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Andy
has told stories all around the world performing
in theatres, schools, kindergartens, libraries
and to numerous conferences, and festivals, from
audiences of 30 to audiences of 3000.
He
uses his storytelling to promote literacy, reading,
and the love of literature. Most importantly he
portrays a sense of fun, mixing a fine blend of
humour with true emotional pathos.
As
well as folk and fairy tales, Andy tells a number
of personal stories about growing up in a provincial
city. Many of these tales explore common elements
of our own personal journeys, as well as classical
models of odyssey and discovery, well suited to
mixed audiences.
For
teenagers and adults, Andy performs a variety
of horror stories, guaranteed to please and scare,
many of these stories link strongly into the history
and English curriculum, with elements common to
Shakespeare and Spencer.
After
telling stories around the world for over a decade,
Andy is committed to helping children and adults
discover their own stories and celebrate their
own culture and the culture of others. He provides
Storytelling performances for all ages, plus providing
workshops for older students and staff, exploring
the history and technique of storytelling, and
unlocking our own personal stories.
Click
here
to visit Andy's website!
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"He
brings his fictional characters to life, weaving amusement
, delight and wonder into the lives of children of all
ages."
"Listen to one of Andrew's stories and you're transported
to a world of weird and wonderful characters of every
shape size and personality."
- Rotorua Review, New Zealand.
"That
laughter you feel is bubbling in him on stage truly
is a part of his personality."
- Stagedoor, UK.
"He
kept the children engrossed in the performance with
interactive stories that included full audience participation."
- Tokoroa Press, New Zealand.
"Able
to paint pictures with his words and actions. ... His
shows are intense and physically demanding."
- Waikato Press, New Zealand.
"Even
children sit still and listen
when this man spins a yarn."
- Gisborne Herald, New Zealand.
"A
clear and practical set of suggestions for exploiting
the concept of storytelling, whether for children or
adults. He shows how even traditional tales may be adapted
to suit or appeal to a modern audience, or an audience
with different cultural norms and expectations to those
of the teacher or storyteller."
- IATEFL, UK.
"Andrew
has taken the events of Palm Sunday, through to Easter
Day and handled these powerfully and sensitively for
children ... well versed in the tradition and theology
of the wider church. He has been able to adapt his approach
to suit his audience."
- Te Hapara Anglican Church.
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