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. Tim Ralphs was launched into storytelling as an award winner at the 2007 Young Storyteller of the Year award in Birmingham and has performed at Festival at the Edge and The Barbican as well as storytelling clubs around the country. The commission premiere is on Sunday 14 March in the Sygenta Cellar at Lawrence Batley Theatre, tickets £5 (£4 concessions) available from Lawrence Batley Theatre on 01484 430528

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