Fiona is a storyteller who hears the music of the spoken word and respects the traditional cultures which speak to us through stories. She works in a warm and humorous way which gives even the shyest child the chance to contribute, and uses her quick wit to make her storytelling performances for adults fresh, contemporary and sharp.

Fiona specializes in telling folk, fairy and wonder tales, traditional stories, myths and legends from all around the world, with a special interest in stories of girls and women. .

Her experiences are wide ranging; she has entertained festival goers at Glastonbury, told soothing stories to critically ill children in intensive care wards at Guy's Hospital as well as performing at top fringe theatres including The Tricycle, BAC and The Lyric Studios. She has also formed international links through local stories between schools in England and Ghana and is a member of 'The Ogresses' a collective of women storytellers and musicians who create women's storytelling events.

She is available around the country and abroad for:
-Storytelling performances -Workshops in storytelling and word magic
-Talks on the oral tradition, the revival of storytelling and on the role of women in stories and storytelling

She is particularly happy to work with:
-Adults
-Children aged 2 to 11 years old
-Family groups
-People with learning, physical or sensory disabilities

Comments

'Dear Fiona, Thank you thank you thank you for a truly magical excursion into the wonderful world of storytelling'
Roger West, Headteacher, Lambeth

'We have been delighted with the teachers' response to your work. They have been appreciative and enthusiastic, and their questions have shown their interest in taking storytelling further.'
Lewisham Education

'I thought you were very interesting and I also think you are an excellent storyteller. I just wanted to say thank you very much for coming and telling us how to be a storyteller.'
Seema, aged 11

'It was good.'
Jack, aged 4

To book Fiona Collins for a performance in your school...
To check availability for school performances and to find out current prices for Fiona and other performers please contact:

Jubilee Books
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