Events

Curated by Marina Warner:

Meet the Storymakers

Saturday 7 February

Gather with friends and family for a day of stories, music and making, with the writer Marina Warner, co-curator of The Shelter of Stories, and storytellers, musicians, and artists from around the world.

Inspired by living storytelling traditions, this special day of activities explores how stories help us come together across borders and languages, share wisdom, celebrate diverse cultures, and develop an ethic of hospitality and joyful assembly.

Experience story teller extraordinaire Ben Haggarty performing The Iron Man Kavad, create fantastical props with artist and poet, Sophie Herxheimer, explore the magic of the 1001 Nights with renowned author, Wafa’ Tarnowska and take part in a joyous improvisatory Stories in Transit workshop, led by the young migrants’ collective from Sicily, Giocherenda, with Clelia Bartoli, Valentina Castagna, Dine Diallo, Numu Touray and others.

Plus, live music from Celebrating Sanctuary, drop-in making activities and much more.

Drop in from 10:30am – 3:30pm

Free with valid membership or day admission

THE LINE UP

Ben HaggArty with live performances of Iron Man Kavad

‘The art of storytelling is in the surest, safest hands here’ «««« REMOTE GOAT

‘Everything a fairy tale should be…unmissable’ ««««EVERYTHING THEATRE

Tales of the 1001 nights: A Stories in Transit workshop

with Marina Warner and the Giocherenda collective from Palermo, Sicily, with Dine Diallo, Clelia Bartoli and others.

Facilitated by Wafa Tarnowska, Olivia Wilson and Millicent Chapanda

Together in a group, take a story from The 1001 Nights from the page to the stage!

Throughout the day, get involved in the creation of set backdrops, costume items and props; learn to use instruments to create sound affects and atmosphere – perhaps even rehearse a few lines before performing at 4pm.

Please note this activity has limited capacity.

Arabian Nights: Fantastical Props & Scenery Making Workshop

with artist & poet Sophie Herxheimer

Live music

by Karolina Wegrzyn and Millicent Chapanda from Celebrating Sanctuary

Screenings of the adventures of Prince Achmed

Live Character Drawing from Giovanni Uche