Stories collected from around the world

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Join Chris Bostock, The Storyteller, on the first Saturday of the month to hear some of the stories he has collected from all around the world. Be ready to travel to the bottom of the sea or even to the stars, to meet interesting people, wonderful animals and see extraordinary sights. Perfect for 5 - 8 year-olds and their grown-ups!

Spring 2019

Sat 6 Apr

Be careful what you wish for!

There once was a lady who lived in a vinegar bottle. She was fed up, it was much too small, so she wished… well, if you want to know you’ll have to come and hear what happened. As for the little River Turtle, his mother told him to stay close while she was resting. But do you think he stayed was he was, or did he want to explore? Look out little turtle, Coyote’s about!    

Sat 4 May

Tree Cheers

Trokki tortoise had a wonderful dream that there was a tree growing in the middle of the jungle with every kind of fruit growing on it. Could it be true? Only Grandmother Koko will know, we’ll have to ask her. Oh no! This could mean a long journey - but not as long a journey as the girl who hid in the cherry tree went on.

Sat 1 Jun

By the light of the sun and moon

Peter Patch picked his packs of seeds to propagate: parsnips, potatoes, pumpkins, peppers, parsley and (you’ll never guess) peas! The sun shone and all was well until on the picking day there were pinched! Trouble! Can 'eter find who 'inched his 'eas? Another boy in Africa went all the way to the sun to sort out his problems, while Jack in England has to deal with boggart in his garden by the light of the sun and the light of the moon.

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Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available within Stage 3. To discuss any access needs, please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.