Upcoming Events
View Lisa’s event calendar and book your tickets.
Tree Folk: Tree folk tales, songs and lore from Britain and Ireland
Tuesday 10th November 2026
6.30 - 8.00pm
First Draft Books, 54 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey TQ13 9AE
Join us in the bookshop on 10 November 2026 for a very special book event with storyteller, ecologist & author Lisa Schneidau in celebration of her new book, Tree Folk: Tree Folk Tales, Songs & Lore from Britain and Ireland.
Lisa will share some of Britain and Ireland’s rich heritage of folk tales, history, knowledge and song about trees. Following the wheel of the year, she will bring our trees alive through their stories and songs, whether they are rooted in rural magic or modern myth. Following the talk, you will be able to ask your questions and pick up a signed copy of Lisa’s new book.
This event is free, but advanced booking is required.
Tree Folk: Tree folk tales, songs and lore from Britain and Ireland
Thursday 12th November 2026
4.00pm
Waterstones, Drakes Circus, Plymouth, Devon
Join Lisa at this informal book event to learn more about her new book Tree Folk: tree folk tales, songs and lore from Britain and Ireland.
The islands of Britain and Ireland hold a rich heritage of folk tales, history, knowledge and song about trees. It is a living heritage, changing all the time through the circling year as oak and rowan are joined by spruce and plane, and as old stories are reworked and new ones created.
Following the wheel of the year, storyteller and ecologist Lisa Schneidau brings our trees alive through their stories and songs, whether they are rooted in rural magic or modern myth.
Free event, no ticket required.
Tree Folk: an evening with Lisa Schneidau
Tuesday 17th November 2026
5.30pm
The Grosvenor Arms, Shaftesbury, SP78JA
This event is brought to you by FOLDE Dorset in partnership with the Grosvenor Arms.
The islands of Britain and Ireland hold a rich heritage of folk tales, history, knowledge and song about trees. It is a living heritage, changing all the time through the circling year as oak and rowan are joined by spruce and plane, and as old stories are reworked and new ones created.
Following the wheel of the year, storyteller and ecologist Lisa Schneidau brings our trees alive through their stories and songs, whether they are rooted in rural magic or modern myth.
Through a ‘book ticket’ you can pre-order a copy of Tree Folk from FOLDE (RRP £17.99) and get a free ticket for the event.
Tree Folk: Tree folk tales, songs and lore from Britain and Ireland
Thursday 19th November 2026
7.30 - 9.00pm
East Gate Bookshop, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5RU
Lisa is passionate about bringing our story heritage to a wider audience, and has written five popular books of folk tales.
In her new book, Tree Folk, storyteller Lisa Schneidau brings our trees alive through their stories and songs.
Join Lisa for an evening of storytelling at The East Gate Bookshop
Doors open at 7:15 pm for a 7:30 pm start. Tickets £3, available from the bookshop or online.
Lisa Schneidau & Rebecca Beattie: Roots and Rituals
Friday 20th November 2026
7.00pm
The Bookery, Crediton, Devon
The Bookery is delighted to welcome two acclaimed Dartmoor authors, Lisa Schneidau and Rebecca Beattie, for a captivating winter evening exploring folklore, nature, seasonal traditions and our enduring relationship with the landscape.
Inspired by their new books, Tree Folk and The Season of Frost and Fire, the event will bring together two writers who share a deep connection to Dartmoor and a fascination with the ways people have long understood and celebrated nature through story, ritual and imagination.
Tickets £5
Tree Folk: Tree folk tales, songs and lore from Britain and Ireland
Thursday 26th November 2026
5.30pm
The Ivybridge Bookshop, 18 Fore Street, Ivybridge, Devon
Join Lisa at this informal book event to learn more about her new book Tree Folk: tree folk tales, songs and lore from Britain and Ireland.
Free event. RSVP info@ivybridgebookshop.com
The islands of Britain and Ireland hold a rich heritage of folk tales, history, knowledge and song about trees. It is a living heritage, changing all the time through the circling year as oak and rowan are joined by spruce and plane, and as old stories are reworked and new ones created.
Following the wheel of the year, storyteller and ecologist Lisa Schneidau brings our trees alive through their stories and songs, whether they are rooted in rural magic or modern myth.
Tree Folk: an evening with Lisa Schneidau
Sunday 29th November 2026
6pm - 8pm
St Saviour’s Hall, Plymouth
Following the wheel of the year, storyteller & ecologist Lisa Schneidau brings our trees alive through their stories & songs, in the stunning St Saviour's Hall on Lambhay Hill on the Hoe.
Tickets are £6 - including refreshments. Copies of Lisa'a new book - Tree Folk will be available to purchase on the night.
This event is part of Plymouth Tree People's schedule of events for National Tree Week.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time. St Saviour's Hall does not have step-free access, and the toilet is down several stairs. Snacks, hot drinks and a glass of wine are complimentary.
This event is not appropriate for children under 12. All children under 18 must be supervised by an adult.
Gawain and the Green Knight
Friday 11th December 2026
7.00 - 9.30pm
St Lawrence Chapel, Ashburton, Devon TQ13 7DD
“Who’ll spring from his seat and take this weapon?”
A giant appears at the New Year feast with a deadly challenge. Does Gawain have what it takes to stay alive?
Lisa Schneidau tells a new version of the medieval Arthurian tale, laced with tree folklore and midwinter magic.
Of all the trees that are in the wood, the Holly bears the crown
Doors at 7pm, performance starts at 7.30pm. Age advisory 14+, seasonal refreshments from the Field System bar.
Gawain and the Green Knight
Sunday 13th December 2026
7.30 - 9.30pm
Endecott House, High Street, Chagford TQ13 8AJ
“Who’ll spring from his seat and take this weapon?”
A giant appears at the New Year feast with a deadly challenge. Does Gawain have what it takes to stay alive?
Lisa Schneidau tells a new version of the medieval Arthurian tale, laced with tree folklore and midwinter magic.
Of all the trees that are in the wood, the Holly bears the crown
This is performance storytelling in the folk tradition. Age advisory 14+. Seasonal refreshments will be available at the interval. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30 start.
Gawain and the Green Knight
22nd December 2026
7.30 - 9.30pm
ONLINE via Zoom
“Who’ll spring from his seat and take this weapon?”
A giant appears at the New Year feast with a deadly challenge. Does Gawain have what it takes to stay alive?
Lisa Schneidau tells a new version of the medieval Arthurian tale, laced with tree folklore and midwinter magic.
Of all the trees that are in the wood, the Holly bears the crown
This is performance storytelling in the folk tradition, broadcast live online through Zoom. Age advisory 14+.
A Zoom recording will be made available exclusively for ticket holders shortly after the performance, available for three days.
Storytelling Skills: a one-day workshop for beginners and improvers
Sunday 7th March 2027
10am - 4.30pm
Endecott House, Chagford, TQ13 8AJ
Storytelling skills are useful in many walks of life. Whether you would like more confidence in public speaking, are interested in the deeper issues brought out by stories, want to develop your creative expression, or want to tell stories but simply don’t know how to start, the most important thing to do is BEGIN!
This one day workshop is for beginners to storytelling, and for those with some experience who would like to gain confidence.
We will work with a traditional tale to look at story structure, character, and idiosyncrasy; play with story, considering environment and audience; and learn techniques for remembering stories and gaining confidence. By the end of the day, you will have had the opportunity to tell at least one story that you can take away and make your own.
Tickets: £80 for the day (a limited number of £60 concessions are available). Places are limited so book early.
Tree Folk Weekend
23rd - 25th April 2027
Moor Barton Wilding, near Moretonhampstead
Woodland myths and legends, nature, craft and community …at the wild edge of Dartmoor
with Lisa Schneidau, Tony Whitehead, Shane Ibbs, Annie Watson and Robin Bowman
In our folk tales, things happen in the clearing in the woods.
Join us for a folk-fuelled weekend of wildwood story, ecology, skills, gentle ceremony and inspiration.
Our theme for this immersive springtime weekend is ‘renewal’ – shaking off the weight of the winter months and finding inspiration in the springtime.
Walking among the trees and gathering around the fire, we’ll explore the myths and legends of the greenwood from the British Arthurian tradition. We’ll share stories and songs of woodland wisdom in fairy tales from across the world. You’ll learn about the trees of the season and their folklore and uses; experience the glory of the springtime dawn chorus; learn how to create fire as the ancients did; understand how to care for new woodland; and more… all of this in the middle of the wild woods as the trees come to life in the spring.
The weekend will be held at the wonderful Moor Barton Wilding on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon, led by professional storytellers, ecologists and bushcraft experts. It will begin at 12.30pm on Friday with lunch, and finish at 2.30pm after lunch on Sunday, with all meals provided.
Moor Barton Wilding has a brand new camping kitchen, a large covered lodge around the campfire, a sauna and compost toilets. There’s woodland and wildlife of all kinds, including Dartmoor’s first colony of beavers down in the valley. You can choose between camping onsite with your own camping kit, or staying in a choice of accommodation nearby (under your own arrangements at additional cost).
No dogs. Suitable for 18+. Terrain is uneven and may be challenging in places for those with mobility problems.
