The Island Storytellers was formed in in 2006 with a small core of enthusiastic local amateur storytellers with the aims being:
- To develop oral storytelling on the Isle of Wight
- To encourage participation in storytelling activities in all ages, abilities and cultural groups
- To increase public awareness of the art, practice and value of storytelling and the narrative tradition of the people and cultures of the world
Monday 19th March 2018 7pm NOTE EARLIER TIME
The George, Newport, Isle of Wight
Join us with a tale to share, or just sit back and listen.
As it’s March, and there is definitely a touch of madness in the air, tales of folly and madness are invited!
All welcome. Donation of £3 requested, but by no means essential – we want your tales rather than your money.
Monday 16th April 2018 7pm
Portland Inn, Gurnard, Isle of Wight
Join us with a tale to share, or just sit back and listen. Fishy Tales are on the agenda.
All welcome. Donation of £3 requested, but by no means essential – we want your tales rather than your money.
A Feast of Words 11th and 12th August 2018
Ventnor Fringe Festival
It’s difficult to imagine the excitement of tasting an orange after years of going without due to rationing, but Islanders in 1947 had that treat following the shipwreck of the Varvassi. In the ship’s hold were crates of oranges that spilled into the sea after the ship’s hold was ripped open. They washed ashore and were enjoyed by many a local.
This tale, and other food related stories form the substance of two storytelling performances called ‘A Feast of Words’ being told on Thursday 9th August at 1pm and Friday 10th August at 5pm by six of the Island Storytellers as part of Ventnor Fringe. A Feast of Words will have your taste buds tingling, your soul nourished and your imagination fed
Island Storyteller chairperson, Sue Bailey said ‘ Our stories have low food miles, are organic, suitable for people with food allergies and contain local content where possible. So come and join us in the feast!”