A Pixie folktale, told on Dartmoor
Welcome!
I am a storyteller, telling tales in the oral storytelling tradition, passed down through the generations.
There is magic in these author-less tales, even in the most ancient of stories, something of them can still land within us, fresh with the power to challenge, comfort, question and raise our curious awareness.
Story is a medicine that connects us.
I tell traditional tales inspired by our connection to the land, of spirits of place and our human relationship with the magical landscape.
Upcoming Events
Story Blaze in Exeter
Im looking forward to be joining Katy Cawkwell and a host of local tellers for an evening of shared stories, in Exeter.
Last year was a totally joyful evening of brilliant and unexpected tales so I look forward to being there again this year.
Come and join us, at The Exeter Pheonix
Tuesday 6th Feb 7:30pm
Recent Events
Trickster Workshop!
Saturday 13th January 10am-12:30pm
St Marys Church Hall, Totnes
Trickster tales are found across the world, and for better or worse, their disruptive imagination, acts as a catalyst within story, provoking action and adventure.
Drawing on trickster tales from around the world, Clive PiG and myself will explore the traits of the trickster to unleash mischief to embolden playful performance.
Bring whimsical imagination, elvish antics and oats to feel! No storytelling experience necessary.
Online Stories for Solstice
I’m delighted to be joining Dartmoor Storytellers on zoom, for an evening of tales from 6 storytellers, sharing stories to mark the longest night.
ONLINE: Monday 18th December 7-10pm
Sparks in the Dark! at The Glade, Dartington
An afternoon of enchanting tales to celebrate both the darkness and the light.
As we approach the longest night of the year and the darkness creeps in, celebrate the Winter Solstice with us for an afternoon of festive tales!
Join Dartmoor-based storytellers, Hannah Sneyd and Henry Everett for stories to honour the dark days and ignite the sparks in the deepest dark!
Saturday 16th Dec 4-7pm
The Glade, Dartington
Robin Goodfellow!
On Tuesday 12th December 7:30pm join us at Bogan House for South Devon Storytellers’ continued exploration into Trickster mischief, I will tell the tales of Robin Goodfellow! His mad pranks and merry jests!
Britains own trickster spirit, born of a mortal mother and faerie father (King Oberon no less)… the tales of Robin Goodfellow have been told for over 500 years, inspired Shakespeare’s Puck and captured hearts and imaginations across the world.
Expect frolicking faeries, medieval romps, and some curious antics that seem to embody a huge array of Britain’s Faerie lore.
The story will be roughly 45 minutes long, leading to a break, after which the floor will open for shorter stories - the ever optional theme is ‘MERRY’! All welcome to listen or tell a tale!
Free event, donations for refreshments welcome.
Tuesday 12th December 7:30pm
Venue: Bogan House, High St, Totnes
Tales from the Field
Join us for a relaxed and cosy evening of storytelling, poetry and music to celebrate our relationship to the natural world as we move towards midwinter.
With Elizabeth Wainwright, Henry Everett, Ysella Sims and Lizzie Lidster.
All proceeds to Sandford Millennium Green
Friday November 24th 7:30-9pm
The Lamb Inn, Sandford, EX17 4LW
Discover the Pixies!
Join us for our RESCHEDULED Pixie walk (previously 29.10.23)
Saturday 11th November, 9:30am - 1pm
Story Walk on Dartmoor: Meeting at Pork Hill Car Park
Join Emma Cunis of Dartmoor’s Daughter and myself on a Pixie themed walk, a gentle 3 miles through Dartmoor’s most splendid autumnal Vale.
We will hear the stories of the enchanted spirits of that very special landscape, and explore some of the places they call home!
Rescheduled event, waiting list.
Pixie Picnic!
They’re sneaky and they’re cheeky and they’re coming for tea!
On Saturday 28th October, you are invited to tea & tales of the pixies!
Inside a (family friendly) faerie circle we will journey into the magic lands of Britains South West to hear the tales of the spirits of these lands.
You will hear Joan the Wad, Queen of the Cornish Piskies, Jack O'Lantern, King of the Dartmoor Pixies & more.
Saturday 28th October 11 - 12:30
Woodland Cafe, Liverton
Poetry Open Mic!
Join me at POETS & PINTS OPEN MIC at Totnes Brewing Company!
Monday 9th October at 8pm!
It is an honour to be asked to be the featured poet this month!
I will share original poems, inspired by these lands, of magic hills and talking hedges…
The evening will be hosted by the inimitable JULIE MULLEN!
’Henry is a poet, story collector and teller, writer, visual artist, and playful explorer of the world. Based on Dartmoor, he seeks out the words which connect us to the land, tales that tell of places and the sparkles that sing of ridiculous nonsense.’
‘This Dancing Land’
Living stories are coming to Bristol this September!
Wild voices on the wind, ancient dreaming Gods appear in a nightmare, a woman feels the invisible path ahead of her will change her future forever…
This Dancing Land is a new storytelling show, brought to you by South West storytellers Hannah Sneyd (Feast of Stories), Heather Jane (Healing the Tongue) and Henry Everett (South Devon Storytellers).
Evoking the land with words woven from myth, dreams and folklore, Hannah, Heather and Henry will take you through the stories of this land, heard between the stones of the rocky moors, whispers caught in the river valleys and dreams dreamt in the trees canopy.
This Dancing Land wants to dance with you!
Friday 15th Sept 7pm, at Cafe Kino, Bristol.
Performing ‘Pan: The Wild God’, Totnes
Catch a Pixie!
Tuesday 30th May at 11am
Join me at the Bovey Tracy Library for a morning of local tales of the Dartmoor Pixies!
We will learn about the magical spirits of Dartmoor and all the mischief, mayhem and magic that they cause on the moors!
Suitable for ages 4+
Performing ‘Mischief, Mayhem and Magic: Tales of the Dartmoor Pixies’, Totnes
Performing ‘Scary Faerie’ Storywalk, in Liverton
Performing ‘Trixie Pixie’ in Bovey Tracey
Performing Devon Folk Tales at the Fairy and Goblin Festival, Stiltskin Theatre
Compering at Eos Festival, Powderham Castle
Performing ‘Mischief, Mayhem and Magic: Tales of the Dartmoor Pixies’ at Eos Festival, Powderham Castle