telltales
The sharing of stories is an age-old tradition dating back centuries. When the only form of communication was by word of mouth, stories were the sole means of education and spreading news. They taught who we were, where we came from, how we should treat each other.
Listening, telling, relaying and presenting great stories is at the root of our work at Theatre Akimbo, and we are very proud to launch TellTales – stories for young and old.
Since the beginning of time, people have shared stories with each other from ancient tribes to stand–up comedians to our own families sharing stories around the dinner table. It is a skill handed down from generation to generation, encompassing a vast heritage of lore, myths, epic tales, folk tales, traveler’s tales; tales of the creation of the world, tales of its destruction; sagas of Gods and men; all the great traditional legends from around the world.
These stories are not learned by rote or read from books but retold by the tellers, making each interpretation unique.
Storytelling is more than just performance or entertainment; it can also educate, heal, inspire and change lives. Listening to and sharing stories is very important, otherwise they would mean nothing.
Stories empower, and feed our imagination – without our stories we are nobody.
For more information about our storytelling programme email us
telltales coming up
Wednesday 4th August, from 1pm to 5pm
Broadwater Library Birthday Party
Stories and craft making for 5 to 11 year olds
Arundel Festival
Friday 20th August - Family tellales @ Jubilee Gardens, 1pm to 4pm
Saturday 21st August - Little telltales in Tarrant Square, from 11am
fun stories told in and around the Dennis Bus fromAmberley Museum
Sunday 22nd August - Little telltales @ the Town Square, from 12 noon
stories and craft making sessions sponsored by Squibbly Biskit
Monday 23rd August- Little telltales @ WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
11am, 12noon and 2pm, 3pm
stories and craft making as we tell tales about all things magical and mystical about minibeasts!!Suitable for children aged 5 to 10 years
FREE event with regular paid admission to the WWT site
Thursday 26th August - Family telltales present The Jumblies, a promenade, interactive storytelling experience @ Swanbourne Lake,
tickets: £4 adults, children free (see what's on page to book tickets)
Friday 27th August - Family telltales @ The Red Lion pub, 3.30pm to 5pm
Saturday 28th August - Little telltales @ Arundel Library, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
stories and craft making for 5 to 11 year olds,
free event but book a place in advance on 01903 883188
Sunday 29th August - Little telltales @ the Town Square, from 12 nnon
stories and craft making sessions sponsored by Squibbly Biskit
Monday 30th August- Little telltales @ Tarrant Square, from 11am
more fun stories on the Dennis Bus!
please come along, join in and tell us what you think!
