Mike says: "Please remember that most of
the storytelling I do is for schools, hospitals, prisons or private
functions that won't feature on this page, however there are also
some public performances you might like to attend..... here
are some of the ones coming up in the near future"...
2011 Public Dates
December 2011
Waterstones, West
Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton, 1st December, Mike will
be signing copies of his book of Hampshire Folk Tales: more about
his book here
December 10th Storytelling for the Cranborne Chase and West
Wiltshire Area of Outstanding Beauty.
Tisbury, main street, 4pm, http://ccwwdaonb.blogspot.com/
Saturday 9th Storytelling for The Basingstoke Festival, at Basingstoke
Discovery Centre. 11.30 - 3.30 http://www.basingstokelive.co.uk/
Basingstoke Live is a free music and arts festival for families
and young people in Basingstoke near Reading in Hampshire
Monday 30th August. Storytelling on Poole Quay, Dorset. http://www.poolequay.com/
Details to follow.
July 2010
Apologies to all who, like me, love the Catherington Lith Festival.
The date has moved , which meant this year I was unable to do
it. Hopefully normal service will be resumed next year.
1st and 2nd of July.REVVVVING UP - Heavy metal around Mongolia..............HOGRAOST,
Andover http://www.hograost.com/
Saturday 8th May: 2 - 4pm Danebury
Iron Age Hill Fort nr Stockbridge Help us decide what exciting
new activities we could provide for schools, families and the
local community at this ancient hill fort, the results will form
a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund
An opportunity to share your views and give feedback
Storytelling with Mike O’Leary Iron Age face painting and dressing
up
Saturday 15th May. Bring your little people along to Bitterne
Park Infant School, Southampton, for the Riverside Pre-School
Funday.Riverside
pre-School
Saturday 29th – Monday 31st May (Whitsun) – The
Hawk Conservancy Trust. Sarson Lane, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire.
SP11 8DY, UK. Story-telling Weekend – 10.00am-5.30pm A weekend
of stories and fables all about the natural world suitable for
all ages! Normal admission prices apply
April 2010
12th April. Winchester City Museum.
Mon 12 Apr Bring the family to come and listen to some weird and
wonderful stories of old Winchester, from ghostly monks of Hyde
Abbey to the spectres that stalk the downlands. Free entry, adults
must stay in attendance. Time: 2pm, 3pm & 4pm http://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/site/easter-holiday-activities
16th and 17th April. Stellar storytelling at INTECH planetarium,
near Winchester.
The Man in the Moon and the Bear in the Sky
As an Easter special, professional storyteller Michael O'Leary
will be weaving stories of the Moon and celestial beasts. Come
young and old (and particularly 6-10yr olds) to hear Michael spin
tall tales in the atmospheric planetarium under a canopy of stars.Schedule:
Friday April 16th & Saturday April 17th, at 11:30am, 1:30pm
and 3:30pm.
A Lantern Parade and a bus tour will guide you around the city,
to events that include spooky encounters at New Theatre Royal
and City Museum, unique light shows at the King’s Theatre and
Southsea Castle. Story Telling for young ones at the City Library,
some bright new young artists at Art Space and a family craft
day at Gunwharf Quays. From 3.00pm Story telling for young ones
led by Michael O’Leary. 5.00pm.
Young people can gather up Lanterns made by Dot To Dot and join
a parade around the Guildhall Square The New Theatre Royal. ‘’Taking
Time’’ 4.00pm/5.00pm/6.00pm. A strange and spooky tour of the
theatre’s stairs, passages and hidden corners. What’s in this
cupboard? Who’s this coming down the stairs? What’s behind there?
Dare you open the door? Created and performed by a group of young
people, with Dot to Dot, Unexpected Opera and the New Theatre
Royal. http://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/site/whats-on/light-night-p543101
3.0 followed by the Lost Hour Festival in Southampton:
Family Drop-in Event Sat 27 March/ Drop in between 6.30 – 9.30pm
City Art Gallery and Maritime Museum
FREE ENTRY As the clocks go forward and the nights get brighter,
we’re throwing light on some of Southampton’s hidden treasures.
Join us for a free night of fun, family entertainment – come and
explore Southampton's extraordinary and iconic history and culture
after nightfall. You can join a ‘Great Expedition’ along the old
walls of the city, in the Nuffield Theatre’s Victorian melodrama
promenade, hear some spooky stories at the Maritime Museum from
a master storyteller Michael O’Leary, or take a relaxed look at
the work of the painter Turner and rejoice in Handbags and Gladrags,
just two of the spring exhibitions open all evening at Southampton
City Art Gallery. The Lost Hour is supported by Find Your Talent
- PUSH. http://www.southampton.gov.uk/s-leisure/artsheritage/sotonartgallery/childrenandfamilysummertermevents.aspx
