Opening the Gate workshop

Opening the Gate workshop

Opening the Gate workshop with Nick Hennessey


Folktale Writing Workshops

Folktale Writing Workshops

Simon Heywood leads writing workshops at Nottingham Contemporary on use of folktale, including European and World folk tales.


Beyond the Border Storytelling Course

Beyond the Border Storytelling Course

Three day pre-festival workshop with Michael Harvey


Simon Heywood and Tim Ralphs, Gilgamesh – New Commission

Simon Heywood and Tim Ralphs, Gilgamesh – New Commission

Simon Heywood (The Twisting Field/The Middle Yard) is teaming up with fellow Sheffield storyteller Tim Ralphs in March to present a new version of the ancient Sumerian epic Gilgamesh for the Huddersfield Literature Festival.


Regional shortlisting for Festival at the Edge

Regional shortlisting for Festival at the Edge

Festival at the Edge is an undoubted highlight in the UK storytelling calendar, commissioning new work, creating platforms for emerging tellers and showcasing some of the finest national and international talents alongside a packed programme of folk music.