Phantastical Beasts Sept 10th
Dragons, hydras, three-headed dogs, magical white stags and wolves, unicorns… Wonder tales and myths abound with these mystical creatures that represent the internal helpers and opponents that we face within our own psyches.
To book a slot to tell a story (ten minutes max) please contact Ronda Armitage at rondaarmitage@hotmail.co.uk or just relax, sit back and listen.
Age 12+
Café opens 6.30pm. Stories from 7.30pm – 9pm
at the Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Rd, Newhaven BN9 9LH.
£5/£4 concessions on the door on the night.
And later in 2019
October 8th – Storytelling for Adults – all welcome
The GuestHouse Storytellers present “1001 NIGHTS”,
directed by Jamie Crawford and performed by The GuestHouse Storytellers
A woman, threatened with death by a despotic king saves her life by telling stories to educate him – stories that illustrate many of the injustices of society and the challenges faced by her fellow women and by the poor and others despised or oppressed by those in power. Love, humour, and adventure contrast with greed, lust, cruelty, and disloyalty in this selection of tales from this epic collection.
There will be an exhibition of prints for sale by Brighton artist Bryony Devitt in the café, and Persian food will be available from 6.30pm. See below for how to book.
Age 12+
7.30 to 9.30pm at the Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Rd, Newhaven BN9 9LH.
£5/£4 concessions on the door on the night.
7pm – Persian meal £7 at 7pm. Desserts £3. Please book in advance through our website by 4th October if you want food, specifying number of tickets and meals.
https://guesthousestorytellers.com/coming/book
November 12th – Storytelling for Adults – all welcome
The GuestHouse Storytellers present professional storyteller Dominic Kelly with “The Big Blind”
A boy stands on a lake shore. Behind him is all he’s ever known. Ahead: a chance for love but a much higher chance of death. He’s had a happy life, and a sheltered one. But his father gambled away that life, the debt cannot be paid in money and it won’t be his father who pays. Childhood is over…
Dominic Kelly brings to life an ancient full-bloodied fairy tale for modern audiences; weaving together versions from Ireland and India, Norway, Scotland and Russia into a new telling that speaks to the crises of our time. By turns gripping, funny, atmospheric, playful & powerful, it explores the consequences for the young when older generations fail to make adult decisions.
7.30 to 9.30pm at the Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Rd, Newhaven BN9 9LH. £9/£7 concessions on the door on the night.
December 10th – Storytelling for Adults – all welcome
Open Evening with “Winter Tales to Warm the Heart”
For our annual event to thank our audience for your support through the year – a collection of heartwarming and inspiring tales full of wit, wonder, wisdom and warmth, to carry you through the dark days of winter, served with complimentary mulled wine, gingerbread biscuits and mince pies.
If you would like to tell a heartwarming story of ten minutes or less, please contact: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Age 12+
7.30 to 9.30pm at the Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Rd, Newhaven BN9 9LH.
£5/£4 concessions on the door on the night.
Storytelling courses: If you are interested in learning to tell a story without reading or notes, we run regular storytelling courses through the year. This is useful in many areas of life – sharing stories with your children or grandchildren, crafting your own life stories, gaining confidence to speak off the cuff, and professional and public speaking in general. Please contact umisinha.writing@gmail.com for more information.
Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven BN9 9LH
Café opens 6.45pm. Stories from 7.30. Age 12+
Club Nights: £5/£4 unwaged on the door
Professional performances: £7 in advance/£9 on the door.
To book tickets: https://guesthousestorytellers.com/coming/book/
