A Story for the Trees

Come join us at City Central Library on November 6, 2025 at 19:15PM (Europe/London) for an evenning filled with storytelling, music and nature appreciation.

Suitable for adults and young people 12+

Immerse yourself in the Urban Forest where leaves whisper, a donkey pulls a cart full of great treasure, the earth speaks and a tale is told.

A Story for the Trees was developed by Pyn Stockman and Ann Jones with the National Forest and Adverse Camber in 2023 and has since toured schools, arts centres, literary festivals and storytelling cafes.

Pyn and Ann are delighted to share it as part of Urban Forest Voices!

If you would like to find out more about the wider project and opportunities to get involved you can listen to the introductory podcast episode below.

performance lasts 40 minutes followed by a QA and the opportunity to add your voice to our silhouette trees

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the beauty of trees together!

Urban Forest Voices is a Secret City Arts Project

Image shows performers developing the performance at Oversetts Community Woodland after planting trees

The introductory episode of Urban Forest Voices.

Full episodes with poetry, stories, and special guests available at the performance

Also check out other Arts events in Stoke On Trent, Literary Art events in Stoke On Trent, Festivals in Stoke On Trent.