Please note this is NOT a ZOOM Lecture but an in person lecture at our museum
Doors open at 6:30pm and lecture starts at 7.00pm
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Doors open at 8:00pm and lecture starts at 8.30pm
“Saint Who?!” – LIVE
The canon of Irish myth and legend has so much depth and richness so let’s share some of that magic as we explore powerful queens, mighty warrior’s, great love affairs and the sheer glee of Irish storytelling. C’mon! Or we’ll put a glamour on you…
Giles Abbott has been telling stories since 1999 working nationally and internationally with folk stories, myths, legends, even one-man versions of Shakespeare plays as well as Iron-Age myths from Britain and Scandinavia, new works from historical/biographical sources and contemporary tales from right here, right now.
Giles is the UK’s only professional blind storyteller, also a busy Voice Teacher and Voice Artist. His storytelling is distinguished by his poetic flair for language and his rich speaking voice.
“The audience has succumbed to Abbott’s narrative charm from minute one.” review of “Macbeth”, Der Rheinische Post,
“Wit, wisdom and a voice like melted chocolate.” Honor Giles, Word Of Mouth Storytelling, Manchester
“A story so mesmerizing that it left me speechless. Giles Abbott from U.K received a standing ovation. His magical words kept the audience glued for more than an hour, and his stories will ring in my ears for many more years to come.” Divya, Khatakar International Storytelling Festival, Delhi, India
Devil’s Botany is London’s first absinthe distillery, founded by Directors of The Last Tuesday Society’s Absinthe Parlour & Cocktail Bar.
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