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In 2003 Helen followed her heart and travelled to England to study storytelling at the most comprehensive storytelling course in the English speaking world (Emerson College).

She has been telling stories ever since in libraries, hospitals, schools, community festivals, kindergartens and parks.

At the end of 2007 Helen moved to Adelaide with her family.  

Helen loves telling for adults and children and enlivens her performances with her musical skills, singing, playing the recorder, violin and other weird and wonderful instruments. She has a background in theatre and is an experienced primary school teacher.

Helen believes that stories have the capacity to move, inspire and heal people of all ages, and she loves the sound of children’s laughter.  Her belief that storytelling is a very natural and human thing to do is reinforced by the number of times that Helen leaves kindergartens to the sound of children spontaneously taking it in turns to tell stories.

Helen tells stories from all over the world and sometimes she writes her own. She tells with energy, and is a very physical performer. Her stories are carefully tailored to her audience, with participatory stories for the young and longer more involved stories for adult audiences.  Helen has performed stories for a wide range of adults and for people with special needs. She greatly enjoys the challenges and rewards of working in a wide variety of contexts.

Where?

Helen is available throughout Adelaide and surrounding areas.

Testimonials

Helen is an engaging storyteller and singer. The children were absolutely captivated by her performance.

 Lily Merry, Children's Librarian Stonnington City Council 

 The storytelling session was interesting, expressive and age appropriate. The children listened intently and responded  appropriately. Very inspiring for both children and staff- the children are already telling their own stories and the staff will extend their hidden talents.

Christine West.Rangebank Pre-School

Our sessions with Helen went very well. She is a delightful person and a wonderful storyteller.

Tracey Nicholson.Alphington Grammar School

Programs

Pre-Schools

Primary Schools

Secondary Schools

Parent Seminars & Professional Development

Pre–Schools

3-5 years                                                                          30 or 45 minutes

A sprinkling of stories and songs

A collection of stories and songs to delight the very young. Includes songs and acoustic music.

Lots of audience participation, all in all a lot of fun with a calm conclusion!

Fairytale Classics

Dust off those old stories, because they’re great and many children love the security of the familiar. For other children they may be new, and it’s an excellent opportunity to introduce them to Jack and the Beanstalk, the Gingerbread man and Rumplestiltskin. These tales are full of drama, suspense, pathos and victory. The stories session includes songs and a chance for the children to participate.

Primary Schools

All Programs      45-60 minutes

P-2

Dragons and Giants

Simple, fantastic stories of friendship and bravery. Will the dragon agree to go to William’s birthday party? Will the Giants ever be friends again? These entertaining stories also venture into the territory of the heart and can be followed up by teachers to build on the children’s emotional intelligence.

Fairytale Classics

Dust off those old stories, because they’re great and many children love the security of the familiar. For other children they may be new and it’s an excellent opportunity to introduce them to Jack and the Beanstalk, the Gingerbread man and Rumplestiltskin. These tales are full of drama, suspense, pathos and victory.

The stories session includes songs and a chance for the children to participate.

3-6

Chatting in the Global Village

Stories from the four corners of the earth, from far into the distant and not so distant past. Introduce the children to the power of the oral tradition. Superb tales including The Magic Garden of the Poor, (Khazakstan) The Seventh Princess (Europe) and The Blindman Catches the Bird (Africa). 

Includes a very funny story that children love to help tell.

Writing Workshops

Helen combines her expertise in Primary school teaching, drama and storytelling to assist children to produce quality writing. She can also lead workshops designed to teach children how to tell stories effectively.

She is flexible and can tailor workshops to the specific needs of the school.

Secondary Schools

All Year Levels      60 minutes

Surviving to tell the tale

Ancient stories from around the world, tales of trials endured and triumph over adversity. In today’s visually saturated world, adolescents find a reprieve with the beauty of stories, which allow them to reengage their imaginations.

Parent Seminars & Professional Development