Vanessa Woolf

This is the first in a series of posts about ground breaking artists who have inspired me over the years. Pic: Maggie Pinhorn in 1984 (Prologue: it was cold on that fateful day. Mum and Dad were driving up Cricklewood Lane where they planned to pick me up from school. I was 12. I normally … Read more

I loved reading cosy tales to celebrate Winnie The Pooh’s hundreth birthday, at the launch of a beautiful new range for DISNEY HOME x Sanderson by H&M HOME. Yes, reading. That’s a book in my hand! I’m sure you know that I almost never read from books, but, well I made an exception for Winnie … Read more

My feelings at attending the graduation of “Woolf Class”, a nursery class in Walworth, London which is named after me. Hearing how often my name is used (”nice sitting, Woolf class”) is quite weird! The staff at Surrey Square Primary understand the power and value of storytelling, by highlighting my work as a storyteller they … Read more

Sometimes you get an item of clothing and you can’t bring yourself to wear anything else. Thats me and this floaty blue dress. Me and my dress thave been out telling stories everywhere. Telling a very spooky tale in Mayfair at jewellery boutique Freywille as part of their 75th birthday celebrations. See how I match … Read more

I was an electrician in the film industry between 1993 and 2003. I’ve made a storytelling show about it! Here’s 2 extra tales which I couldn’t include in the main show. 1. A blindfolded drive with the Spice Girls: 2. Yes, Johnny Depp was sent home early because of me. 3. Bonus: The day after … Read more

Back in the 1990s I was the only woman electrician in the UK film industry. Ten years, countless qualifications, one Alec Baldwin — all in pursuit of one thing: proving I could be as good as a man. Turns out the men weren’t what I thought they were. A rousing true story about power, belonging, … Read more

Stopped in my tracks by this email yesterday. “Dear Vanessa, I don’t know if you are aware, but at Surrey Square Primary School we name our classes after inspirational people. This enables the children to learn about different people who have significant accomplishments.We, the Nursery Team, are excited to let you know that we have … Read more

I was honoured to visit the Land of Legends, Sweden, as a featured artist in their annual storytelling festival for midsummer 2022. I told stories with the Swedish version of Afternoon tea (which is more like Fika!) in a cemetery late at night although it was still light! I had a headline performance in their … Read more

It was great fun to be part of the launch for a brand new “Mr Man” character in collaboration with Heinz UK. The lovely books will be available in September, but the pasta sauce can be bought right now! Pics of the storytelling captured by The Mummy Stylist (Instagram)

A true story.