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Once Upon A Fairy Tale

Once Upon A Fairy Tale

17 May 2025 - 17 May 2025

Goldilocks is missing and we need your help to find her! Fairytales have been around for centuries, passing from generation to generation taking on different twists and turns. There are usually lessons to be learnt and characters to love . . . as well as those to watch out for. In this show we travel through a whole host of favourite fairytales and meet some familiar faces along the way; Little Red Riding Hood, The Gingerbread Man and some hungry Bears to name a few! There are of course some big twists (both with plotlines and dance moves) as well as the classic high energy, interactive performance. Story Craft Theatre is an award winning children's theatre company based in York and run by professional theatre-makers Cassie Vallance and Janet-Emily Cosgriff
Tales From The Motherland with Peter Chand
Join Peter for stories for adults from his Indian heritage, including some he has collected and translated for your delight. These beautiful and often dark stories are ideal for adults, offering deep insight into another culture, its traditions, and values. Suitable for adults ( minimum age 14 years, with an accompanying adult)
Pitch Perfect: How to Confidently Pitch Your Book to Publishers and Agents
Workshop Description Got a finished manuscript or nearly there but no idea how to pitch it?This 90-minute interactive workshop will demystify the world of submissions and give you the tools to confidently approach publishers and agents. Led by publisher and authorIsabelle Kenyon(Fly on the Wall Press), this session breaks down what editors and agents are really looking for and how you can stand out. From crafting a compelling cover letter to identifying the right people to pitch to, youll leave this session with clear, actionable strategies and insider knowledge from both sides of the submissions desk. Ideal for:Writers preparing to submit their manuscript, whether to indie presses or literary agents. Best for fiction and poetry writers. Youll Learn: How to research and shortlist agents and publishers who are a good fit What makes a great pitch with real examples and templates How to write a strong, specific cover letter and author bio Common mistakes to avoid (and what gets skipped!) How to handle rejections, silence, and next steps Includes: Live editing of example pitches Q&A time to discuss your individual pitch or questions Optional takeaway submission checklist & pitch template No prior pitching experience needed just bring your questions and your curiosity! Speaker Bio: Isabelle Kenyon is the Managing Director of Manchester publishing house 'Fly on the Wall Press', and was named a Future Leader by the Bookseller in 2024. Founded in 2018, she has led Fly on the Wall Press to win Small Press of the Year at the British Book Awards 2024 (North), achieving finalist status five times in the years 2021-2025. She is the MA Module Leader for 'Publishing in the 21st Century' at Arts University Bournemouth, and the author of psychological thriller 'The Dark Within Them', poetry collections including Growing Pains (Indigo Dreams) and one short story with Wild Pressed Books ('The Town Talks'). She has had work published internationally in journals such as Ink, Sweat and Tears and newspapers such as The Somerville Times and The Bookseller. She runs the annual Northern Publishers' Fair and has previously coordinated the Northern Fiction Alliance. She runs PR campaigns for writers and publishers under Kenyon Author Services www.kenyonauthorservices.co.uk

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