You have a story. It deserves to be told.

 

For centuries, people gathered around fires to share stories: tales of adventure, moments of courage and change, relationships that shaped them and experiences that stayed with them forever.

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We may not be travelling by donkey from one roadside inn to the next anymore, but we still have our stories.

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Fireside Stories is a six-week course created by writer and performer Tamar Broadbent, designed to take you from the spark of an idea to confidently sharing your story with a live audience.

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Through a supportive and playful combination of public speaking, narrative structure, improvisation and creative writing exercises, you'll discover how to shape your experiences into a compelling piece that captivates listeners.

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Whether your story is funny, moving, extraordinary, or beautifully ordinary, you'll learn how to bring it to life.

No previous writing or performance experience is required. All you need is a story you'd like to explore and the curiosity to learn how to tell it.

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The course culminates in an informal sharing event, where participants will have the opportunity to perform their work for an invited audience of friends, family and supporters in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

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Come and discover the power of storytelling, connect with others through shared experiences and find your voice around the modern-day fireside.

Course dates: 10am-1pm, 17/24/31 October and 14/21/28th November.

(The course incorporates an at-home writing session on 7th November).