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storytelling & spoken word

storytelling is an intrinsic part of the festival

And all corners of the town have been filled with tales of wonder from around the world over the years!

Each year the programme includes a host of storytellers, morning storytelling circles, early evening storyrounds, late-night ghost stories, workshops and much more.

We will be announcing the 2025 line up in the new year

David Heathfield, returns for workshops & performances, including a special Gaza fundraiser: Tell a Child in Gaza’s Tale with funny and poignant folk tales which he learnt from children and their teachers in Gaza.

Many more to announced in the New Year.

poetry

Ilse Pedler returns with more poetry workshops & an open mic.