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
Sunday 26
March
2023
The Petal Demon – online
8pm BST (UK time)
Monday 3
April
2023
A Storyteller’s Book Club: A Monster Calls – online
7.30pm BST (UK time)
Monday 10
April
2023
From Here to Materntity at Ropetackle Storytellers – Shoreham-by-Sea and online
7.30pm BST (UK time)
Fri 14
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Sun 16
April
2023
Eve’s Three Beautiful Daughters – London
Starts 7.15pm on Friday, ends 1pm on Sunday
Fri 28
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Sun 30
April
2023
The Petal Demon weekend – North Wales and online
From 6pm on Friday, ends 2pm on Sunday
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.