Gary Cordingley [Cornwall] has been a storyteller both nationally and internationally for over 30 years. Aw well as being the southwest rep for the Society of Storytelling he is a multi-talented disciplined professional artist with a background in street theatre, storytelling, illustration, drama and music. His stories are suitable for a range of ages and abilities and he is ideal for schools, museums, libraries, theatres... fields, woodlands or railway stations.

Keith Donnelly [South Yorkshire] specialises in highly interactive stories and songs for children, inviting participation, stretching of imagination and stimulating creativity with every tale and tune. His repertoire is such that he seems to have songs and stories for every imaginable topic (as well as many that you won't have imagined yet!) All his songs, and many of his stories, are accompanied by Keith's unique 'Picture Guitar' and occasionally a didgeridoo). Author of 'I Wish I Was A Monkey' 

Shelley O'Brien [Co Durham] owner and creator of Mad Alice Theatre creates traditional and original stories for audiences aged over 13yrs

Peter Optical [Essex]

Ursula Holden-Gill [South Yorkshire]

Marion Kenny [Edinburgh]

Amanda and Mark Hadlett [Teesside]

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 Storytelling promotes a feeling of well being and relaxation

 

 Increases children's willingness to communicate thoughts and feelings

 

 Encourages active participation

 

 Storytelling increases verbal proficiency

 

 Encourages use of imagination and creativity

 

 Storytelling enhances listening skills