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INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING.

‘Wizard Stories set my children’s imagination on fire!! The creative writing they generated was phenomenal!!’

Richard Hawkins, Green Park Community School, Dover, Kent.

Wizard Stories’ unique, interactive storytelling performances have inspired hundreds of thousands of children over twenty years. Your pupils could be next!!

We deliver four one-hour, bespoke interactive storytelling performances throughout a school’s day.

Each Wizard Story is as unique as the group that meets to listen, imagine and create. After an initial introduction and warm up game with a guitar, our storytellers ask the children what type of story they would like, who are the characters, where is it set and when?

After we’ve gathered ideas from the group we improvise the story on the spot, incorporating the pupils’ ideas, the guitar provides an improvised background musical score to heighten atmosphere and effect. The children are the characters and heroes of the story we namecheck as many of your pupils as possible to ensure they feel included and fully engaged.

At key moments of choice, we stop the story and ask the children to brainstorm in friendship groups on the carpet, how to solve the problem we find ourselves in within the story. How do we defeat the giant? How do we escape the treacherous forest?  Again, we gather ideas from the group and improvise the story once more, incorporating their ideas again until the story reaches its natural conclusion, usually around an hour. We can also incorporate topics and themes pertinent to your current curriculum.

The result? A perfect resource for follow-up work; rewriting the story, producing their own sequel or use the story as a drama and art stimulus, or more!

To book Wizard Stories’ Interactive Storytelling performances click here.

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'Wizard Stories set my children’s imagination on fire!!. The creative writing they generated was phenomenal!!’

Richard Hawkins, Headteacher, Green Park Community Primary School.

‘The children were so inspired to write their own stories afterwards!! They loved the freedom to explore language. It was great to see them proper belly laugh!!’

Maria Philipson, Deputy Headteacher, Hoath Primary, Kent.

‘High child engagement throughout, they were inspired by the enthusiasm and hooks. The guitar was also a great addition. The staff and the children had a wonderful time and look forward to working with you again in the future.’

Michelle Neal, Green Park Community Primary School, Dover.

‘The children really enjoyed the fun and engaging workshops, it helped to bring out the more creative side of storytelling, especially with the more reluctant boys.’

Greg Martin, English Lead, Northbourne Primary, Kent.

‘All our children were excited and engaged about the next part of their story. The children are still talking about it a week later.’

Bianca Campbell, Saint Clements RC Primary, Sheppey.

‘Wizard Stories bring fun and laughter wherever they go! They’re sessions are always innovative, and I work closely with them to ensure students get a bespoke, engaging, relevant experience. I’m already looking forward to this years’ stories!’

Rachel l’Anson, Head of Inclusive Learning, Broadstairs College

"In a world full of devices, Wizard Stories is a gift that allows children to activate their imaginations and bring fantasy worlds alive through words."

Kirsty Soules, The Downs Primary, Deal, Kent.

"Wizard Stories are exciting,engaging, flexible and fabulous! Our pupils really enjoyed their story making sessions and were immediately inspired to write their own stories."

Emily Davies- DeputyHead teacher, Carterhatch Junior School, LB Enfield

"Awesome Authors!’ is a Literacy Boot Camp for your class!”

Barbara Turner - Five Elms Primary, LB Barking and Dagenham

"Captivating and enthusing my class for over ten years. Wizard Stories make children WANT to WRITE!"

Louise Theodorou-Ditchburn Oakdale Junior School, LB Redbridge

"The children were drawn in by the storytellers and their use of music. They were very enthusiastic and generated some brilliant ideas from the children. Very successful!"

Claire Fish, Foxborough Primary School, Slough.

"The way the storytellers used the children's ideas, they felt as if they OWNED the story!"

Matthew Hill, Martin's Wood Primary School, Stevenage

"Very lively, I liked the interactive element, the session was much enjoyed by the children."

Anita Lewis, Guilford Library Service.

"The children were so excited, it was lovely to see. We all had a fantastic time, adults included."

Francesca Butler, Chantry Primary School, Luton.

"Wizard Stories relationships with children was excellent, a very polished double act that still appears spontaneous."

Ian Williams, Bangabandhu Primary School, London.

"Engaged the children throughout, Gary and Phil gave them the confidence to believe that any bizarre ingredients can make a fun story."

Diane Rhodes, Debden Park Secondary School, Essex.

"The children were completely engaged, a really fantastic hour of learning and creativity which had pupils and teachers in tears of laughter - thank you!"

Laura Stradling, Ramridge Primary School, Bedfordshire.

"Activities all pitched perfectly, you provided a real WOW factor. Just brilliant, the children had a wonderful time."

Janelle Sims, St Mary's Prittlewell, Essex.

'Once again, the children have been enthralled, excited and astounded by their visit from Wizard Stories. They loved the way school members were woven into the stories, the way these stories seemed to lead in unexpected and surprising directions, and the way the stories were ever so slightly naughty. A fabulous day - we can't wait for their next visit.'

Roger Barber, Headteacher, Vigo Village Primary, Kent.

'Wizard Stories breathe magic into words to turn every child into an inspired writer, as a school we are so impressed with the impact they have had on our most reluctant writers and those who find writing a real challenge'

Martine Hurst, Deputy Headteacher, Parsonage Farm Primary, LB Havering.

‘A truly inspiring day of laughs, scares and creativity. The writing we have seen since having Wizard Stories in our school has been nothing short of magical!’

Iain Rudgyard, Headteacher Dymchurch Primary School, Kent.

'I was amazed to see how nearly all our often-unmotivated students took part and started to be creative. The way you worked together, used your voices and created tension was absolutely fascinating. I could see the students hang on your every word. The story included so many details that were related to the students' actual situation, they couldn't help but listen. Thank you very much for a marvellous morning!'

Paola Eggert, Realschule Am Salinensee, Bad Dürrheim, Germany

‘It was valuable, really excellent! Phil and Gary bounce off each other so well and they tell their stories in such a hypnotising way! The children loved getting involved and offering ideas to be used in the story. The boys who can be reluctant writers were really engaged in offering ideas, which was wonderful. We had a fantastic time with Wizard Stories!’

Charlotte Cooper, St Peter’s RC Primary, Sittingbourne, Kent

unique interactive storytelling performances

Wizard Stories is a professional, touring storytelling company. Founded in 2000, Wizard Stories is rooted within the Education Sector, delivering a powerful portfolio of interactive educational workshops and performances. We believe the power of stories can release creativity and fire the imagination within every child.

Wizard Stories’ range of unique interactive storytelling performances is highly participatory, with a strong focus on speaking and listening. Our sessions encourage each child to formulate their ideas, give them the opportunity express them as part of an audience and reveal clear and simple strategies to support them on their own literary journeys.

Wizard Stories is eager to develop partnerships with other agencies. Our passion for stories is infectious, we have secured residencies in the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Enfield, Haringey, Havering, Islington, Newham, Redbridge, Southwark, and Waltham Forest; forged powerful partnerships with Arts Council England, Boston City Council (USA), Creative Partnerships, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Groundwork Thames Valley, Hertfordshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, The Metropolitan Police, Mosaic, The National Gallery, Nat West Bank, Redbridge Drama Centre, Redbridge and Waltham Forest Health Authority, Shillam & Smith, SNAAP, Stratford Circus, York City Council, The William Morris Gallery, and Wiltshire County Council and Windsor Mountain Centre for Experiential Learning, New Hampshire (USA),

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upcoming events

Wizard Stories present Wizard’s World of Words.

Imagine stepping into a Wizard Story!

Inhabiting the characters and settings. Now imagine the chance to choose that character's destiny! An experiential session packed with tales, games, drama and fun storytelling challenges.

Our skilled storytellers, using our unique interactive technique, begin by crafting a bespoke story with your class. Then, after sharing pertinent drama skills, your pupils are challenged to become storytellers themselves, finishing the story through Oracy, Improvisation, Narration, Speaking and Listening, Teamwork and Tableau.

Current themes and topics can even be incorporated into the narrative to ensure a memorable experience, rooted in your curriculum that inspires, educates and enthrals.

'In a world full of devices, Wizard Stories is a gift that allows children to activate their imaginations and bring fantasy worlds alive through words.'

Kirsty Soules, The Downs Primary, Deal, Kent.

'Once again, the children have been enthralled, excited and astounded by their visit from Wizard Stories. They loved the way school members were woven into the stories, the way these stories seemed to lead in unexpected and surprising directions, and the way the stories were ever so slightly naughty. A fabulous day - we can't wait for their next visit!'

Roger Barber, Headteacher, Vigo Village Primary, Kent.

To find out how to bring Wizard Stories' World of Words to your school call 07710 474960.

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Nicola Walker

"Human beings have always told each other stories, it’s how we try to make sense of our world. Wizard Stories understand that the magic of story-telling is not just in igniting our imagination, but also in reminding us of the power of listening. When we listen to a story we find our human super-power: Empathy!"

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INSET DAYS

Inset Days

Wizard Stories deliver inspiring, encouraging and challenging team building exercises & inset days to your staff and faculty in order to facilitate creative collaboration in multi-curriculum settings.

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Each Wizard Story is as unique as the group that meets to listen, imagine and create. Get in touch with us today and find out more about Wizard Stories.

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