Forest Tales of the Olden World
By the Guild's very own Matthew Vaughan
7.30pm 27th February 2025 at Leicester Guildhall
12-year-old Minx, disturbed in the early hours by a fierce storm, lies awake reflecting on her favourite stories. Then the summons comes and, with her mother, she's forced out into the maelstrom and into a situation that will change her world.
A collection of mysterious forest tales of 'The Olden World' retold from the perspective of a child of the far future. This unique show combines traditional storytelling and folk song with a science fiction twist.
This show is 60 minutes long, and suitable for ages 11 and up. Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
To book click HERE
Yde and Olive: A medieval Lesbian Romance
Told by Daisy Black
7.30pm 27th March 2025 at Leicester Guildhall
Storyteller and academic Daisy Black presents a thirteenth-century tale of disguise, high adventure, public baths, straight-talking angels, and the power of queer love.
Weaving together medieval narrative with modern folk song, this performance will take you from birthing chambers to military barracks, through moonlit country lanes and woods stained with slaughter, to court chambers crackling with gossip.
This show is 90 minutes long, and suitable for ages 13 and up. Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
To book click HERE
AnOstara Story: How Jack Hare Stole the Sun King's Crown
Told by Jason Buck
7.30pm 24th April 2025 at Leicester Guildhall
As the cold days melt with the warming sun, flowers begin to bloom, hares box in the fields and nests are filling with eggs. Away from the rising sun, beware of what still lurks in the cold shadows.
Award-winning storyteller Jason Buck brings a collection of traditional stories, told live for a modern audience, to celebrate this ancient spring festival, in the creative surroundings of Leicester’s historic Guildhall.
This show is 2 hours with interval, and suitable for ages 12 and up. Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
To book click HERE