Stuff coming up in the next few months. Please note, this is a list of events that are open to the public. It doesn’t include school visits, corporate or private bookings. (I try to keep it updated…)
She tells Sea Tales aboard the Cutty Sark
Date: Monday 22 October, 2018
Time: 10.30-3pm
Place: Cutty Sark King William Walk, London SE10 9HT
Price: free with entry
Family storytelling. Colourful and interactive storytelling Part of “She tells Sea Tales” festival over the half term.
She tells Sea Tales aboard the Cutty Sark
Date: Wednesday 24 October, 2018
Time: 10.30-3pm
Place: Cutty Sark King William Walk, London SE10 9HT
Price: free with entry
Family storytelling. Colourful and interactive storytelling Part of “She tells Sea Tales” festival over the half term.
Terrifying Tales for Enchanted Nights at Shakespeares Globe
Date: Saturday 27 October, 2018
Time: 11am
Place: Shakespeares Globe
Price: £10 under sixteens must be accompanied by an adult (Ticket link below)
Join Vanessa for a collection of beautiful, magical and terrifying tales from around the world. Let your imagination take flight with stories taken from the folklore of Ancient Egypt, Ireland and Central Europe. Suitable for people aged eight and over and their adults.
The Beautiful and the Damned at Vout-O-Reenee’s
Date: Saturday 3 November, 2018
Time: 6pm till late
Place: Vout-O-Reenee's 30 Prescot Street London E1 8BB
Price: £8.97
“Trick or treat yourself on the 3rd November for The Beautiful & Damned costume party, in the aptly decadent Vout-O-Reenees arts members club, housed in the crypt of a gothic church. Join us for an evening of art, cocktails, spooky storytelling, live music and a sweet treat gory banquet”
London Dreamtime Story Circle (at Library London) “Day of the Dead”
Date: Monday 5 November, 2018
Time: 6pm for a 6.30 start
Place: Library London 112 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4BD
Price: £6 per person (£2 concessions) tickets must be bought in advance
Arrive at 6pm to put your name on the list if you would like to tell a story.
Join us in the gorgeous and rarified surroundings of Library London and explore the further regions of mythology, legend and folklore. A social night for storytellers and story lovers with an opportunity to discuss the practical and esoteric aspects of the craft of storytelling- as well as listen to new tales, and tell your own to a supportive and friendly adult audience.
Tonight’s theme is Day of the Dead, bring your stories about Life and Death!
“I saw them round the fire at Glengall Wharf Garden and knew it was what I wanted to do”– TL (new storyteller)
TICKET HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-dreamtime-story-circle-3-tickets-50850222384
‘Stories In The Dark…’ at the National Maritime Museum
Date: Friday 16 November, 2018
Time: 7pm
Place: National Maritime Museum
Price: £14 (ticket link follows soon!)
Visitors will explore the museum by torchlight! I will be one of a secret line up of amazing and unique storytellers hidden in among the galleries after dark.
More info and ticket link added soon!
‘Dark River’ Ghosts of the Thames aboard the Cutty Sark
Date: Sunday 18 November, 2018
Time: 7.30pm
Place: Cutty Sark King William Walk, London SE10 9HT
Price: £15 (ticket link below)
Storytelling for adults.
Join Olivia Armstrong, George Hoyle and Vanessa Woolf for eerie and shadowy tales of the Thames on board the Cutty Sark after dark.
Family storytelling at the Barbican
Date: Sunday 2 December, 2018
Time: tbc
Place: The Curve, Barbican Centre Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
Price: Free!
Storytelling for ages 3 and older (and their grown ups) inspired by the Francis Upritchard Exhibition for the Barbican’s family day.
London Dreamtime Story Circle (at Library London)
Date: Monday 3 December, 2018
Time: 6pm for a 6.30 start
Place: Library London 112 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4BD
Price: £6 per person (£2 concessions)
Arrive at 6pm to put your name on the list if you would like to tell a story.
Tonights theme is Ice.
Join us in the gorgeous and rarified surroundings of Library London and explore the further regions of mythology, legend and folklore. A social night for storytellers and story lovers with an opportunity to discuss the practical and esoteric aspects of the craft of storytelling- as well as listen to new tales, and tell your own to an adult audience.
(Numbers are limited, please email [email protected] to guarantee your space.)
Citizens of London: Vanessa Woolf
Date: Tuesday 4 December, 2018
Time: 7pm
Place: CloudM 40 Trinity Square London EC3N 4DJ
Price: Free- but it helps us if you reserve your space!
“In the December edition of #citizensofLondon we will be joined by London’s resident storyteller, Vanessa Woolf.Come along and hear Vanessa share her insights and experiences in bringing people together through their love for stories and London, find out about her journey into the world of storytelling and discover some of the most mystical places around the city.”Hosted by citizenM, facilitated by Living Londontickets here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citizens-of-london-vanessa-woolf-tickets-50735481190
The Secret Journey of Doctor Dee at the South East London Folklore Society
Date: Thursday 13 December, 2018
Time: 8pm sharp, arrive 7.30
Place: The Old Kings Head Borough High Street SE1
Price: £5 payable on the night, email me to book your space
Storytelling for adults.
Sit comfortably as we take you on a journey of the mind with polymath, alchemist, bibliophile and genius Doctor Dee… and his precious book which contained the key to the universe. This extraordinary story is absolutely true and started right here in London.
Find out more about Doctor Dee and his book here.
Music by George from Cunning Folk. Please let us know if you’re coming by emailing [email protected]
The Nest Collective Yule Celebration at the Foundling Museum
Date: Friday 14 December, 2018
Time: tbc
Place: Brunswick Square, London, WC1, United Kingdom
Price: Tickets £12, £10 concessions & Foundling Friends (£14/12 on the door) ticket link below
A seasonal celebration of music, talk and story to warm your heart. Brought to you by the good folk at The Nest Collective.
“Boxes of Dreams” at V&A Museum (two dates)
Date: Saturday 16 March, 2019
Time: 11am 1pm and 3pm
Place: The V&A Museum Cromwell Road South Kensington SW7 2RL
Price: Free
March 9th and 16th 2019
Family friendly. Come and join in a noisy and participatory re-telling of the life of amazing archivist Gabrielle Enthoven with Vanessa Woolf.
A special commission from V&A Museum using props and costumes from the collection. More details about this challenging commission here.
“Hatpin Horror” for London Hat Week 2019
Date: Friday 5 April, 2019
Time: 7pm and 8.30pm
Place: A secret location near Bermondsey Tube
Price: tbc ticket link follows soon
Behatted horrors in the shadowy London Docks… magical night expedition by the river with tales of old London to warm your heart and chill your blood. Dress in your cosiest coat, bring a candle in a jar and something to sit on. Relax with a drink afterwards at the Angel Pub.
Hat Tales with George Hoyle
Date: Saturday 6 April, 2019
Time: tbc
Place: John Harvard Library Borough Hough Street SE1
Price: Free!
Join George, his guitar and a big box of hats for a colourful, fun and very interactive storytelling session for all the family.
(Part of London Hat Week)
