Spring Equinox Celebration (Canon Frome Court)
Mar
29

Spring Equinox Celebration (Canon Frome Court)

Join us for a joyful afternoon of songs and stories celebrating Spring!

On this afternoon workshop we will explore traditional songs, stories and myths inspired by this beautiful turning point of the year.

Workshops will be led by experienced choir leaders Georgie Buchanan and Alana Middleton and captivating storyteller Marcus Pibworth

The evening will culminate in a concert of traditional and original songs and stories from acclaimed songwriters and storytellers Georgie Buchanan (harp and voice), Alana Middleton (fiddle and voice) and Marcus Pibworth (storytelling)

You can expect:

  • A group singing workshop inspired by the Celtic Goddess of Spring, Brigid

  • A storytelling workshop using traditional stories and myths of the Spring to invite equinox inspired reflection

  • A delicious evening meal

  • A concert of traditional and original songs and stories from acclaimed songwriters and story tellers Georgie Buchanan, Alana Middleton and Marcus Pibworth

All voices are welcome. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just beginning your journey into the discovery of your voice, we would love to sing with you! No experience of storytelling is required, just a curiosity and an openness to dive in!

This event is for adults and teenagers 14+, under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

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Grey Wolf Story Cafe: Wild Gods with Marcus Pibworth and Danielle Free
Mar
19

Grey Wolf Story Cafe: Wild Gods with Marcus Pibworth and Danielle Free

Come and join us for a wild night out with the Greek Gods, Pan and Dionysus, for the March instalment of the Grey Wolf Story Cafe. 

This month Marcus Pibworth will be joined by storyteller Danielle Freeto weave together the chaotic tales of the panic inducing wild god, Pan, and the wine soaked god of festivity, ecstasy and ritual madness, Dionysus. 

Expect a bit of chaos!

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Mythic Fathers Dad's Circle
Feb
12

Mythic Fathers Dad's Circle

Come and join myself and a small group of dads for an evening of myth, story and exploration of fatherhood.

Location: Rock Cottage Yurt, Newton St Margarets, Hereford, HR2 0QW

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Upcoming dates:

Wednesday 12th February 2025

Wednesday 12th March 2025

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Bodvar Bjarki: A Wild Norse Sage @Rock Cottage Yurt
Dec
7

Bodvar Bjarki: A Wild Norse Sage @Rock Cottage Yurt

I will be putting on a rare telling of my reworking of the norse sage of Bodvar Bjarki, a viking heroic story, that has it all - mead halls, and battles, witchcraft and magic, shapeshifting and transformation, beards and brawls. Originating from the same root as the old English epic, Beowulf, and set during Yule time - this is the perfect story to gather round the fire on a cold winters night, mug of hot tea in hand, and journey into the mythic past. 

The evening will take place around the woodburner in Rock Cottage Yurt in the garden of my lovely home in Newton St Margarets, rural Herefordshire.

Tea and light refreshments will be provided. 

Tickets are very limited so get in early so you're not disappointed. 

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Grey Wolf Story Cafe: Storytelling for Adults
Nov
20

Grey Wolf Story Cafe: Storytelling for Adults

Welcome to the Grey Wolf Story Cafe, a monthly evening of myth and story. 

Apologies to all those who planned to come in October, we sadly had to cancel due to flooding. But don't fear, the special guest we had lined up for October will be joining us this month instead! I hope you will be able to join again too.

So… this month storyteller Marcus Pibworth will be joined by special guest Hannah Moore, a staple of the Stroud storytelling scene, and host of the Wonder Night Cafe.

Marcus and Hannah will be inviting you into to some of their favourite wonder tales from around the world, so buckle up and prepare for adventure as they take you into dark forests and far away lands, introducing you to mountain throwing giants, shapeshifting babies and bizarre pacts with the devil. 

Join us for a magical evening of story, conversation and time to reflect, we can't wait to see you there! 

The Globe's bar will be open for drinks and cakes.

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Grey Wolf Story Cafe with Special Guest Hannah Moore
Oct
16

Grey Wolf Story Cafe with Special Guest Hannah Moore

Welcome to the Grey Wolf Story Cafe, a monthly evening  of myth and story. 

This month storyteller Marcus Pibworth will be joined by special guest Hannah Moore, a staple of the Stroud storytelling scene, and host of the Wonder Night Cafe.

Marcus and Hannah will be inviting you into to some of their favourite wonder tales from around the world, so buckle up and prepare for adventure as they take you into dark forests and far away lands, introducing you to mountain throwing giants, shapeshifting babies and bizarre pacts with the devil. 

Join us for a magical evening of story, conversation and time to reflect, we can't wait to see you there! 

Can't make this one: The next Grey Wolf Story Cafe will be on  Wednesday 20th November.



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THE GREY WOLF STORY CAFE: Equinox Special with Mica Sinclair
Sept
18

THE GREY WOLF STORY CAFE: Equinox Special with Mica Sinclair

The Grey Wolf Story Cafe is back… now in its new venue, The Globe, Hay-on-Wye*.

This month, storyteller Marcus Pibworth will be joined by ‘a multi coloured power house of creativity, a musician that lights up the world of others with her deeply felt, off-the-wall, spontaneous creations” aka Mica Sinclair.

Marcus and Mica will weave together enchanting stories and soulful songs of transition and change, as we shift from the lighter half of the year into the darker months, inviting us to celebrate the fruits of our labour, recognise the balance and harmony in our lives and make space for what is to come.

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Sept
14

Olney WordFest 2024

I’ll be returning to my hometown of Olney, Buckinghamshire for their first Literary Festival, WordFest.

I will be telling my version of the German folktale, Bearskin, about a man who makes a pact with the devil and begins a 7 year descent into grime and punishment as he slowly takes on the appearance of a bear. This will be told as part of the evening performance.

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Mythic Fathers: A Retreat For Dads
Sept
6
to 8 Sept

Mythic Fathers: A Retreat For Dads

Mythic Fathers is a retreat for dads held in the wilds of rural Herefordshire in the foothills of the Black Mountains. 

Led by storyteller and father, Marcus Pibworth and Rich Skrein, a proud dad of two, storyteller, author, and forest school trainer… and an all round lovely man.

Using a traditional story to frame our weekend, we will explore the theme of fatherhood using the ancient wisdom of myth and story, share food, learn land based skills and delve into what it means to be a father today

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Oxford Storytelling Festival 2024
Aug
23
to 25 Aug

Oxford Storytelling Festival 2024

I’ll be back for the third time running telling a selection of stories at the beautiful Oxford Storytelling Festival. There’s a fabulous line-up already announced including Jan Blake, Tuup, Coinne Harragin and many more.

This year I’ll also be bringing a storytelling workshop, more details to follow.

Programme to be announced soon.

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Buddhafield 2024
Jul
17
to 21 Jul

Buddhafield 2024

I’m going to be back at the wonderful Buddhafield for the second time. This time I will be bringing my new project, The Bardic Caravan, a wonderfully magical traveling performance space. It will be the Bardic Caravan’s first outing, so keep your eyes peeled. I will be performing throughout the week, so expect, dragons and heroes, bears and shapeshifting. I’ll also be running a Mythic Fathers storytelling workshop for dads.

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Grey Wolf Story Cafe: an evening of stories & music with Special Guest Stacey Blythe
Jun
11

Grey Wolf Story Cafe: an evening of stories & music with Special Guest Stacey Blythe

Join us on Tuesday 11th June in Abergavenny for the final Grey Wolf Story Cafe before we take a break for the summer.

This month I will be joined by composer, performer, storyteller and multi-instrumentalist, Stacey Blythe. Stacey has toured all over the world and recorded as a composer and performer with many different artists (Maria Hayes), poets (including Patrick Jones), musicians (Dylan Fowler, Julie Murphy, Meredih Monk) and storytellers, including one of my personal favourite storytellers, Nick Hennessey. Stacey is also a fabulous storyteller in her own right.

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Grey Wolf Story Cafe: Twisted Hearts & Lost Loves
Feb
13

Grey Wolf Story Cafe: Twisted Hearts & Lost Loves

Come and join storyteller Marcus Pibworth at the Little Green Refill Cafe, Abergavenny for an evening of myths, wonder tales and folktales.

Following the success of last month, The Grey Wolf Story Cafe is back next month, on Tuesday 13th February at 7.30pm in the loft of The Little Green Refill Cafe, Abergavenny. Seeing as it is one day before the holiday you either love or hate, Valentines Day, the theme of the night will be - Twisted Hearts and Lost Loves - exploring themes of love that perhaps don’t fit into the ‘candle lit dinner for two’ category.

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Grey Wolf Story Cafe @Little Green Cafe, Abergavenny
Jan
9

Grey Wolf Story Cafe @Little Green Cafe, Abergavenny

Come and join storyteller Marcus Pibworth at the Little Green Refill Cafe, Abergavenny for an evening of myths, wonder tales and folktales, with special guests in the form of storytellers and musicians. 

The evenings will happen on the second Tuesday of every month upstairs in the Loft on the top floor of the cafe, kicking off with our first evening on Tuesday 9th January 2024 with a fabulous Russian Wonder tale, ‘Ivan, the Firebird and the Grey Wolf’.

Tuesday 9th January - Ivan, The Firebird and the Grey wolf 

Tuesday 13th February - Warm Tales for Winter Evenings

Tuesday 12th March - Stories of Renewal (Spring is just around the corner!)

and so on! 

Tickets include a hot drink and refreshments - see you there! 

 



 

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Selected Past Events

Grey Wolf Cafe ‘Myths and Music’ with Georgie Buchanan on harp & Alana Middleton on Fiddle -Little Green Refill, Abergavenny 9.4.2024

Rock Cottage Yurt: ‘Myths and Music’ with Georgie Buchanan on harp & Alana Middleton on Fiddle - 8.4.2024

Grey Wolf Cafe “Weird & Wonderful Slavic Myths’ @Little Green Refill Cafe, Abergavenny, 12th March 2024

Spring Stories @ Abergavenny Spring Food Fair, 9th March 2024

Support for Anglo-Scottish Folk Duo Janice Burns and Jon Duran at Escleyside Hall, Herefordshire, 1st March 2024

The Grey Wolf Story Cafe “Twisted Hearts & Lost Loves” - Little Green Refills, Abergavenny, 13th February 2024

The Grey Wolf Story Cafe - Little Green Refills, Abergavenny 9th January 2024

The Death of Baldur @The Globe, Hay-on-Wye 7th December 2023

Opening for Canadian Folk Duo Basset @Eclyside Hall, Herefordshire 15th November 2023

The Death of Baldur @ The Oxford Storytelling Festival August 2023

The Death of Baldur @ Rock Cottage, Newton St Margarets, July 2023