Night featuring free books, readings from a guest author and book quiz. Learn more about your local library's services…
Hull Truck Theatre, 50 Ferensway, Hull
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25 Feb Feb 25, 11am & 1pm Hunt For The Golden Goose Traditional fairytale characters make an appearance in this event for children which features Interactive theatre and performance storytelling.
Imperial War Museum North, The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester
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17 Feb–19 Feb Feb 17–19, 11.30am Animals And War (Under 11s) Children can learn about the fictional story of Joey from War Horse and hear tales of wartime animal bravery with puppets and pictures.
Learning Studio
25 Feb Feb 25, 1pm–4pm 		Open Studio: Drop In Sessions Explore the Once Upon A Wartime exhibition, followed by hands-on creative activities and storytelling.
17 Feb–19 Feb Feb 17–19, 1pm–4pm Open Studio: The Adventures Of Able Seaman Wally Tobin Creative activities and storytelling sessions exploring the ways in which people from different cultural backgrounds can be brought together in…
14 Feb–16 Feb Feb 14–16, 11.30am Shaping Up (Ages 7-11) Children can listen to a tale about a group of shapes who work together.
Inn at the Park, 3–4 Deemount Terrace, Aberdeen
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19 Feb 7.45pm Stories, Songs and Poems of the Sea John Aberdein, Sheena Blackhall and Derrick McClure present a programme of maritime-based songs, stories and poems.
Isle of Jura, Inner Hebrides
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8 Apr To be confirmed Tip of the Tongue – Bàrr mo Theanga A new festival celebrating oral culture in both English and Gaelic, with storytelling, readings, folk music, songs, ceilidhs and kids' events.
Jacksons Lane Theatre, 269a Archway Road, London N6
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23 Feb Feb 23, 8pm Are You Sitting Comfortably?: Storytelling White Rabbit, Bernadette Russell and Gareth Brierley read seasonal spooky stories, written by local writers.
Jewish Museum, Camden Town, 129-131 Albert Street, London NW1
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16 Feb Feb 16, 7pm Objects Of Love And Desire: Exploring The Things We Carry: Talk A talk about how objects inform our personal histories and listen to writers telling stories about the objects that changed their lives.
Kelburn Castle and Country Centre, Fairlie, Largs
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30 Jun Times vary Kelburn Garden Party A broad-minded boutique festival set in the scenic landscape surrounding Kelburn Castle. Scottish musical acts from all genres play across numerous…
Kirkgate Centre, Kirkgate, Cockermouth
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23 Feb Feb 23, 4.45pm Peter And The Wolf: Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre (Ages 4-10) The story of Peter's visit to his grandfather's cottage near The Great Forest, told using actors and life-size puppets.
Kitchen Garden Cafe, 17 York Road, Birmingham
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15 Feb Feb 15, 7.30pm, doors 6.30pm Storytelling Cafe Listen to festive and seasonal stories and songs.
Laing Art Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
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7 Feb–28 Feb Feb 7, 21, 28, 10.30am–11.30am
6 Mar–27 Mar Tue 10.30am–11.30am 		Little Artists Children can explore art and listen to a story.
The Lantern Theatre, 18 Kenwood Park Road, Sheffield
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18 Feb Feb 18, 12noon & 2.30pm Dreams Of Philomina
Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Leeds
Date Event
5 Feb–26 Feb Sun 2.15pm–2.45pm, children must be accompanied
4 Mar–25 Mar Sun 2.15pm–2.45pm, children must be accompanied 		Storytelling
The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking
Date Event
7 Feb–28 Feb Feb 7, 28, 11am–11.40am, children must be accompanied
13 Mar–27 Mar Mar 13, 27, 11am–11.40am, children must be accompanied 		Storytelling (Under 5s)
The Linen Hall Library, 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast
Date Event
Children's Reading Space
18 Feb Feb 18, 11am 		Once Upon A Time… (Ages 4-7)
The Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, Cross Street, London N1
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19 Apr–20 Apr Apr 19 & 20, 8pm Spirit A journey of people's otherworldly experiences, with Susan Beattie and other puppeteers presenting elements of storytelling mixed with music and…
Loughborough Library, Granby Street, Loughborough
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21 Feb–23 Feb Feb 21, 10am–10.30am, Feb 23, 2.15pm–2.45pm Healthy Hearts And Minds: Wriggly Readers Special (Under 5s)
Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough
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17 Feb–18 Feb Feb 17 & 18, 11am & 2.30pm Storytelling Sessions: Creaky Knee Story Extravaganza (Over 2s) Storyteller and poet Andy Hawkins presents traditional stories for children about genies, giants, unicorns, and talking raindrops.
mac, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham
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16 Feb–18 Feb Feb 16–18, 7.30pm The Stories That Shakespeare Knew MDCC Theatre and Rambling Heart presents Polly Tisdall's performance piece exploring the many ancient stories mentioned or hinted at in The Bard's…
The Manchester Museum, The University Of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester
Date Event
30 Mar Mar 30, 11am–12noon Magic Carpet: Dinosaurs (Under 5s) A themed storytelling and activity sessions for young children.
24 Feb Feb 24, 11am–12noon Magic Carpet: Manchester (Under 5s) Activities and stories, including one about Maharajah the Elephant.
27 Apr Apr 27, 11am–12noon Magic Carpet: Minibeasts (Under 5s) A themed storytelling and activity sessions for young children.
25 May May 25, 11am–12noon Magic Carpet: Nature (Under 5s) A themed storytelling and activity sessions for young children.
29 Jun Jun 29, 11am–12noon Magic Carpet: Spiders (Under 5s) A themed storytelling and activity sessions for young children.
The Market Theatre, 6A Sun Street, Hitchin
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31 Mar Mar 31, 2pm
25 Feb Feb 25, 2pm 		The Royal Storyteller (Ages 3-7) A reading of a story from the Magical Book Of Ancient Tales.
Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock, Liverpool
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Seized! Gallery, Basement
3 Feb–25 Feb Feb 3, 12, 24, 25, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm 		Grave Tales (Over 7s) Parson Dodge tells stories about the battles between smugglers and customs men.
Museum Of London, 150 London Wall, London EC2Y
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28 Feb Feb 28, 3pm–3.30pm
27 Mar Mar 27, 3pm–3.30pm
24 Apr Apr 24, 3pm–3.30pm
29 May May 29, 3pm–3.30pm
26 Jun Jun 26, 3pm–3.30pm 		Storytime (Under 5s)
16 Feb–18 Feb Feb 16, 18, 1pm–1.35pm, 2pm–2.35pm, 3pm–3.35pm Strolling With Dickens An interactive session based on a recreation of one of the author's walks around the streets of London.
Museum Of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14
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17 Feb Feb 17, 12.30pm–1pm, 2.30pm–3pm, 3.30pm–4pm The Legend Of Spring Heeled Jack (Over 5s) Hear the story that had Victorian London gripped.
16 Feb–23 Feb Thu 3pm–3.30pm
1 Mar–29 Mar Thu 3pm–3.30pm
5 Apr–26 Apr Thu 3pm–3.30pm
3 May–31 May Thu 3pm–3.30pm
7 Jun Jun 7, 3pm–3.30pm 		Storytime (Under 5s)
National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, London SE10
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Sammy Ofer Wing
11 Feb–25 Feb Feb 11, 25, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm 		John Morgan: Voice Of A Lascar South Asian lascar John Morgan talks about working for the British East India Company to bring fabrics, spices and tea to Britain.
National Trust: Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, Robertsbridge
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6 Apr–9 Apr Apr 6–9, 11am–4.30pm, gates 10.30am Dragon's Lair A procession and storytelling all about dragons of alchemy.
National Trust: Dunham Massey Hall, Garden And Park, Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham
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2 Apr–4 Apr Apr 2, 4, 11am–4pm Storytelling Listen to tales and stories in the dairy.
National Trust: Flatford Bridge Cottage, East Bergholt, Colchester
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3 Mar Mar 3, 11am–12noon Storytelling And Activities
National Trust: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster
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12 Apr Apr 12, 11am–3pm, gates 10.30am National Library Week: Fun Day Trails and storytelling celebrating British children's classics.
National Trust: Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum And Village, Lacock, Chippenham
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30 Oct Oct 30, 11am–3pm, gates 10.30am, last adm 2pm, children must be accompanied, wear suitable clothing Giants Day Listen to stories, help to decorate a tree and take part in creative activities.
National Trust: Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport
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16 Aug–28 Aug Aug 16, 28, 1pm–3pm Terrific Tales In The Garden Listen to a professional storyteller telling a variety of stories.
National Trust: Prior Park Landscape Garden, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath
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4 Mar Mar 4, 1.30pm–3.30pm Storytelling
National Trust: Stonehenge Down, Amesbury, Salisbury
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Fargo Road In Larkhill
25 Mar Mar 25, 3pm–5pm, booking essential, over 7 children must be accompanied, wear suitable clothing and footwear, bring a torch 		Tall Trees, Deep Earth: Tales From The Wild Wood Learn about trees of myth and legend, with storyteller Lizzie Bryant.
The New Diorama Theatre, 15-16 Triton Street, London NW1
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7 Mar–10 Mar Mar 7–10, 7.30pm, mats Mar 8 & 9, 2.30pm Picture Me Stories about women from around the world, including excerpts from Yasmine Beverly Rana's The War Zone Is My Bed. Presented by Spare Tyre Theatre.
North Berwick, North Berwick
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6 Aug–12 Aug Times vary Fringe by the Sea North Berwick's multi-arts festival is intended as a less intense arm of Edinburgh's August extravaganza. Those who take the short journey out of…
Nuffield Theatre, University Road, Southampton
Date Event
Studio
26 May May 26, 2pm 		A Bird In Your Ear: Snail Tales (Ages 3-11) Children's theatre with puppetry and music, inspired by the stories children tell, from genies in teapots to hat-munching squirrels
The Old Town Hall Arts Centre, High Street, Hemel Hempstead
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25 Feb Feb 25, 2.30pm A Bird In Your Ear: Snail Tales (Ages 3-11) Children's theatre with puppetry and music, inspired by the stories children tell, from genies in teapots to hat-munching squirrels
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, off South Road, Durham
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18 Jan–29 Feb Wed 10am–11am The Little Dragon Club Sessions include songs, story-time, crafts, role-play, gallery hunts and object handling.
Painshill Park, Portsmouth Road, Cobham
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13 Feb–17 Feb Feb 13–17, 12noon–3pm, craft workshop, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, storytelling Half Term Fairytale Fun
Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, High Street, Paisley
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16 Feb 11.15am
8 Mar 11.15am
22 Mar 11.15am
19 Apr 11.15am
10 May 11.15am
24 May 11.15am 		Book Bug Sessions Music, rhymes and stories for children aged up to 4 and their parents.
Pavilion Arts Centre, St Johns Road, Buxton
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11 Mar Mar 11, 11.15am
15 Apr Apr 15, 11.15am
27 May May 27, 11.15am
17 Jun Jun 17, 11.15am 		Beanbag Stories (Ages 2-4)
Pleasance Theatre, Carpenter's Mews, North Road, London N7
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1 Apr Apr 1, 8pm Playing The Fool
11 Mar Mar 11, 7.30pm Road Trip Tales
Plympton Library, Harewood Close, Plymouth
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3 Feb–24 Feb Fri 4pm–4.30pm
2 Mar–30 Mar Fri 4pm–4.30pm 		Storytime (Under 10s) A storytelling session.
The Raven, 7 Queen Street, Bath
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19 Mar Mar 19, 8pm
20 Feb Feb 20, 8pm
21 May May 21, 8pm
16 Apr Apr 16, 8pm 		Bath Storytelling Circle Stories and songs performed in a traditional bardic style.
Rheged Centre, Penrith
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24 Mar Mar 24, 7.30pm Andy Kirkpatrick: Faces: Talk
Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1
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19 Feb Feb 19, 2pm–4pm
18 Mar Mar 18, 2pm–6pm 		Mwalimu Express Listen to music from around Africa, including the balafon, mbira, talking drum, molo, oud and kora, with storytelling, film screenings, art…
Richmond Lending Library, The Little Green, Richmond
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16 Feb–23 Feb Thu 2.15pm
1 Mar–29 Mar Thu 2.15pm
5 Apr–26 Apr Thu 2.15pm 		Storytime (Under 5s)
Riverside Theatre, University Of Ulster, Cromore Road, Coleraine
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25 May May 25, 11am Peter And The Wolf: Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre (Ages 4-10) The story of Peter's visit to his grandfather's cottage near The Great Forest, told using actors and life-size puppets.
Royal Observatory Greenwich (Over 5s), Greenwich Park, Blackheath Avenue, London SE10
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4 Feb–25 Feb From Feb 4, Sat 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, Feb 25 Explore Saturdays (Over 5s) Learn about the discoveries that have been made at this historical site.
Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury
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6 Mar–7 Mar Mar 6–7, 7.45pm Kemp's Jig Chris Harris presents a solo show telling the true story of Will Kemp, Shakespeare's favourite comic actor, who morris-danced his way from London…
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7
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3 Mar Mar 3, 11.30am–11.50am, 12.30pm–12.50pm Up, Up And Away With BSL A deaf-led interactive storytelling event about the clouds, with voice over interpretation.
Scottish Book Trust, Sandeman House Trunks Close 55 High Street, Edinburgh
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24 Feb 7pm
30 Mar 7pm 		Neu! Reekie! Avant-garde spoken word, film and music night describes itself as 'playing host to the sinister and the sanguine'.
Scottish Mining Museum, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange
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17 Feb 2pm You and Me … to the Sea! Meet fishermen, selkies and all sorts of undersea creatures at this session of stories and songs from Lea Taylor and Heather Yule. Ages 7+.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43–45 High Street, Edinburgh
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22 Mar 7pm The Coming of the Unicorn Launch event for Duncan Williamson’s posthumous collection of folk and fairy tales for children, collected from the traditions of the travelling…
16 Feb 11am Greyfriars Bobby Poppy Brown tells the story of the loyal wee dug, with the help of a few puppets. Ages 4–8.
16 Mar 7.30pm An Irish Jaunt Join charismatic Claire McNicol, mighty Alexander Mckenzie and dauntless David Campbell, along with the acclaimed piper Hamish Moore, who invite…
30 Mar 8pm Movings of the Spirit Mairi Campbell and David Francis explore the story of Mairi’s grandfather, Duncan Campbell, Highlander, seanachaidh and itinerant preacher, through…
19 Oct–28 Oct Times vary Scottish International Storytelling Festival The 2012 edition of the festival that began as a celebration of oral folk tale traditions continues to spread its influence across the country…
17 Feb 7.30pm Scottish Tales of the Sea and Shore Learn about the Selkie of Sule Skerrie with storyteller Lea Taylor and storyteller and clarsach player Heather Yule. Ages 14+.
24 Mar 7.30pm Tall Tales Oscar Listen to tall tales, ferocious fibs and fables performed live on stage by Scotland’s finest tellers, then decide who wins the lucrative accolade…
24 Feb–25 Feb Fri 7.30pm; Sat 3pm & 7.30pm Theseus and the Minotaur: A Love Story Part of the Middle East Festival. Audiences are treated to an exclusive TV interview with heroic monster killer Theseus in which he airs his…
1 Mar 7.30pm Translating Storytelling A performance event exploring whether storytelling can cross boundaries of language and culture, with tales from Poland, Russia, Georgia and…
29 Feb 7pm Tyi Wara – The Earth Hero Part of the Middle East Festival. A performance combining physical storytelling, contemporary dance and Malian music to tell the story of a…
21 Feb–22 Feb Tue & Wed 7.30–8.25pm When Abel Met Cain Part of the Middle East Festival. Storytelling performance combining myth, fantasy and real life to delve into the roots of the Israel/Palestine…
17 Feb 10.30am You and Me … to the Sea! Meet fishermen, selkies and all sorts of undersea creatures at this session of stories and songs from Lea Taylor and Heather Yule. Ages 7+.
Seven Stories: The Centre For Children's Books, 30 Lime Street, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne
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1 Mar Mar 1, 10am–5pm Celebrate World Book Day At Seven Stories Children can listen to stories and take part in creative activities based on characters from children's books.
16 Jun Jun 16, 12noon–1.30pm, booking essential Horrid Henry's Monster Stories With Francesca Simon The children's author reads excerpts from her books, helps to create a puppet show using shadow puppets and signs copies of her books.
2 Feb–31 Jul Tue 10.30am, Thu 1.30pm, term time only Storyparty (Ages 18 Months-5 Years)
Sherwood Library, Sherwood Library Spondon Street, Nottingham
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17 Feb–24 Feb Fri 2.15pm–2.45pm, term time only
2 Mar–30 Mar Fri 2.15pm–2.45pm, term time only
6 Apr–27 Apr Fri 2.15pm–2.45pm, term time only
4 May–25 May Fri 2.15pm–2.45pm, term time only 		Stories And Crafts (Under 5s)
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1
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Clore Ballroom
18 Feb Feb 18, 1pm–6.30pm 		Imagine Extra (Ages 5-12) Storytelling with writers Sarah McIntyre, Jamila Gavin and Steve Cole.
The Spring, Havant, Old Town Hall, 56 East Street, Havant
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25 Feb Feb 25, 10.30am
17 Mar Mar 17, 10.30am
28 Apr Apr 28, 10.30am
26 May May 26, 10.30am
23 Jun Jun 23, 10.30am
28 Jul Jul 28, 10.30am 		Storytelling (Ages 4-7)
St Fagans: National History Museum, St Fagans, Cardiff
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1 Mar Mar 1, 11am–1pm & 2pm–4pm World Book Day Exploring weird and wonderful stories about the Tudors.
The Stand, 5 York Place, Edinburgh
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13 Mar 8.30pm Electric Tales With our favourite funny females, Siân Bevan and Susan Morrison. A blended mix of comedy and storytelling, making for a chilled night of funny…
Stoke Newington Library Gallery, Church Street, London N16
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1 Feb–29 Feb Wed 2pm–3pm
7 Mar–28 Mar Wed 2pm–3pm
4 Apr–25 Apr Wed 2pm–3pm 		Under 5s
The Tabernacle, 35 Powis Square, off Portobello Road, London W11
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29 Feb Feb 29, 7pm–9pm Stories To Make You Laugh Or Cry: An Evening Of Charity Storytelling Stories told by authors and actors in aid of the charity First Story, who bring storytelling sessions to state schools in deprived areas.
Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, 42 Otago Lane, Glasgow
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17 Feb 8pm The Better Crack Club Regular storytelling club for adults.
28 Feb 8pm Reading the Leaves Poetry and storytelling evening.
Theatre Royal, Sawclose, Bath
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The Egg
22 Feb Feb 22, 7pm 		Midnight At The Boar’s Head Fine Chisel Theatre presents a musical celebration of Shakespeare's minor characters, which features acoustic folk and performance storytelling.
The Egg
23 Feb Feb 23, 11am 		Tiny Tempest: Catherine Mallorie (Ages 18 Months-4 Years) The performance storyteller introduces pre-schoolers to one of Shakespeare's dramas.
The Third Door, 45–47 Lothian Street, Edinburgh
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28 Feb 8pm Inky Fingers Open Mic This month features performances from US poets Ken Arkind and Jon Sands. A fresh platform for people who love words. Email ahead…
Traquair House, Innerleithen
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18 Aug Times vary Books, Borders and Bikes A festival of literature and thought, with a healthy twist. As well as intelligent events which look at important political and cultural themes…

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