Singapore
International
Story Telling
Festival

“Come hear story telling at its most magical”

24 August – 9 September 2007

Imagine listening to stories of adventure and excitement. Hear stories of a time that used to be and of distant lands. Memories spun into tales that make you laugh and cry. Stories that inspire and develop a person or even a whole organisation.

This is the only time of the year where outstanding storytellers from around the world gather here in Singapore to celebrate story telling – bringing to life tales old and new: folk tales, family stories, fables, tall tales, fairy tales, and classic stories from diverse cultures.

The goals of the Singapore International Story Telling Festival are to inform, entertain and enlighten people - bringing them closer together through stories. A selection of the finest Singapore and international storytellers will share and teach the various aspects of story telling, and its impact on different communities and individuals. The story telling offerings, be it workshops or showcase/performances will awaken the senses, warm your soul and inspire you in your future endeavours.

This year, the festival boasts an impressive line-up of international storytellers. We are pleased to have with us exciting figures such as Evelyn Clark, a corporate storyteller who has worked with organizations such as Microsoft, Western Wireless and World Vision; James Bonnet, whose radical new ideas in his book Stealing Fire From The Gods: The Complete Guide to Story for Writers and Filmmakers are having a major impact on writers in all media; Christine McMahon, who does parenting projects and performance workshops at Prisons (male and female) and Young Offenders Institutions; Fran Stallings, who has a PhD in Biology and is an Ecoteller; Emily Cooper who will mesmerize you as she dances each characters’ journeys and emotions while John Cooper conjures up a mood on his drum; and many many more intriguing storytellers!

And of course, not forgetting our very own finest Singaporean storytellers!

Join us on this two-week magical journey and come away armed with new skills and knowledge!

• Sayang Singapore 24-25 Aug 2007
• International Storytellers Showcase 30 Aug– 1 Sep 2007
• Asian Congress of Storytellers 5-6 Sep 2007
• Seminars 27 Aug– 8 Sep 2007
• Other Festive Offers 27 Aug– 8 Sep2007

The Singapore International Story Telling Festival is an amazing opportunity that will enrich the lives, abilities, and skills of teachers, librarians, storytellers, social workers, professionals, performers, writers, parents, and children!

ACT NOW and GET YOUR TICKETS to discover the magical art of story telling!