Rocket Clock Story Slam: “Man vs Nature”

We’re looking for stories of animal encounters, battles with the bush and run-ins with the dark side of human nature. Getting lost in the wilderness, or the urban jungle. Fauna phobias and fights with flora. Taming a wild beast, ridding a pest or struggling for survival.

Pre-register your intent to tell by emailing rocketclockss@gmail.com, or register on the night. Everyone is welcome to come along and listen, laugh, drink, cheer & weep.

Wednesday May 11, 2011
Doors open 7.30pm; slam kicks off 8.30pm.

Tickets:
$5 pre-sale (+ $2 booking fee) or $8 on the door. Book tickets now via the Bella Union website: http://www.bellaunion.com.au/ticketing/show_367/.

Bella Union
Level 1, Trades Hall
Corner of Victoria & Lygon Streets
Carlton South

What is Rocket Clock?

Rocket Clock is a monthly story slam competition. Ten people each have five minutes to tell a story around a particular theme. Judges in the audience rate each story on both content and performance. Everyone has a great time.

The Word Tree at Burrinja May 7

Vic Guild storytellers are planning to meet at The Word Tree on May 7.

We look forward to seeing you there. If you don't know any us we will be the noisy group gathered around a table. Say hello to Cindy Lee and Beth and pull up a chair.

The Word Tree is spoken word, music, short fiction & poetry in the Hills. With a feature, monthly theme plus Open Stage (5mins.max.).

Burrinja Café
When: First Saturday of each month from 3pm to 5pm in Burrinja Cafe.
Entry: $5 / $3 concession at door

For further information about The Word Tree please contact Catherine 0466 211 712.

Learn more about Burrinja

JJ Sheills at the PAVE Festival: Stories Plus

JJ was a hit with the punters at PAVE (Performing and Visual Arts in Emerald). Lots of audience participation, bright lights and bright
props, including his amazing felt board creations.

The stories included an Aussie version of Three Billy Goats Gruff with cartoonist, Paul Harris, who sketched the characters as they appeared in the story.

How Monkey Stole Fire was performed with origami artist, Brenda Saunders, folding the characters adding visuals and interest. The audience each had a piece of origami paper in their show bags and the origami lady demonstrated how to fold a little container – e.g. you could put a handful of nuts/lollies in it.

The first story after the break was Jakamarra Gets Ready for the Dance and JJ had quite a few of the kids from Gembrook theatre (Gemco Juniors) on the stage doing bits of the story with him and the audience had leafy branches to brush away the flies when they appeared in the story. The kids were amazing.

JJ is known for his agility with language and beautiful hand crafted props. A unique and wonderful Vic Storyteller.

Learn more about: JJ Sheills

Bookings: (03) 5968 2492

image: Paul Harris

teller2teller: storytelling podcast

teller2teller is a story telling podcast where everyday people tell every day stories. While it is based in Brisbane Queensland it is possible for anyone, anywhere to participate.

If you are reading this from afar, just to clarify, Brisbane Queensland is on the East Coast of Australia. teller2teller loves to hear from everyone all over the world however they do have a special place for stories from brisvegs!

Check out the teller2teller website and learn how you can tell you stories. They also have a live show coming up. Of course for us Victorians, unless we are planning a trip north we won't be there but then the odds are ... with winter coming to the south ... some of us will make it!

Learn more: teller2teller

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National Gathering of Storytellers: Adelaide SA 29 - 31 July

Storytellers from around the country are gathering in Adelaide in South Australia. This will be the fourth time folk have gathered to share news, ideas and of course stories. The first gathering took place in Tasmania, followed by NSW, the Northern Territory and now SA.

You do not have to be a member of any of the Guilds in order to contribute and participate.

Please click on the documents to enlarge and read the details. You can print out the confirmation form and send to the address provided.

New faces and new storytellers welcome.

Lee Fox: Woodend Winter Arts Festival 10-13 June

More fun with kamishibai storytelling ...

Lee Fox – young children’s author is telling stories in Woodend.

In this fun and interactive session Lee uses a Japanese kamishibai (kah-mee-she-bai) storytelling theatre to tell the tale of Ten Little Hermit Crabs. Both young and old alike will marvel at this ancient and unique form of storytelling and delight in all the surprises along the way.

Lee will also read and talk about her new picture book Ella Kazoo Will Not Go To Sleep.

Storytelling Theatre – Ten Little Hermit Crabs

Woodend Library

Saturday 11 June, 10.30 - 11.30am

FREE EVENT

Children aged 3-8 years

Woodend Winter Arts Festival Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to bringing international and Australian artists in various fields to the community of Woodend each year. 2011 is the seventh Festival and each year the committee endeavours to bring new and exciting performers to the Macedon Ranges.

Sponsored by Friends of the Macedon Ranges Libraries.

Learn more about: Woodend Winter Arts Festival

Learn more about: Lee Fox

Bernard Caleo and kamishibai: Sergei's Pram

Storyteller, comic book maker, raconteur, editor of The Tango Collection 2009 ... Bernard Caleo is planning a series of anarchic nights of story and pictures for Readings Bookshop.

The series is called What It Is? and Bernard includes other comic book creators in lively debate and demonstration.The first What It Is? featured the mind and artwork of the amazing Michael Camilleri.

Pictured is Bernard in action telling the story of Sergei's Pram. The tale of the pram that was seen bouncing down the steps in Eisenstein's film The Battleship Potemkin.

These strong drawings, framed in the kamishibai and along with Bernard's storytelling are spellbinding.

Keep an eye on the Readings calendar of events. There is much to interest the curious mind.

The next What It Is? : June 27

Learn more about Bernard and other comic book makers in Melbourne: Cardigan Comics