And they all lived happily ever after. What a fitting final theme for Once Upon a Tuesday. We began as lockdown started and the world became a very different place. We are now emerging into a new normal as we hope to live all out happily ever afters. We’re gathering today to share stories about times when things worked out well, or at least, seemed to. It’s all about perspective, so our stories tonight will be told with positivity and the usual raw, honesty you’ve come to expect from your family of Natural Born Storytellers. Maybe it was a fairytale ending or it was said in hope, either way, we’d love you to join us for our last Once Upon a Tuesday (at least until summer’s over).

Being at nature’s mercy can be an exhilarating experience; making you realise just how powerful it can be. Tonight we’re sharing stories about our encounters with wind, rain, fire, water and anything else the earth can throw at us. Or possibly we take a scientific route, experiments in the lab, the power of nitrogen, hydrogen or simply just air. Whatever your take on the theme, let’s hunker down, stay safely indoors as we prepare to meet the elements.

Getting caught, stuck, nowhere to run, sometimes things just don’t quite work out the way we planned and we end up caught in a trap. What do we do? Where do we go? How do we get out of here? Let us regale you with stories of the times we were caught, daring escapes, foolish moves and delightful escapades await from the comfort of your own home.

Sometimes we’re left with nothing but the clothes on our backs, so let’s share stories about our favourite items of clothing. A trusty jacket, your unbelievable socks, leggings that last a lifetime, your transformational hat or the shoes that saved your life. What are the items in your wardrobe that have the best stories? Bring them, wear them and lets spin a yarn with your favourite natural born storytellers.

Games in the playground, on a board, with cards, with families, friends, lovers. We play games throughout our lives, some fun, some mean, some have rules, others we make up as we go along, with a roll of the dice, a little bit of luck or an overactive imagination. Take a chance and pop along to the friendliest and most connective storytelling community around to hear stories about the games we play.

There are times when we want the world to swallow us whole. Shameful acts that we might regret, become our greatest lessons or define us as people. Embarrassing moments, awkward situations and times you simply felt sorry for someone. The stories we share will all touch on what shame means to us. Come along, maybe share one of your own and join us as we share the shame!

A special storytelling event celebrating friendship sees us join forces with DISC.