Storyteller and Author
In a world of magic and miracles, Yggdrasil the ash tree holds all of creation in its roots and branches. Odin the Allfather hangs upside down from the great tree, waiting for wisdom to come. But what happens when the ash tree falls sick?Ash is one of our commonest trees,…
Do you know the craftiest way to get rid of a bothersome dragon, or the best type of blessings from the fairy folk? Come and hear some wild old tales of nature from near and far, told by storyteller Lisa Schneidau. There’s the chance to do some nature crafts as…
Grown ups need stories too! Let your imagination run wild with some of the old tales of land, sea and sky. Expect grumpy giants, malevolent mermaids and sassy sea-monsters, all drawn from the rich heritage of stories passed down to us through the centuries. Told by Dartmoor storyteller Lisa Schneidau,…
Do you want to increase your confidence in public speaking and your ability to create magic with the spoken word? Come and learn about the ancient craft of myth-telling and discover the storyteller lurking inside you! Storytelling skills are useful in many walks of life. Whether you would like more…
Have you ever danced with the Devil ? Been mazed by the little folk? Seen the giants sleeping in the stones? Dartmoor is rich in legends and folk tales and these stories connect us to our unique landscape through memory and imagination. Dartmoor based storytellers Lisa Schneidau and Sara Hurley…
I'm looking forward to telling stories at this wonderful festival - An enchanting weekend filled with captivating tales, live performances, and family-friendly activities!
Oak and HopeA workshop on stories of resilience - on the wild land of Dartmoorwith Lisa Schneidau What does it mean to be resilient?We live in a time of rapid change, full of conflict and stress, as the natural world fragments around us. But change is as old as the hills -…
An evening of enchantment and eerie storytelling for adults Step into the shadows at Green Hill Arts and rediscover old tales - twisted, mysterious, and far darker than the versions you remember. Join Dartmoor storyteller Lisa Schneidau, acclaimed author of Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland, for an unforgettable…
Oak and HopeA workshop on stories of resilience - on the wild land of Dartmoorwith Lisa Schneidau Tickets £70 / £45 concessions, available here. What does it mean to be resilient?We live in a time of rapid change, full of conflict and stress, as the natural world fragments around us. But change…
Storytelling SkillsA one day storytelling workshopfor beginners and improvers Sunday 19th October 2025, 10am - 4.30pmEndecott 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…
