Story telling

* Saturday 9th * Sunday 10th * Tuesday 12th * Wednesday 13th * Thursday 14th *

 

Come celebrate with us – Slaithwaite Moonraking Festival is back!

  • As part of the new Moonraking story-telling programme we are opening the Festival with a joyful Moonraking Barn Dance, led by the Moonraker Band.
    Gill Bond will call wild dances from different folk cultures and while you catch your breath a cabaret of songs, shadows and stories from around the world will entertain you.
  • Special guest, Rachel Rose Reid – Young Storyteller of the Year 2007.
  • Also featuring CVHS Global Splinter Singers.
    A delightful evening for all ages.

Saturday 9th February 2008 - Moonraking Barn Dance

  • Venue: Slaithwaite Civic Hall
  • 7.30 – 11pm
  • Tickets £5 for adults, £3 for under 16s
  • Available from Slaithwaite Retailers:
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Stories for All

Sunday February 10th - In the Moon Mood

  • Our first Story-telling Festival Programme kicks off with
  • Rachel Rose Reid – The Young Storyteller of the Year 2007 sets up your Sunday with a magical storytelling including some Moon Tales.
  • Venue: Slaithwaite Methodist Hall, Carr Lane - 11.30am
  • FREE Admission

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Tuesday 12th February - Satellite Arts Present - Tale Traders

  • Enter the magical world of Frank and Daphne’s Market Stall where stories are told using a wonderful array of objects. A collection of imaginatively told tales with music, magic and mayhem. Suitable for children and their families.
  • Venue: The Watershed, Bridge Street
  • Times: 2 performances – 10.30 – 11.30 and 1.30 – 2.30
  • Tickets: £5 for adults and £3 if you are under 16.
  • Please book to avoid disappointment as numbers are limited.
  • The booking telephone 07930 334 313 will be open from Friday 8th February.
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Wednesday 13th February - Tunes and Tales

  • Stories and songs to chill out to.
    This is an ‘Open Mic’ event and you are invited to tell us a tale, sing a ballad or a song, set us a riddle or tell a joke. Come along – make the evening your own with help from:
  • Taffy Thomas CBE - legendry story-teller and raconteur. Taffy is the grand master of telling tales! An original performer, not to be missed.
  • Noah and Ruby – local music duo extraordinaire, eclectic songs with a cool vibe. Real ‘feel good’ sounds
  • Venue: The Watershed, Bridge Street
  • Time: 8pm
  • Non alcoholic refreshments will be available, and you are welcome to bring your own beer and wine.
  • Tickets: £3 on the door (Open-Mic participants – free)
  • The Watershed, located in Bridge Street in the centre of Slaithwaite is a newly converted weaving shed now fully open as an exciting participatory arts centre.

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Thursday 14th February

  • Taffy Thomas - Tale Coat
    The Tale Coat is a unique working piece of art. The Coat is worn and members of the audience are invited to treat it almost as a jukebox by pointing to an image on the coat and saying, "We'd like to hear that story." Taffy will be wearing the coat in around Slaithwaite and telling tales all day.
  • Venues: Vanilla Bean; The Little Bridge: The Chocolate Shop; Slaithwaite Library; The Watershed; Slaithwaite Civic Hall; Slaithwaite Community Centre
  • Times: Throughout the day see local posters and press for details