43-45 High Street
Sat 21 Nov · 10:30
A hands-on, practical introduction to live storytelling and the associated skills. Storyteller Alice Fernbank leads this participatory session for anyone curious about discovering and developing their own storytelling talent. Let out your inner storyteller and learn to craft your skills. For new and aspiring storytellers. Presented by the Scottish Storytelling Forum. Alice Fernbank has been an active part of the Scottish storytelling community for over a decade, appearing in school events, theatres, and festivals including SISF and Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Her work has taken her abroad to festivals in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and most recently to Palabras al Vuelo Festival on Lanzerote. She regularly leads story walks around Edinburgh, sharing the legends and histories of the city with travellers from across the globe. Nurturing others in the art of storytelling is a passion of Alice’s and she has acted as mentor and story coach to many emerging storytellers. Listening closely and responding with energising feedback to reveal a storyteller’s unique, authentic expression is key to Alice’s approach.