Beeston Tales - Travelling Together

Description

Amy Douglas remembers her apprenticeship with Duncan Williamson in this story of the unusual friendship between a Shropshire teenager and a Scots Traveller. This is the story of a young woman’s quest for stories. It’s the tale of Jack on an adventure. It’s a story of truth and tradition; the power of fire and how stories are always relevant, because at their heart, people don’t change. It’s about endless cigarettes, special brew, hunting limpets and how a Shropshire teenager learned to drive chauffeuring a Scots Traveller to the pub. Award-winning author and storyteller Amy Douglas has been integral within the modern British storytelling landscape as performer, promoter and advocate for the past three decades. She was a founder member of the international 'Festival at the Edge', served two years as a Director for the Society for Storytelling and is now part of Step Up, running commissions and mentoring to support wordsmiths take the next step in the careers. Her three folk tale collections have all received Storytelling World Awards. After winning 'Young Storyteller of the Year' at 16, Amy Douglas apprenticed to world-renowned traditional Scots Traveller storyteller and ballad-singer, Duncan Williamson and now holds many of his stories and ballads in trust. A storyteller of integrity, wit and subtle humour, Amy is a pioneer for taking storytelling into new arenas and formats, including recent projects in VR and blended performance. She currently runs BLAST! storytelling performances and the first online storytelling talk show of its kind, ‘Taking the Tradition On’ Also featuring tales from your hosts, music, fun and frolics! IN-PERSON TICKETS £8 on the door or £6.50 in advance from https://www.tickettailor.com/events/beestontales/ Doors 19:00 for a 19:30 start. VENUE! We'll be meeting in the Church Hall, 25 Foster Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1AE, a short walk up from Beeston Tram Stop or across from Beeston Library. Parking available at the venue. CAFE! - The DoughMother will be returning with tea, coffee and home baked treats. Their cheesecake changed my life. And you can Bring Your Own Bottle if you fancy something stronger. LIVESTREAM: If you're unable to join us in person, there's now an option for you to watch along from home. Now with improved audio, but still a discounted price while we experiment with our kit. For more details: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/beestontales/ Beeston Tales is a not-for-profit community organisation, with all proceeds from events going to support traditional storytelling in Beeston and the surrounding area.

Venue

Church Hall, 25 Foster Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1AE

beestontales@gmail.com

Address

25 Foster Ave, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1AE, UK

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