Louise Coigley, storyteller and teacher, to visit Wellington

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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