September 2018
The Tangle of the Commons – King’s Nympton
Wild plants surround us and shape every aspect of our lives: the food on our plates, the clothes on our backs, and the places we live. But the old stories tell us that the spirits of nature and of place are not all that they seem. What happens when they are pushed too far – and will humans be the…
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The Red Alachigh at Sharpham
We are delighted to be bringing the Red Alachigh to Sharpham for their annual Apple day! I will be contributing to a programme of story, crafts and activities, all around the theme of harvest and apples. More information to follow.....
Find out more »November 2018
The Tangle of the Commons
Out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. Rumi The Tangle of the Commons tells the story of the British landscape and our relationship with the wild things around us, seen and unseen. Who really owns this place – and what happens if humans push things too far? Here are some of the old tales,…
Find out more »February 2019
Shahrazad and the King
Find out how one woman saved a king and his kingdom through the power of story...... Lisa tells an ancient and graphic tale, that frames the epic Arabian Nights. Suitable for over 16s only. Part of Stone Soup's series of Twisted Tales: more details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/762202070818968/.
Find out more »April 2019
Storytelling Start-up: one day workshop
Storytelling Skills Sunday 7th April 2019 10am - 4.30pm Endecott House, Chagford A one-day workshop all about starting to tell stories. This day is for beginners to storytelling, or those with little experience. We will work with one of the Grimm's stories (a wonder tale) to look at story structure, character, and idiosyncrasy; walk the story, considering environment and audience; and work with…
Find out more »Storytelling and the Environment Symposium
George Ewart Evans Centre for Storytelling, University of South Wales Storytelling and the Environment 13th Annual Storytelling Symposium, 12-13 April, 2019, Cardiff I will be storytelling at this symposium and also running a workshop on storytelling and nature conservation in the UK. The symposium will inspire, encourage, and showcase important storytelling projects and research aimed at protecting and enhancing natural…
Find out more »May 2019
Harum Scarum
The old stories tell us that every woman has a wild, untamed side demanding to be heard, no matter how nice she is expected to be. .... Take inspiration from our web of fairy tales, full of trolls and witches, dangerous plants, kitchen implements, heads without bodies, and deciding what to wear for a party. Ronnie Conboy and Lisa…
Find out more »The Tangle of the Commons
Out beyond ideas of wrong-doing and right-doing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. Rumi The Tangle of the Commons tells the story of the British landscape and our relationship with the wild things around us, seen and unseen. Who really owns this place – and what happens if humans push things too far? Here are some of the old…
Find out more »June 2019
Oak Mysteries
Join Dartmoor's Daughter and storyteller Lisa Schneidau on a magical walk to discover the rich and diverse tales of British woodlands. From heroes and heroines to faeries, woodwose and tree spirits, this is a unique opportunity to spend time exploring the folklore and nature of Dartmoor’s wild places. Upland oak woodlands are mysterious places, strewn with granite boulders and…
Find out more »Evolving the Forest
I will be running a session about Ash tree stories and Ash dieback, at this major conference in Dartington. More details here.
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