Night scene of South London storytelling event at the home of Festival of the Dead, with people gathered in front of a lit-up building and a green tent, under trees.

What we do 

South London Storytelling creates experiences in a variety of outdoor and indoor spaces, connecting people through storytelling and art projects.  

During the year we invite really great storytellers to perform, and occasionally run workshops at our base at the Woodfield Pavilion on Tooting Common.   

In between these we host informal story circles where everyone is invited to come and try out a story to a friendly group. 

Each October, Festival of the Dead celebrates life in the midst of death with stories, fire, music and dance.

People dressed in festive costumes performing in front of a decorated brick wall with a banner that says, "We All Await Christmas".
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Storytelling Magic

“I thought [Beowulf] was amazingI It was really entertaining.  I’d never heard the story so I was keen to hear it, and it was done in such a clear and funny and visual way.  I really enjoyed it.’’

A woman with blonde hair speaking on stage, gesturing with her right hand, in front of an audience with purple-lit heads, red and blue curtains behind her.
A woman is standing in front of an audience, speaking or performing, in a room with colorful lighting, fans, framed artwork on the walls, and a black curtain behind her.

‘‘Fabulous, absolutely fabulous.  Lyrical, poetical, inspirational.’’  

‘‘Well I thought it was an emotional rollercoaster…The beginning was good fun, and at the end I shed a tear.’’ 

“Such a brilliant night last night - you have created something really beautiful. And I loved hearing a story group-told!”

Past Events