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!

Upcoming Storytelling Circles 

November 10 - Hubert Furey

 photo courtesy of Hubert FureyHubert Furey hosts a special night of stories on the theme of Remembrance for November. Hubert was born in Harbour Main and has lived his entire life in Newfoundland and Labrador. His life spans a time when people were close to the land and the sea, when caplin rolled ashore by the millions on beaches, when squid were plentiful on the grounds, and when there was sure to be at least one fight a the parish hall dance. He began writing humourous 'songs' and recitations as a teenager. "Raisin Bread", his first recitation to be performed publicly, won first prize in the "Tall Tale Contest" of the Newfoundland Storytelling Festival in 2006. Hubert released his first CD of stories in 2010.

 

Storytelling Dates in 2012:

Jan 19, Feb 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8