Amy Blake
as Tan
Xolani Crabtree
as Young Barwick
Edalia Day
as The Storyseeker
The Stolen Stories of Winterlight
Room 700, Leeds Central Library, Leeds LS1 3AB
Mon 9 December 2024 – Sat 4 January 2025
A MAGICAL QUEST FOR ALL THIS FESTIVE SEASON
Can you imagine a world without stories?
Words are fading from books all over town and people are forgetting the stories they used to know off by heart.
Winterlight Festival is fast approaching when tales are told with family and friends. If all stories disappear and children can’t tell their own stories, their voices may be lost forever.
Newly qualified storymaker, Tan, sets off on an adventure of a lifetime to discover the mystery of these stolen stories. With her hapless new apprentice tagging along, will they ever find a way to work together and return the words to the pages in time for Winterlight?
Become submerged in strange and wondrous lands in this empowering tale reminding us that weaving all our stories, histories and cultures together creates the most beautiful pattern of all.
Brought to you by the same creative team who made the hugely successful The Storymaker’s Apprentice at Leeds Central Library in 2022.
For ages 5+. EVERYONE is invited to enjoy Libellule performances - we look forward to welcoming you!
Meet Tan, Young Barwick & The Storyseeker in these short films introducing each character:
More Info
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The show has been created for children from age 5+ and their grownups.
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Adult £8, Child £6, babes in arms under 12 months don’t need a ticket.
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The performance will run for approximately 60 minutes.
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BREAK OUT SPACE
There is a small break out space in Room 800 adjoining where the performance will take place.
WHEELCHAIRS
The library is fully accessible by wheelchair.
AUDIO DESCRIPTION
This year’s show has been created with accessibility at its heart. Audio description has been woven into the story, and sound used to creatively convey a sense of the people and places featured. These elements not only support children who are partially sighted, blind and neuro-diverse, but enhance the experience for everyone.
BSL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES
On Saturday 28 December at 10.30am & 3pm, trained BSL interpreters will stand in view of the audience to interpret the show while it is being performed
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All Libellule’s performances are, by nature, relaxed. There will be a quiet space available away from the show and you are welcome to come and go as you wish. For those who prefer, we have a dedicated relaxed performance on Sunday 29 December at 11am.
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We recorded an audio book of The Storymaker’s Apprentice from 2022, so you can catch up or remind yourself about the world of Tan. You don’t need to have listened to this to enjoy The Stolen Stories of Winterlight, but if you want to know more about the world then you can listen to it before or after you see it.
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Performers: Amy Blake, Xolani Crabtree & Edalia Day
Director: Deborah Pakkar-Hull
Writer & Creator: Louise Clark
Composer & Sound Designer: Lee Affen
Designer: Cathy Cross
Shadow Puppetry & Projection Design: Michelle Wren
Producer: Rheanna Atkinson
Technical & Stage Manager: Leann Young
Production Manager & Lighting Designer: Tom Blackband
Audio Description Consultant: Ben Wilson
Access Champion: Vicky Ackroyd
Marketing: Suzanne Wynne
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Supported by Leeds Libraries and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
