Magical, Mythical Storytelling
Storyteller Ella McLeod together with Home introduces Celina and the Spider, a series of three tales broadcast online, featuring handmade puppets and mythical gods in lieu of Black History Month.
When Asae Ya the Earth Mother, Nyame the Sky God, and Brother Death come to Anansi the Spider with a problem, the trickster’s usual genius strikes. They pay a visit to their best friend, Celina the Moon Goddess and make a plan to help their elders – with a healthy dose of mischief!
Join Anansi and Celina, as together they hatch a plot to have some Halloween fun….and change the world forever.
When is Magical, Mythical Storytelling?
The series starts on Monday, October 26 and is suitable for children, aged 5 to 11-years-old. One ticket gets you access to all three sessions released across half-term on 26th, 28th and 30th October 2020.
How much does it cost?
Tickets are available on a pay-what-you-can basis.
About the Artist
Ella McLeod is a writer/performer and graduate of Warwick University, where she was awarded a 1st class BA (Hons) in English Literature with Theatre and Performance Studies. She has worked as a spoken word poet and actress, notably in Bible John, the Pleasance theatre’s Charlie Hartill winner, at Edinburgh Fringe 2019. Most recently she has been signed by Curtis Brown Literature and is currently working on her first novel, a YA fantasy fiction. She hopes to continue writing about the black experience with humour, honesty and a touch of whimsy.
About HOME
HOME is Manchester’s centre for international contemporary culture. Since opening in May 2015, HOME has welcomed over two million visitors to its two theatres, five cinemas, art gallery, book shop and restaurants. HOME works with international and UK artists to produce extraordinary theatrical experiences, producing an exciting mix of thought-provoking drama, dance and festivals, with a strong focus on international work, new commissions and talent development. HOME’s ambition is to push the boundaries of form and technology, to experiment, have fun, take risks and share great new art with the widest possible audience. The patrons of HOME are Danny Boyle, actress Suranne Jones, playwright and poet Jackie Kay CBE, artists Rosa Barba and Phil Collins, filmmaker Asif Kapadia, and actress and author Meera Syal CBE.
About Arts Council England
Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. By 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where every one of us has access to a remarkable range of high-quality cultural experiences. Between 2018 and 2022, we will invest £1.45 billion of public money from the government and an estimated £860 million with nearly 90% coming from the National Lottery to help deliver this vision. Following the Covid-19 crisis, the Arts Council has developed a £160 million emergency response package, with nearly 90% coming from the National Lottery, for organisations and individuals needing support.
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