Emma Earth Tales

Storytelling for all

I’m a storyteller.

Folk tales. Fairy Tales. Wonder tales. Tales of legend. Tales of myth.

Tales of joy, curiosity & suspense. Tales to make you laugh, wonder & (sometimes) despair.

Tales which transport you to another time, another place. Tales to uplift. Tales to inspire. Tales to sooth the soul.

Tales for children. Tales for adults. Tales for you.

How the world was formed on a turtle's back

Story Co-Op December 2022: The Sun King.

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Stories for all

I tell traditional tales from around the world to children and adults. Depending on the audience and the tale, simple puppets and interactive elements weave their magic into my stories. Story telling with children always involves active involvement. Story games are possible too.

Researching new stories is a joy, not a chore! I search for stories to suit your event, which echo your aims and theme.

For schools, I find stories which meet curriculum needs. Literacy & numeracy elements can be woven in, providing fun and creative learning, or perhaps simply an end of term treat.

Telling Tales

My storytelling includes telling tales in the bright and beautiful kids’ space at Buddhafield Festival, at holiday schemes run by Southwark’s Spring Community Hub, at London primary & nursery schools, on adult spoken word stages at Buddhafield & Glastonbury Festivals, at London open mic events Elephant Tales and Tales at the Tavern, with older adults at The Peel in Islington and a variety of other community events and venues.

I am a proud member of the team which runs the lovely Elephant Tales (formerly Storytelling Co-Operative), a monthly storytelling event in South London, initially set up by one of London’s leading storytellers Vanessa Wolf of London Dreamtime.

Aside from a childhood full of bedtime stories and adult life filled with books, fringe theatre and workshops, my initial story training was with the magical & inspirational storyteller Roi Gal-Or of The International School of Storytelling at Emerson College (Craft of the Storyteller course, 2021).

Storytelling adds sparkle, entertainment and creative learning (where desired) to private parties, events, schools, community centres, youth clubs and corporate events.

To see what I’ve been up to recently take a look at my Instagram. Perhaps even follow @EmmaEarthTales…!

Taster Tales

Excerpt from ‘Rooted’, an earth-awakening folk tale trilogy, at Oxon Hoath Country Estate, to an adult audience (April 2024). Filmed by Bethan Morgan (@yogalateslondon). Primary story source: Lisa Schneidau, ‘Woodland Folk Tales of Britain & Ireland’.

Excerpts from the lovely Native American creation tale ‘How the World Formed on a Turtle’s Back’ to an adult audience at London Story Co-Operative (August 2022).

A taster of ‘Transformation Tales’, a collection of transformative folk tales, at Oxon Hoath Country Estate, to an adult audience (April 2023). Photo & videos by Dina Cohen (@dinamedinayoga)

Questions?

Hopefully you’ll find the answer here. If not, drop me a line.

I’m based in Twickenham, South West London. I primarily cover Greater London & parts of Surrey (the parts closest to SW London). I sometimes travel further to tell tales, sometimes far from home.
I use public transport, where possible. For journeys outside London’s Zone 5, or further than a 1-hour drive, an extra travel charge will be added to my fee (distance dependant).
I tell stories which are aimed at early years and above, including young people and adults. I choose stories and adapt my style of telling to best suit the age range (and other needs) of my audiences. Stories can be interspersed with short, storytelling games which are suitable for children and young people. Even adults. Yes, really!
The ideal story session length, approach and content differs according to age and setting. We will discuss and agree the best approach for your event at the time of booking.
Well really, this is up to you!
Your story session can be broken down into whichever way best suits your event - tiny tales, short stories, mini-epics & interactive storytelling games are all options on my storytelling menu.
Drop me a line to discuss your aims and ideas.
My fees are £150 for up to 1 hour. Longer story sessions are possible too - contact me to discuss.
I am a member of the Society for Storytelling (UK) and I hold an Enhanced DBS check.
07964 191566
emma@earthflowertherapies.com

“It was wonderful to have Emma join us. She captured the children’s attention, with a story she tailored to their interest, weaving in characters and props to bring her narrative to life. She kept them engaged through singing and movement. A very fun morning for all children and adults!"
Caroline El-Semman, Little Jungle School of Early Childhood
"One of the highlights of my stay was the storytelling around the crackling log fire. Thank you Emma.”
Jo (adult audience member, ‘Transformational Tales’)
"Emma brought her expressive face and warm voice to the story tent at our festival this year and entertained people of all ages. Emma is a great storyteller, a good communicator, and a wonderful person to have on your team. I would not hesitate to recommend her to any event and I hope she comes back to ours!"
Sally Edwards, Buddhafield Festival
"Emma is a joy-filled, soulful and physical storyteller. I highly recommend Emma for schools, festivals and all kinds of live events.”
Vanessa Woolf, London Dreamtime
“The storyteller sessions were excellent. All the feedback I’ve received has been so positive, with the teachers said the children were totally captivated with the stories.”
English Lead, Robert Browning Primary School (group storytellers feedback)
“Thank you so much for coming and telling stories at Buddhafield Festival. The kids and the parents loved you! We would love to have you back! Your use of accents and movements really brought those characters to life.”
Dimitri Ogden, Buddhafield Festival
“I would like to say a huge thank you to you for telling stories to our children and their families. We all at Spring Community Hub are very grateful! We received very positive feedback from the families and staff of how amazing and engaging the sessions were.”
Maureen Onwumelu, Spring Community Hub
“Emma is an extremely engaging storyteller. She always has a sparkle in her eyes and brings a great physical energy and plenty of humour to her stories. She creates interesting versions of traditional stories with wonderful characters. Combined with her wit and charm this makes for a warm connection with her audience and a memorable storytelling experience.”
Mary Honeybone, Storyteller
“Emma’s storytelling is amazing. I was engaged, gripped, enriched by the tales that she told. A really wonderful experience. Emma is highly skilled at involving her audience and making the stories accessible and interactive. Thank you.”
Norman Blair
Yoga Retreat Co-Leader (adult audience,‘Rooted’)