Tuesday Talk: Storytelling – The Social Art of Language

When: Tuesday 7th October, 2pm- 3pm
Cost: £4 per person- booking is required
Booking info can be found on our website - https://headstonemanor.org/events/tuesday-talk-storytelling-the-social-art-of-language/

People have been telling stories for as long as there has been language and, in this talk, Alastair starts by asking what evolutionary drive led humans to use story to shape experience. From this beginning, he takes his audience on a journey from ancient myths and legends all the way to contemporary approaches to oral storytelling, via the storytelling revival in the 20th century. En route, Alastair will draw on his experience as a performance storyteller to explore the connections between everyday tales that people tell during casual conversation and storytelling as an art form – as well as what makes the oral tradition distinct from the written word.

About the speaker:

Alastair K. Daniel is an artist educator, performance storyteller and independent scholar working in the UK and abroad. He gives storytelling performances for adults and children, teaches storytelling and its application in educational contexts and advises organisations on the strategic use of storytelling and narrative communication.

As a storyteller, Alastair’s performances are characterised by an interactive and conversational style through which a continuing back-and-forth with his audience breaks down expectations around the roles of teller and listener.

You may also like the following events from Headstone Manor & Museum:

• Next Tuesday, 30th September, 10:00 am, Black Heritage in Harrow: A Local Story in Harrow
• Next month, 27th October, 02:00 pm, Indoor Cinema: Frozen Sing-Along in Pinner
• This November, 2nd November, 02:00 pm, Tuesday Talk: 40 years at Kodak in Harrow

Also check out other Arts events in Harrow.