Word weaver, tradition bearer and educator
Shonaleigh is a dedicated and committed storyteller actively working to expand and share the Drut’syla tradition. Brought up in the Drut’syla tradition by her Bubbe (grandmother) she has a repertoire of over three thousand stories which can be adapted as appropriate for the theme and audience with whom she is working.
Unforgettable weekend experiences that create opportunities for the Drut’syla to tell a tale in full and for storyteller and listeners to explore these tales told in an immersive traditional setting.
Upcoming Events
Events
Fri 25
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Sun 27
July
2025
Eve’s Three Beautiful Daughters – Ranst near Antwerp
From Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime
Wed 13
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Thu 14
August
2025
The Sapphire Staff – Eindhoven Netherlands
10am to 10pm
Fri 15
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Sun 17
August
2025
Tue 19
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Fri 22
August
2025
Whitby Folk Festival
Various appearances
Wed 8
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Wed 29
October
2025
The Tale in the Tune – online course
7.30 - 9.30pm GMT
This course is a five-day deep-dive into the nature of narrative and story. It takes you through practical exercises and creative explorations to help you tell your story in whatever medium you work in.
Walking the Wildwoods
Walking the Wildwoods is Shonaleigh’s “big” course.
Participants are invited to walk with the Druts’yla tradition and discover a new way of thinking about story. We investigate how stories are held, unpeeled, understood and internalised on both a practical and holistic level.
The next chance to join is in 2024, when the course will run as a month intensive.
Bubbe's Wisdom
When the world is crying, it doesn’t need more tears.
What it needs is a hankerchief.