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Storytelling for adults:

I have told stories to adult audiences on over a hundred occasions, many of which were regular events.

Venues include:

1. • Aberdeen University Storytelling Society
   

2. • Grampian Association of Storytellers
   

3. • Churches
   

4. • Community and Church Guilds
   

5. • On stage at the Lemon Tree theatre and Music Hall, Aberdeen
   

6. • In libraries and museums
   

7. • At the Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh

Storytelling for children:

I am frequently invited to tell stories to children in schools, as well as in other settings, including:

1. • Nurseries and holiday clubs
   

2. • Churches
   

3. • Pubs
   

4. • Hospitals
   

5. • Museums
   

6. • Castles
   

7. • Festivals
   

8. • Libraries

Storytelling out of doors:

Storytelling out of doors can be a really exciting experience for both adults and children.  My experience includes storytelling out and about with:

1. • Regular ghost tours in Aberdeen
   

2. • Re-enactment stories at Archaeolink
   

3. • Harvest festivities at a community vegetable garden
   

4. • Outside areas of schools and castles

Storytelling workshops:

Storytelling workshops can be tailored to any group and can be suitable for children and adults, beginners and more experienced storytellers.  I have led workshops for:

1. • Schools (primary and secondary)
   

2. • Student groups
   

3. • Adult groups
   

4. • Grampian Association of Storytellers and Blether Tay-gither storytelling group

Storytelling at festivals:

Storytelling can bring the theme of a festival alive for all age groups.  My festival experience includes:

1. • Seafest, Abroath
   

2. • Wickerman at Archaeolink
   

3. • Gadiefest
   

4. • Belladrum
   

5. • St Ternan’s Fair
   

6. • See, Salt and Sound
   

7. • MRI

I officially began storytelling in 2005, although, as with most storytellers, I have been telling stories my entire life.  In 2009 I achieved accreditation from the Scottish Storytelling Centre. 

My storytelling journey has taken me to a variety of places, some of which are mentioned below.

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“Anna has been a great asset to our storytelling sessions.  She is engaging and imaginative in her presentation of stories to both adults and children.” 

K. H., Events Manager

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International storytelling:

Since 2015 I’ve been spending the majority of my time overseas, first in Saudi Arabia, then Japan, China, and finally, Oman. I’ve also been a guest storyteller in Thailand. I’ve told stories to various international audiences including:

1. • International storytelling clubs in Saudi Arabia and Japan (run by myself).
   

2. • Schools (local and international)
   

3. • Universities
   

4. • Culture clubs
   

5. • After school clubs
   

6. • Ticketed public events
   

7. • Festivals
   

8. • Museums
   

9. • A children’s library