Celebrating the art of storytelling

There is plenty of exciting storytelling happening in and around Falmouth this February as part of the 20th anniversary of National Storytelling Week. Whether it be a gathering in a local cafe for a few family friendly tales, standing up and telling a true story from your own life or a full blown performance of Cornwalls favourite local tale, Tristan and Iseult, there is something for all.

The ancient art of storytelling has been a part of the human experience since we first began to speak. National Storytelling Week is a celebration of this, and is brainchild of the Society for Storytelling, who launched it as part of the Millennium celebrations in 2000.

Look out for Pop up storytelling in the town centre at lunch times throughout the week.

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Sun 2nd
Under African Skies
The Fish Factory
3pm

Tue 4th
Family Stories
The Natural Store Cafe
4.30pm

Tue 4th
Ladder to the Moon
Storytelling Moot for adults
The Cutty Sark
7.30

Thur 6th
Family Stories
The Huddle Cafe
4pm
Fri 7th
Words out 
Story Slam
The Poly
7.45pm

Sat 8th
Tristan & Iseult
Storytelling for adults
The Poly
​8pm

​Daily
Pop up Storytelling
Town Centre 
12 - 1pm ​

Storytelling performance

This Classic Cornish tale of love and loss brilliantly told by internationally renown storyteller, Kate Cawkwell.

storytelling performance

Participatory storytelling for all the family as we follow the adventures of a young African boy who runs away from his village.

Open Mic

A fun night of storytelling for grown ups and chance for you to tell a true story from your life, or just listen to others telling theirs. 

More info coming soon

Family Storytelling

I am very happy to return to the Natural Store Cafe for some more storytelling for young and old alike.  Join me here for tea, cake and traditional tales from around the world. 

This event is free.

New storytelling club

Starting tonight at the Cutty Sark Falmouth, a new monthly storytelling club for traditional storytellers and listeners over of all levels.  Storytelling for adults. All welcome.  

Admission free with a suggested donation of £2-3 per person to cover overheads. 

Family storytelling

I am very happy to return to the Huddle Cafe for some more storytelling for young and old alike.  Join me here for tea, cake and traditional tales from around the world.

This event is free. 
I would like to thank the Poly, the Natural Store, the Fish Factory and the Huddle for their support and sponsorship of this years event, and Falmouth Town Council for their help with promotion.