ABOUT STORIES FOR THE SILVER TREE

Created to address the lack of rounded, autonomous and relatable female characters within traditional storytelling, ‘Stories for the Silver Tree’ uses adapted and reimagined traditional tales alongside an original narrative for this modern storytelling performance. Written, created and performed by storyteller Tamar Eluned Williams and actor-musician Darius Nash, the journey reflects the good and bad decisions of a young woman searching for meaning in the world.

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‘Stories for the Silver Tree’ combines spoken word, music, soundscape and song to create an original and contemporary storytelling show. Alternating between mythical landscapes and narratives of growth, the performance tells the story of Bran and her struggle towards belonging.  Using story, song and sawing, we follow Bran through intimidating towns and cities, down trudging long roads, through night dark forests, and beyond, as she encounters many people who seek to exploit and corrupt her.