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As the nights draw in, the leaves lose their colour, and the temperatures fall, there is a yearning in us to gather, to make cosy and to share tales of all kinds.

At the Hippodrome this December, we are offering evenings of story-telling to celebrate Winter in all its guises - and we are looking for people to be involved.

We are looking for applications from
story-tellers who can engage an audience through the spoken word. No sets, no props, no costumes...

You could choose prose or poetry - examples might include a description of Winter in nature, a children's story set in snowy woods, excerpts from a classic, pages from a recent publication, or myths and tales connected to Winter festivals from around the world. We would be particularly delighted to receive submissions from a range of cultures, religions and nationalities. As ever at the Hippodrome, we welcome new members.

If you would like to be involved, please come along to an open get-together on Wednesday 8th October 2025 - 7.30pm at the Hippodrome Theatre.

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If you are interested in joining us there is an expression of interest form to complete. This just helps us with planning the event and in neither a commitment or a guarantee of participation.

The final selection will be curated by Helen Clarkson and Justine Sutcliffe.

Tickets for this lovely event will go on sale soon.