Saturday 6th February: Storytelling Half-Marathon

For the second year running, the Festival presents a breathtaking celebration & showcase of storytelling - 13 hours of non-stop stories right in the heart of the city.

Bristol Old Vic theatre: rolling programme from 10am to 11pm, free (donations).

 

We have gathered together a dazzling array of storytellers from both near and far, to weave their yarns throughout the day and night. Come along to sample magical stories for morning, lunch, afternoon and tea, with a chance for you to join in too.

See the programme below, and make sure you stop by the Old Vic during the day to find out what storytelling treats are on offer...

10am - 12pm

Rise and Shine: stories for families and younger children

12pm - 1pm

Open storytelling, for children to take part in telling a tale

1pm - 3pm

Magical Myths: tales of wonder, for story lovers of any age

3pm - 4.30pm

Birds and Beasts: animal stories, for story lovers of any age

4.30 - 5.30pm

Tales from Wales: guest storytellers from Cardiff, for adults and older children

5.30 - 6.30pm

Open storytelling, for adults to take part in telling a tale

6.30pm - 8pm Local legends and stories of place, for adults and older children

8pm - 9pm

Woman's Hour: celebration of stories from female storytellers, for adults

9pm - 10pm Trick or Treat : stories with a twist in the tale, for adults

10pm - 11pm

Witching Hour : ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night, for adults