Tales from the Firebird by Sally Pomme Clayton

We are pleased to present TALES FROM THE FIREBIRD, a storytelling performance for children by Sally Pomme Clayton. THE FIREBIRD or phoenix, is a vivid and re-occurring image in myths and fairytales throughout the world. This brilliant bird has magical powers, helps those in trouble, knows all languages, and at the end of its life bursts into flames so that a new bird is born from its ashes.Combining spoken word with unusual musical instruments and strange sounds, Sally’s dynamic performance for children will draw on stories about the mystical firebird from the Middle East, Russia, Central Asia and China.

This performance is supported by the Arts Council England. It will last 60 minutes and is suitable for children aged 6 upwards (and their adults!)

SALLY POMME CLAYTON is a writer and performance storyteller. She founded the Company of Storytellers with Ben Haggarty and Hugh Lupton in 1985, spearheading storytelling in the UK. She recently performed at the Unicorn Theatre, the National Gallery and the Cheltenham Music Festival. She was commissioned by the British Museum to create six stories for A History of the World in 100 Objects and wrote Prince Zal and the Simorgh with composer David Bruce for the London Philharmonic Orchestra, performed at the Royal Festival Hall. She has published nine children’s books, among them Persephone: A Journey from Winter to Spring (Frances Lincoln). Sally is currently Artist in Residence at the Swedenborg Society. www.sallypommeclayton.com

Admission is free but capacity is limited. Please book in advance. This event is supported by the Arts Council England.