Louise Coigley, storyteller and teacher, to visit Wellington in March

In the Belly of the Whale School of Storytelling is delighted to announce to Wellingtonians that we have invited a storyteller of international repute to visit us in March.

Louise Coigley is a UK based storyteller with 'a voice like melted chocolate' and a presence that invites her audience to listen with their hearts. Louise is also a Speech and Language Therapist and a teacher. http://www.lisntell.co.uk/

From her many years of experience of working with adults and children with learning challenges, Louise has developed a storytelling performance entitled 'Foibles and Fables'which is suitable for people over 15 years of age. It tells how ''God slammed a few doors and opened a few skylights''. Featuring: The angel who lost a wing, The boy with bullet proof hair, The princess who married a pig and The insect circus master.

Foibles and Fables - 7.30pm Friday 18th March at St Peter's Hall, Paekakariki - bookings recommended and door sales available from 7pm. $15. Performance begins at 7.30pm with a short break and ends at 9pm.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, Louise has developed a method of working with children and adults with learning challenges called 'Lis'n Tell: Live Inclusive Storytelling'. Louise will offer a two day workshop, to learn in this method in Paekakariki on Tuesday and Wednesday 15th & 16th March. There are a few places available and booking is essential. Contact Judith Frost-Evans judytravelling@hotmail.com 04-2398346/021-1121244

'Louise has an originality and range of expression that is totally unique, downright compelling and funny, a presence which gives courage, and inspires creativity.’
Ashley Ramsden, Founding Director, The International School of Storytelling, Emerson College, East Sussex UK. http://www.schoolofstorytelling.com/

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