After the success of our first StoryWalk event in 2021, we’re chuffed to be able to make these stories available once more, with two tales by expert storytellers Niall Moorjani and Vanessa Woolf that take you on a journey around our local area.

StoryWalks are self-guided, so all you’ll need is yourself, your family and your smartphone. Headphones or earbuds are recommended but not essential. Adults must accompany their children at all times and are responsible for their safety.

A trail map for both StoryWalks is available for download from the black box, or pop in to our Box Office and pick one up. You’ll notice that we’ve got a brand new mural on the front of our building since the first StoryWalk, so do look up and check it out.

THE RING OF JOY

The first story is ‘The Ring of Joy’, written and read by Vanessa Woolf.

This is a funny and enchanting audio story which will lead you around local landmarks in Shoreditch and Arnold Circus. Based on a story from China, journey with Cat and Dog to find Tiān’s magic ring! Start your adventure at Camlet Street (underneath the big tree in the garden), put on some headphones, press play and let the magical story transport you!

At the pauses, press ‘pause’ in the audio player and refer to your trail map for the next location. Once you get there, press ‘play’ to hear the next part of the story. If you’d prefer a text version of the story, you can read the transcript.

© Vanessa Woolf for Rich Mix, 2021

 

THE CLUMSY SCOTTISH GIANT

Our second story is ‘The Clumsy Scottish Giant’, written and read by Niall Moorjani.

The story follows the adventure of Angus McHamish, a kindly giant who has been banished from the giant community for being too kind and clumsy. When Angus spots a dragon falling from a starry night sky, he knows he needs to help save them and sets off on an adventure of whimsy and wonder. Begin your journey outside the Rich Mix building on Redchurch Street, facing the colourful Camille Walala mural. Be prepared to travel far and wide in the name of good deeds!

At the pauses, press ‘pause’ in the audio player and refer to your trail map for the next location. Once you get there, press ‘play’ to hear the next part of the story. If you’d prefer a text version of the story, you can read the transcript.

© Niall Moorjani for Rich Mix, 2021