This course starts with a deep dive into the power of traditional stories to illustrate how the structure, imagery and language of folk tales can help us to frame and shape our own personal narratives of modern experience. Using stories brought by participants, we apply time-honoured techniques to charm and captivate contemporary listeners, be they in a theatre setting or across the kitchen table.
What do you know of Anansi, the Spider? Come and discover more about this clever/foolish African folk hero—his many names, his origins and his influence in today's world.
With Kesha, you will learn about Anansi through group discussion, but mainly by telling and listening to his wonderful stories.