The World Tree

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, bringing many gifts: timber, fuel, tools, inspiration and protection. Now ash dieback is on the march through our countryside, and in ten years’ time most of our ash trees will be lost.

Lisa Schneidau tells The World Tree: a storytelling dedicated to our beloved ash trees, past, present and future. Here’s a tangle of Norse myth, Irish legend and English folktale, where you can hear the latest about our tree pandemic, learn some juicy reptilian insults and discover what happened after the world really did end

We will be live and in the room and also streaming via Zoom. We’re loving our international reach and enjoy the ‘shout outs’ to our global audience. So, if you’re willing and able, schmooze on down to the Imperial Rooms in Matlock and join us live. If you’re elsewhere in the world or can’t join us live for whatever reason then kick back, feet up and click on the link.

We are delighted to tell you that soup, cakes, teas coffees etc are available from our kitchen .  We do still operate with good old fashioned cash, kerching! so bring your purse to cross our palms with silver. You are still most welcome to bring a bottle of something with you.

There’ll also be a tune or two from Cage Of Crows  and stories from our current resident tellers. 

We urge you to book in advance as we cannot guarantee there will be tickets available on the door. 

We at Matlock Storytelling Cafe are embracing our quest; to bring top quality performances to adult audiences.

Grab a ticket, turn off your phone and join us on a journey. Online ticket sales will close at 7pm on the night.
The doors opens at 7.00pm, stories and music  7.30-10

Tickets are £8 live and £6.50 for zoom