April Adventures

It has seemed a quiet month here on my website, though in reality has been anything but.
A whirl of stories, friends, visits, planning future events and learning new tales has kept me out of mischief. However the two most contrasting Hi-lights to mention have been:

Cozy warmth in the cellar!

The warmest welcome ever for Wykeham Tales in the Hyde Tavern Cellar, thanks to the borrowed Chiminea from my friend Mandy. The hiss, crackle and occasional roar of the flames accompanying our stories of Awakenings and Transformations. I loved the opportunity to tell a favourite tale "The Speedy Messenger" in this very special location, among true story lovers... magic!

"It was bedtime..."

vs: Telling chilling stories of a darker nature atThe Hub in Verwood, for a night of Ghost stories with The New Forest Storytellers.Each of us told a tale in different style and setting, enhanced with atmospheric live music from Gill Redmond, Graham and Pete. With theatrical lighting and an occasional puff from the smoke machine, it was an exciting venue to perform in and made a great evening out. However, my adaptation of 'The Sandman' had one or two of the audience checking under their beds before bedtime and listening out for noises on the stairs!

As May beckons I am excited by the amazing opportunities that are already planned, and eagerly await what else the month has in store...

"Such pretty pretty eyes..."

Dates for Your Diary:

8th April Wykeham Tales 8pm at The Hyde Tavern
  "Wishing and Maybe's"

16th May  New Forest Storytellers 8pm, at The Boston Tea Party Cafe, Ringwood. "Across the Seas and Over the Hills"