What's New in 2008!
The Big Multisensory Storytelling Extravaganza
For adults and children of all abilities. David will guide you through the process of creating stunning giant images (using 'withies' - pre-soaked willow sticks, gaffer tape, newspaper, paint and pva glue). He will then involve an entire group (of up to 30) in presenting a performance, rich in ceremony, visual
pageantry, humour and narrative - comprising the parading of the images,
acting, optional music making and his own inimitable storytelling.
Five hours minimum required for workshops and performance (can be split up into a number of sessions). Themes can include anything from well known stories of festivals from different cultures (eg Hinduism - the Diwali story of Rama and Sita, Judaism - Jonah and the Whale, through to folk tales and modern day stories 'myths' such as the tale of Spiderman!
(Above) David's work with giant images
at Wilbury Primary School
An Interfaith Programme
Jews and Muslims - inseparable stories
This programme emphasises the positive aspects of the long-term relationship between Arab and Jew, and of Judaism and Islam. David explores these through telling stories of both faiths and cultures; tales of friendly
and supportive encounters between Arabs and Jews within traditional
Middle Eastern folk tales; the parallel stories of Abraham (Ibrahim), Ismail, Isaac, Musa (Moses) and many other characters that appear in both the Bible and the Qu'ran. The storytelling is interspersed with the acknowledgement
of commonalities, and the positive appreciation of differences, through
guided discussion and the sharing of present day personal anecdotes.
Available in 90 minute or half day format - for teenagers and adults. Ideal for building bridges and deepening understanding between cultures.
NEW STORYTELLING PROGRAMMES!
MYTHS AND LEGENDS
Tales from the dawn of time - drawn from Greek, African, Nordic, Indian and/ or many other sources. Hear the tales of Prometheus, Rama and Sita and many others. Request a particular area of myth and legend, David will research it and
present you with a selection of stories.
HISTORIC TALES
Characters and events brought to life before your eyes! (on request, please allow time for research)
