What is Storytelling?

For centuries stories have been told to entertain, teach, warn, build community and uphold traditions.

For centuries stories have been told to entertain, teach, warn, build community and uphold traditions.

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Storytelling uses language, expression, voice and gesture to bring traditional stories to life. Storytellers do not use books and so can connect directly with listeners to make each storytelling performance a unique and engaging experience. 

Storytelling uses language, expression, voice and gesture to bring traditional stories to life. Storytellers do not use books and so can connect directly with listeners to make each storytelling performance a unique and engaging experience.