Delighted to participate in this magical festival “Tales on the Island”, in Charjah, United Arab Emirates, more news when I get back!

http://www.raccontamiunastoria.com/tales-on-the-island-the-international-storytelling-festival-in-sharjah-(u.a.e.)-2019.html

This year from Octobre 2018 to June 2019 I am being treated royally by the Chateau Coquelle, an Arts centre for spoken work and photography located in Dunkerque, France. Several weeks of residencies, including a studio to dream in and an apartment in the castle, a generous grant and support for creating new work has helped me take precious time to develop my craft. I am so very grateful. www.lechateaucoquelle.fr

Wind scathed me, water whitened me, and words washed over me with a salt and brine flavored cranberry twist. It’s not Ireland but it’s still a piece of heaven. Lucky stars, thank you for this wonderful storytelling adventure and invitation to a new world. Aahhhhh!

Moon Flower and Mother Goose, Melissa’s newest storytelling show for children ages 3-6 years old has been selected for the Storytelling Platform in Picardie France May 27 – 28 2015. Video here.

THE STORYTELLING CARAVAN IS BACK! At the West Cork Literary Festival, July 17th, 2015. More info.

Poster by Mr. Alan Clarke

Over the past couple of years from 2011 till 2014 most of my storytelling has been taking place in the North of France. Yes, indeed, I have been speaking that froggy tongue and creating storytelling shows for adults and children. Here are some of the photos…

And here is a link to the french version of this webblog : www.melissabaker.eu

for more info and details (if you speak french).

More to come after the New Year.

Storyteller Melissa Baker invites audiences to rediscover timeless fairy tales, unveiling a plethora of improbably poetic tweeks and twists designed to tune the listneners ear to the frequency of her most surprising wavelength.