The Story Seeker
I am an experienced story teller, a member of the Society for Storytellers, a voice artist with 20 years+ experience and I run after School Drama Clubs for children (www.dramallamaclub.com) along with a Post Grad in Performance Arts from Birkbeck University, I am extremely well placed to bring you exciting, engaging story telling sessions and help develop a life-long love of stories.
I entertain with huge range of stories from across worlds and throughout history, tailoring tales to suit your curriculum or event and telling yarns that inspire listeners’ imaginations. Through workshops, I can inspire and encourage children to create their own stories and to embody stories through activity and song, using the traditional principles of oracy.
My fees are £150 half day or £250 full day.
Let me tell you a story…..
For some recorded stories, visit my YouTube Channel The Story Seeker.
Hansel & Gretel (A Grimms’ Fairytale) o The Soothsayer’s Son (an Indian Folktale) o How Anansi got his Long Legs (an African ‘Anansi' Folktale) o Baba Yaga (a Ukranian Folktale) o The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (an American Halloween Folk tale) o Rumplestiltskin (A Grimm’s Fairytale) o Barney’s Brain (a new, original story, written by The StorySeeker, to help children develop confidence)
Happy customers say:
“Beverley's story telling brought magic and wonder to the classroom, a truly inspiring and memorable session!” Rachel, Assistant Headteacher/SENCo, East Farleigh Primary School, Maidstone, Kent
“At around £1 a child for an exciting and engaging storyteller – what’s not to love!” Barbara Moon, Assistant Head, Shepherdswell CEP School, Kent
“Beverley was a joy to work with. From the initial discussions about content I knew I had made the right choice choosing Beverley, she tailored a session for each year group based on their current topics and really went above and beyond, even learning some new stories just for us! My EYFS class were mesmerised during Beverley's performances, there was just the right amount of storytelling and movement to keep them hooked from the start right to the end. I look forward to being able to host Beverley at our school again in the future!” Bethan, EYFS teacher, East Farleigh Primary School, Maidstone, Kent
“To support our International Day, Beverley shared a 45 minute Indian Saga with our year 9 girls at five different sessions throughout the day. The story was engaging, soaring and the teachers and the children all enjoyed the sessions immensely.” Laura Vass, Head of English, Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School, Canterbury, Kent
“Bev was engaging, energetic and the children loved her storytelling sessions. She was able to take our termly topics and tell a linked story by heart with real energy and theatrical magic - a real performance. The children were captivated and could remember details that would have ordinarily washed over them unnoticed. Thank you for an amazing block of sessions, the children often ask if OUR storyteller is coming again soon.” Mike Collis, Assistant Headteacher + Reading Lead, St Margaret’s Infant School, Rainham, Kent
“The stories were perfect, the children were totally engaged. You were perfectly bonkers! We would love a longer workshop next time!” KS1 Teacher, Challock Primary, Ashford, Kent
“A huge thank you on behalf of the staff and children at St Mary’s (everyone is singing your praises). The children left with huge smiles on their faces!” Head of Literacy, St Mary’s Primary Academy, Folkestone, Kent
“Amazing, energising and a bit bonkers! Bev got the Scouts really engaged to earn their Entertainer badge!” Alison Crotch-Harvey, Akela, Cholsey Scouts
“The children in my Nursery Class were mesmerised from start to finish. I have never seen them sit so quietly or be so engaged with a story. We can’t wait to welcome Bev back to Oaklands.” Lisa Masters, Class Teacher, Oaklands School, Chatham, Kent
“Beverley was excellent, all children were gripped by her enchanting, engaging and immersive story telling. Would gladly have her back any and everyday!” Jacob, Year 2 Teacher, East Farleigh Primary School, Maidstone, Kent
From the children:
“I liked your singing and the story telling was really fun.” Year 1 child, St Margaret’s Infant School, Gillingham
“I really liked the made up story we told as a class, where the next person added to the story.” Year 2 child, St Margaret’s Infant School, Gillingham
