Cock and Bull host two storytelling nights in different locations around Melbourne. There’s a good
chance there is one near you!
Cock and Bull brings together some of
Australia’s best storytelling comedians, musicians, writers, poets, taxi
drivers, journalists and eccentrics to tell their very best tales based on a
different theme each show.
I'm looking forward to travelling to the Dandenongs and sharing the story behind the story of one of the first lyrebirds filmed and recorded in display. I also plan to show off Storytelling Australia (Vic's) new banner, designed and stitched by Susan Pepper. Lyrebird! A true story is close to my heart and is part of a collection of original Tellable Australian Tales. These stories are in oral language for use by story makers working in the spoken tradition. I dream of these tales being told and spread around the world ... well we all have dreams ... As well as stories, I will be showing a film which contains archival footage of my lyebird protagonist, taken in the 1930s by Ray Littlejohns. Jackie K Literary Lunch – Meet Jackie Kerin
Jackie Kerin is a gifted storyteller whose presentations are loved by children and adults alike. Her book Phar Lap the Wonder Horse was selected as a notable book in the Children’s Book Awards.
When Jackie came across the story of flower farmer, Edith Wilkinson and her garden guest James the lyrebird, she just had to share the story. The result was a prize winning short story which became a short film and then a children’s book published by Museum Victoria.
This is an opportunity to hear a magical story which is part of the rich heritage of the Dandenongs.
Cost $12.50 includes lunch Bookings essential 9754 7266 or online When 12:30 pm Thursday 28/02/13
Warburton, a pristine river town in the Upper Yarra Valley,
will host first-time event ‘Transforming Writers’ this March.
With a focus on writing and expression that supports personal
and social change and development, and an emphasis on community,
interdependence and collaboration, this series of weekend workshops will appeal
to anyone interested in enhancing their own writing and storytelling skills for
both personal and professional development. Participants will be of varied
backgrounds and experiences and no writing experience is required.
Transforming Writers is the first event of its kind and seeks
to build a sense of belonging and genre for writers whose focus is transforming
in nature and fosters change, for example in areas of environment, social
justice, community and spirituality. Co-founder Lindy Schneider says, ‘Transforming
Writers touches on both the way writing is able to transform us as people, and
on the power of our words to transform others.’
Simon Oats
ATT: Of particular interest to storytellers working in the oral tradition will be Simon Oats. Simonis an acclaimed
storyteller, musician, actor and teacher and a graduate of the Victorian
College of the Arts. His most recent storytelling show “Orpheus in the
Underworld” has been acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. He is the author
of Storytelling for Intercultural Connections – A Handbook for
Australian Schools.
INFORMATION SPECIFIC LINKS (for full information):
Mornington Peninsula Regional Art Gallery Tuesday 5 February - What a hoot! Tuesday 5 March - Lucy Goosey Tuesday 16 April - Go baby go! Tuesday 7 May - Colour my world Tuesday 4 June - Make a face Tuesday 23 July - Hair, glorious hair Tuesday 3 September - Swingin’ with my friends Tuesday 8 October - Giddy up Tuesday 12 November - Look at me Time 10am-11am $5/child, carer free Venue: MPRG, bookings essential call 5975 4395 A very popular program for 0-5 year olds, with storyteller Matteo and the Gallery’s Education Coordinator. Sing, dance, clap and stomp your feet with Matteo! Do an exciting activity with the Education Coordinator afterwards.
