Beginning 7 March on the first Monday of the month for a trial period until June, join new and seasoned storytellers to support each other to explore the power of story, imagination and poetry.
For those who work or play with stories: teachers, counsellors and psychotherapists, librarians, writers and story lovers of all kinds. Share and receive stories, poetry, images and metaphors; allow your inner storyteller to bloom.
COST: $20 to cover venue rental, administration and tea/coffee.
WHEN: Monday 7 March, 4 April, 2 May, 6 June 7-9pm.
WHERE: 319 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn
Magic continues to unfurl with Louisa John-Krol’s new video “The Green Lady”
beaming - her first self-directed music clip.
The Green Lady Escalder is a waterwitch,
who leads a revolution to overthrow a king in Louisa’s Elderbrook Chronicles.
Escalder commands The Singing Fountains, wrangles with dragons and turns up in
several recordings by Louisa.
You can visit the realm of Elderbrook
(unfolding chronicles & soundtrack).
More of Louisa’s ethereal music is
available via her French fairy record label in France. There’s also a selection
at Bandcamp and Cdbaby. You can also connect with Louisa on Facebook.
It’s only $25 to join The Australian Fairy
Tale Society, of which Louisa leads the State ring, together with The Monash
Fairy Tale Salon.
Expressions of interest for the 2016 annual national AFTS
conference are due Friday 29th January. Please read their Call for
Presentations guidelines at their website: HERE
Louisa is also a valuable member of the Storytelling Australia Victoria committee.
Thank you for sharing your news with us Louisa, we enjoy following your creative journey.
A while ago, Vic Storyteller Simon Carroll, made some noise about getting more spoken word events happening in Ballarat and it seems he was not alone in his desires.
On January 17, the movers and shakers held an event at The Babushka and it went off like a rocket. Five of the enthusiasts, including representatives of Ballarat Writers, the local paper (and including Simon), collaborated with the Ballarat Writers couple doing most of the "heavy lifting." An estimated 40 visitors checked in.
The core group, as well as performing and mcing, opened up the stage to walk ups, of which there were 10. All of the open mic folks were absolutely awesome, obviously chomping at the bit.
The event is now set to continue monthly, mostly for poetry. Simon won't be there for all of the events however storytellers who rock up will be made welcome. You can stay in the loop by joining Spoken Word Ballarat on Facebook and keeping an eye of the The Babushka events calendar on the home page of their website.
Simon has also been chatting elsewhere, and the Ballarat Council is open to a storytelling event at one of the regular summer programs. As a result, he has coordinated a few folk to perform for 5 minutes each. They have polished up a couple of original pieces, an adapted French Fairytale and a short story being performed with the theme of "a bit gross." More information Ballarat Backyard Tasters.
Simon says, 'It was a surprise to see my name on the bill as I just expected it to discuss the topic. The pressure is on now!'
Simon was captured on video last weekend at the Babushka.
There is another group in Ballarat that focuses exclusively of storytelling. You can read about them on the Storytelling Vic website HERE. They meet regularly and provide a great opportunity to polish up stories for performance settings.
Thanks for sharing the news from Ballarat Simon.
Ballarat Backyard Tasters Alfred Deakin Place, Camp Street: 12 February 6.00 - 9.00 pm click to enlarge poster
Sunday 10 January The Go-Between: William Murrungurk Buckley
The story of the white man who went black and came back.
Written & performed by Jan 'Yarn' Wositzky
Directed by Paul Hampton
WHEN:
Sunday 10 January
6.45 for 7.30 start
Show is 75 minutes - no interval
WHERE:
Under the big tree at Kavisha & Andy's place
15 Wheeler St Castlemaine (entry at side gate)
COST:
Adults $20, Concession & 12-18 year old $15
(Not suitable for under 12)
BOOK:
Text or email: 0417 332 065 / jan@janwositzky.com.au
There is a limit of 35 seats so get in early!
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Monday 11 January ÇANAKKALE. GALLIPOLI. Lest We Forget
Story music theatre show re-telling Gallipoli with Turkish & Australian song, poetry and story.
WHEN:
Monday 11 January, 2.00pm
WHERE:
Benalla Library, 2 Fawkner Dve, Benalla
COST:
Free
BOOK:
03 5762 2069
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Wednesday 13 January
The Go-Between: William Murrungurk Buckley
The story of the white man who went black and came back.
WHEN:
Wednesday 13 January
8.00pm
Show is 75 minutes - no interval
WHERE:
Uniting Church, Queenscliff
COST:
$20 (Not suitable for under 12)
BOOK:
unitingqueenscliff.org.au
5258 2854 or info centre
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Thursday 14 January The Go-Between: William Murrungurk Buckley
The story of the white man who went black and came back.
WHEN:
Thursday 14 January
6.30pm
Show is 75 minutes - no interval
WHERE:
Mangowak Amphiteatre Series No. 1
Distillery Creek Picnic Ground
Aireys Inlet
COST:
$20/ children $10/ Family (parents & 3 kids) $50
(Not suitable for under 12)
BOOK:
Great Escape Books: 5289 7052
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Saturday 17 January The Go-Between: William Murrungurk Buckley
The story of the white man who went black and came back.
WHEN:
Sunday 17 January
5.00pm
Show is 75 minutes - no interval
WHERE:
Uniting Church, Queenscliff COST:
$20 (Not suitable for under 12)
BOOK:
unitingqueenscliff.org.au
5258 2854 or info centre
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Thanks for sharing with us Jan 'Yarn'.
If you are a member of Storytelling Australia Vic and have shows or workshops you would like to promote on this blog - please send the details through to us: storytellingvic@live.com.au
