St. John's Storytelling Festival - Storytelling Circle

Anyone interested in cultivating the traditional art of Newfoundland storytelling is invited to an informal gathering of storytellers and lovers of a good story. Both experienced storytellers and newcomers are welcome. Just want to listen? Then come along! Every kind of story or recitation can be told as long as it's by word of mouth, rather than being read aloud.

The St. John's Storytelling Circle runs from 7:30-9:30 at the Crow's Nest Officer's Club, with opportunities for new storytellers to spin a yarn. The Crow's Nest is located off the public stairs at the east side of the War Memorial on Duckworth Street, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. (Map It)

Chris Brookes is an award-winning independent radio producer whose documentary features are heard in the U.S.A, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, England, Sweden, Finland, Canada and The Netherlands. He has also produced documentaries for network television, and is a published author and playwright. He seems to be obsessed with narrative, which makes him keep telling stories in hopes of one day getting them right.

Mary Fearon has been performing professionally since 1997. During that time, she has performed and ran workshops at a variety of festivals, schools and other events both here in Newfoundland & Labrador and in Australia. Her interest in traditional Newfoundland material inspired her to co-develop the book, Over The Big Fat Waves; A Collection Of Newfoundland & Labrador Rhymes, Songs and Language Games.

Christine Hennebury is a freelance mombie and stay-at-home writer whose storytelling audience usually consists of two small sleepy boys. She is the writer/director for Morrigan Theatre company and the founder/chair of the Association for the Arts in Mount Pearl (AAMP). She writes fiction, plays, monologues and whatever someone will pay her to write. She regularly hosts events for AAMP including the ARTFUSiON Festival of the Arts, and the Michael J. McCarthy Memorial Readings.

Mike Boyle is a former Social studies teacher in Newfoundland and has recently taught some Irish Language courses at Memorial University. In 2009, Mike organized The Salon: a monthly cultural evening of poetry,story-telling and folk music. He has written several articles for Irish Language magazines about the culture and history of St John's, and operates a historical and cultural walking tour in the city of St John's. See www.boyletours.com for more information.

January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9,
July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13 and November 10.



		Storytelling Circle Do you like listening to stories and recitations? Would you like to learn more about storytelling? Are you a storyteller at heart, looking for an audience? Anyone interested in cultivating the traditional art of Newfoundland storytelling is invited to an informal gathering of storytellers and lovers of a good story. Both experienced storytellers and newcomers are welcome. Just want to listen? Then come along! Every kind of story or recitation can be told as long as it's by word of mouth, rather than being read aloud. The St. John's Storytelling Circle runs from 7:30-9:30 at the Crow's Nest Officer's Club, with opportunities for new storytellers to spin a yarn. The Crow's Nest is located off the public stairs at the east side of the War Memorial on Duckworth Street, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. (Map It) For more information, or to be placed on the St. John's Storytelling Circle email distribution list, contact Dale Jarvis at hauntedhike@nf.sympatico.ca or phone 709-685-3444. Addicted to facebook? Join the "St. John's Storytelling Circle" facebook group today! Admission: $3 at the door Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm Location: Crow's Nest Officers Club Contact: Dale Jarvis at 685-3444. August 10 2006 Storytelling Circle photos by Don Shorock 2nd Annual Recitation Night (July 30 2006) photos by Don Shorock Upcoming Storytelling Circles August 12th - Chris Brookes Chris Brookes is an award-winning independent radio producer whose documentary features are heard in the U.S.A, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, England, Sweden, Finland, Canada and The Netherlands. He has also produced documentaries for network television, and is a published author and playwright. He seems to be obsessed with narrative, which makes him keep telling stories in hopes of one day getting them right. September 9 - Mary Fearon Mary Fearon has been performing professionally since 1997. During that time, she has performed and ran workshops at a variety of festivals, schools and other events both here in Newfoundland & Labrador and in Australia. Her interest in traditional Newfoundland material inspired her to co-develop the book, Over The Big Fat Waves; A Collection Of Newfoundland & Labrador Rhymes, Songs and Language Games. October 14 - Christine Hennebury Christine Hennebury is a freelance mombie and stay-at-home writer whose storytelling audience usually consists of two small sleepy boys. She is the writer/director for Morrigan Theatre company and the founder/chair of the Association for the Arts in Mount Pearl (AAMP). She writes fiction, plays, monologues and whatever someone will pay her to write. She regularly hosts events for AAMP including the ARTFUSiON Festival of the Arts, and the Michael J. McCarthy Memorial Readings. November 18 - Mike Boyle Mike Boyle is a former Social studies teacher in Newfoundland and has recently taught some Irish Language courses at Memorial University. In 2009, Mike organized The Salon: a monthly cultural evening of poetry,story-telling and folk music. He has written several articles for Irish Language magazines about the culture and history of St John's, and operates a historical and cultural walking tour in the city of St John's. See www.boyletours.com for more information. Storytelling Circle - Dates for 2011 (hosts tba) January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13 and November 10.