In these fractured times l wanted to look at how stories from different voices can overcome the the distance between people and highlight our shared experiences. I interviewed five amazing storytellers and asked them all about breaking down barriers through stories and food and these are the results:
31 August 2021 – Amy Douglas
In these fractured times l wanted to look at how stories from different voices can overcome the the distance between people and highlight our shared experiences. I interviewed five amazing storytellers and asked them all about breaking down barriers through stories and food and these are the results.
The storyteller in this episode is the wonderful Amy Douglas and you can find her on her website, Facebook and on Twitter. She is also now on Patreon
Her next few events:
Matlock Storytelling – 3 September
Taking the Tradition On – Next live 5 October (1st Tuesday) but in the meantime past episodes are available here
B.L.A.S.T!(Beautiful Lies & Startling Truths) – 8 October (1st Friday)
Get A Word in Edgeways – 14 October (2nd Thursday)
All the above events except Matlock Storytelling will also be monthly from October
If you would like to know more about the regular podcast and previous episodes you can find them at Hestia’s Kitchen which has all past episodes and the connected recipes on the blog. If you’d like to get in touch about the podcast you can find me on Twitter or Instagram at @FairyTalesFood.
7 September 2021 – Clare Murphy
In these fractured times l wanted to look at how stories from different voices can overcome the the distance between people and highlight our shared experiences. I interviewed five amazing storytellers and asked them all about breaking down barriers through stories and food and these are the results.
The storyteller in this episode is the wonderful Clare Murphy and you can find her on her website, Twitter and Instagram.
Clare also has a new show: “The 9 Muses of Queens Crescent” premiering on Nov 4th 2021 in Bristol and following on in Dorset.
If you would like to know more about the regular podcast and previous episodes you can find them at Hestia’s Kitchen which has all past episodes and the connected recipes on the blog. If you’d like to get in touch about the podcast you can find me on Twitter or Instagram at @FairyTalesFood.
14 September – Sita Brand
In these fractured times l wanted to look at how stories from different voices can overcome the the distance between people and highlight our shared experiences. I interviewed five amazing storytellers and asked them all about breaking down barriers through stories and food and these are the results.
The storyteller in this episode is the wonderful Sita Brand and you can find her on her Twitter and at Settle Stories
Sita is the Artistic Director and CEO of Settle Stories, who are running Yorkshire Festival of Story from 12 to 28 November. The festival is free, online everywhere. You can find out more and sign up for announcements about the Festival here. Last year’s festival was outstanding with some unforgettable performances so I’d heartily recommend signing up if you don’t want to miss out.
If you would like to know more about the regular podcast and previous episodes you can find them at Hestia’s Kitchen which has all past episodes and the connected recipes on the blog. If you’d like to get in touch about the podcast you can find me on Twitter or Instagram at @FairyTalesFood.
21 September – LM Daini
In these fractured times l wanted to look at how stories from different voices can overcome the the distance between people and highlight our shared experiences. I interviewed five amazing storytellers and asked them all about breaking down barriers through stories and food and these are the results.
The storyteller in this episode is the wonderful L M Daini and you can find her on her Twitter and at her website
She has a fantastic podcast with wonderful African legends, myths, folk and fairytales, both in English and in French.
Her book award-winning book Giraffe’s Eggs is available here.
If you would like to know more about the regular podcast and previous episodes you can find them at Hestia’s Kitchen which has all past episodes and the connected recipes on the blog. If you’d like to get in touch about the podcast you can find me on Twitter or Instagram at @FairyTalesFood.
28 September – Dave Pitt
In these fractured times l wanted to look at how stories from different voices can overcome the the distance between people and highlight our shared experiences. I interviewed five amazing storytellers and asked them all about breaking down barriers through stories and food and these are the results. Dave is not a traditional storyteller and had some different perspectives to share.
The storyteller in this episode is the wonderful Dave Pitt and you can find him on Twitter, on YouTube and at his Linktree for upcoming events.
Dave is a Performance poet, playwright, 1/3rd of @pandemonialists and Associate Artist @Arena_Theatre. He is also Co-host and Co-producer of Stories From The Smoke Room., Co-writer / co-director and co-performer of “Poets, Prattlers and Pandemonialists, Co-MC of Poetry Slams in Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and Audlem and Co-MC of Yes we Cant poetry night in Walsall.
.If you would like to know more about the regular podcast and previous episodes you can find them at Hestia’s Kitchen which has all past episodes and the connected recipes on the blog. If you’d like to get in touch about the podcast you can find me on Twitter or Instagram at @FairyTalesFood.
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