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Live Storytelling for Beginners (3 part course)

June 11, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - July 9, 2025 @ 8:00 pm

Free - booking essential

We all have a story to tell. This workshop takes participants on a step-by-step journey of creating a stage-ready 5 min monologue, which you can share at an open mic or record as a podcast. You will learn how to structure a story, develop a character and perform in front of an audience. From creative writing to stage presence – this course is a great excellent introduction to storytelling and building your confidence in public speaking. Led by theatre parctitioner Helena Bloch and performer Margot Przymierska of The People Speak this workshop will be fun and informative.

What will we cover

Session 1: The Idea. What is your idea for a story (real or fictional)?and what makes a good story? We will explore what makes a good story. We will play around with different types of storytelling styles using theatre and creative writing to give your idea a shape.
Session 2: The Character. How is your storytelling persona different or similar to you? What does your character look like and sound like?
Session 3: The Storytelling. Bringing your story and character together in a short performance in front of other participants.

Dates and times

Wednesday 11th June, 5-8pm

Wednesday 25th June, 5-8pm

Wednesday 9th July, 5-8pm

All sessions will take place at Aberfeldy Big Local, 39 Aberfeldy Street, E14 0NU, London.

Who is it for

The workshop is for everyone who lives, works, studies or volunteers in Aberfeldy Street area, E14 and in wider Tower Hamlets. Please note that places for the workshops are limited and we will prioritiese the local residents.

I want to join

If you’d like to get involved please send an email to: margot@thepeoplespeak.org.uk with your name, surname, email address, mobile phone number, postcode, your connection with Tower Hamlets, your story idea (it’s ok if you don’t have one yet) and finally, if you can make all 3 workshop dates (11 June, 25 June, 9 July)

The workshop is part of Aberfeldy Stories project supported by Aberfeldy Big Local and Arnold Clarke.

Photo by John Williams @justjohn

Details

Start:
June 11, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
End:
July 9, 2025 @ 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free - booking essential

Venue

Aberfeldy Big Local
39 Aberfeldy St, Aberfeldy Village, London E14 0NU