I’m getting to spend an awful lot of time storytelling in Lewes these days, which has given me loads of opportunities to explore. There are so many beautiful little spots around the town, and they look all the more special in this glorious sunny weather we’re having. Last month it was the Westgate Chapel for … More Lots of Lewes
Hello all! Hope you’ve been enjoying some splendid sunshine. I have too – and have been glad to get out in the green spaces when I can. It’s been a busy summer so far, with lots more gigs to look forward to too. Hervor and Heidrek went really well on 15th June, with a really … More Latest gigs
More Old Norse stuff to look forward to: at the end of the month I’ll be running a workshop at this activity day, using storytelling to engage and inspire local Girl Guides with Viking history and STEM subjects (a very fruitful mix of topics, you’ll find!). And best of all, to finish the day my … More Viking Adventure Day for Lewes Girl Guides!
Hi all – hope you’re enjoying the wintery spell that’s settled over us: it’s reassuringly fitting at this time of year, but hopefully isn’t causing you trouble wherever you are. I’ll be helping evoke some sultry Indian heat on Sunday evening with The Serpent King’s Daughter – some tickets still available so do come if … More Next gigs… and new storytelling night
So, another year over, and the flicker and sparkle of festive gigs fades away… but the New Year starts with another gig straight away! The Serpent King’s Daughter will ride (slither?) again on 13th January. I performed this as part of the Guesthouse Storytellers ensemble at their monthly night in September, and we’re really pleased … More The Serpent King’s Daughter returns…
The nights are growing longer and the shadows getting darker… so join me in the warmth at Bags of Books for some ghostly gloomy tales! I’d been thinking it would be wonderful to do some Hallowe’en storytelling this year, sharing some of the spooky tales I’ve picked up recently. It’s fantastic to get to do this on … More Hallowe’en storytelling in Lewes!
Jon the Storyteller 