I’m off to Rome for the Federation for European
Storytelling Conference. Its a privilege to represent my storytelling
colleagues from Storytelling
Australia (Vic). Seems like the popularity of oral storytelling is going
from strength to strength. Look no further than UK Daniel Morden’s spectacular
impact at the recent Sydney Writer’s Festival.
I won’t be presenting at the FEST
Conference; Australia is not a member of the Federation (wrong continent) but I
have memory stick in my bag with photos and introductions of some of the finest
Victorian Tellers that I will show off with pride.
Following the Conference I’ll be working at
the Rome International
Storytelling Festival where I have a show, for children and one for adults.
I'll be telling original stories based on material bandicooted from the State
Library of Victoria newspaper indexes, tall stories inspired by the work of
Graham Seal and Bill Wannan, stuff from my own head blended with urban myth and
I have my indi comics/zines and original kamishibai story packs to trade.
I’ll be working with Mariella Bertelli, who
will also be translating for me. Mariella visited Storytelling Australia (Vic)
a while ago – some of you will remember her tale from The Decameron.
As I lay my stuff out to pack – I'm thinking it looks like I've raided one of those Aussie souvenir shops in Swanston Street but I
can assure you, its all of the finest quality, original and loved. I've
purchased a new memory card for my camera with the plan of documenting the
experience to share on my return.
Ciao!
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