An advanced course in the art of storytelling with leading practitioner Eli Anderson from StoryAid. You will develop a creative, emotive and playful approach to your delivery. The course will give you the confidence and skills to begin work as a professional storyteller, with the potential to be employed by StoryAid in the future. On completion of the course, you will have the chance to join the Society for Storytellers (https://www.sfs.org.uk/). The cost of joining the Society is included in the course fee. To find out more about Eli and his work with StoryAid please see www.storyaid.uk Designed for those who have some prior experience of either storytelling, performance or who have taken one of Eli's courses before.

Time:
Evening, Thursday
Course duration:
9 weeks
Location:
Status:
Available
Availability:
Late starts accepted
Course code:
W25DMAB02A
Tutor:
Eli Anderson
Suitable for:
19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
Listening to a master storyteller - assessing the key techniques involved. Developing your own practice through actual storytelling, reflection & adjustment Examining & considering the discipline storytelling through history, different cultures & mediums
In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular and detailed feedback from your tutor, in a constructive and supportive environment.
It would be useful if the participant had completed either of the previous experiences, i.e. Introduction to Storytelling or Art of Storytelling, but not essential.
Notebook and pen/pencil.
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This course takes places on the following dates and times:
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 30 April 2026 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Thursday, 7 May 2026 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Thursday, 14 May 2026 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Thursday, 21 May 2026 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Thursday, 4 June 2026 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Thursday, 11 June 2026 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Thursday, 18 June 2026 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Thursday, 25 June 2026 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Thursday, 2 July 2026 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 2 hrs 30 mins |
Tutor biography coming soon.
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