Artist in Residence 2011-2012

SALLY POMME CLAYTON

Storyteller Sally Pomme Clayton is the Swedenborg Society's new Artist in Residence. Her residency will officially begin in November 2011.

Sally Pomme Clayton is a writer and storyteller. She founded The Company of Storytellers with Ben Haggarty and Hugh Lupton in 1985, spearheading storytelling in the UK. She recently performed at The National Gallery and the Cheltenham Music Festival. During 2010 she was commissioned by The British Museum to create six stories for A History of the World in 100 Objects. And wrote trilogy Sea Stories with composer Dario Marianelli, for The London Philharmonic Orchestra, performed at The Royal Festival Hall. She has published children’s books, among them Persephone - a journey from winter to Spring (Frances Lincoln). She is currently Artist in Residence at The Swedenborg Society.

Sally Pomme Clayton will perform in Swedenborg Hall throughout 2011-2012, for both adults and children.

We are pleased to announce that Sally Pomme Clayton's artist residency at Swedenborg House is supported by Arts Council England.

10 December 2011: The White Bear King, a Christmas Storytelling Performance (for children 6-12)

10 May 2012: Eros & Psyche: a storytelling performance (for adults)

14 July 2012: a storytelling performance (title tbc) (for children)

20 October 2012: final residency performance in conjunction with the Bloomsbury Festival 2012 (title tbc) (for adults)

Eros & Psyche | Performance | 10 May 2012

Storyteller Sally Pomme Clayton undresses the myth of Eros and Psyche - recreating Psyche's journey from romance to the edge of  existence. She strips back the myth to reveal hidden Platonic ideas. This performance brings together two classical texts - the mythical romance of Eros and Psyche and Plato's Symposium. Plato's Symposium acts as a counterpoint to Psyche's quest, as the life and character of Socrates is evoked, with his sharp humour and cutting mind. Socratic thought weaves through the performance, asking - what is the path of love?

A storytelling performance for adults, supported by the Arts Council England. NOW FULLY BOOKED.

The White Bear King | Performance | 10 December 2011 | 2pm

Storyteller Sally Pomme Clayton brings to life a mysterious  and magical Scandinavian wonder tale. Her vibrant performance takes the audience on a snowy journey, with a polar bear and a princess, trickery and trolls, frost and fire. The princess travels through ice and snow, and up a glass mountain to set the white bear free, but can she undo the terrible Troll Hag’s spell?

This special performance combines spoken word with unusual musical instruments and strange sounds that evoke other worlds and times. The story is suitable for children aged 6 and upwards - and their adults! It lasts 60 minutes.

Sally’s dynamic and energetic performances use body, gesture, voice and strange sounds to bring ancient tales to life. Her spellbinding stories engage the listener effortlessly, introducing children to the art of the spoken word - developing imagination, listening, and a sense of story structure.

Doors open at 1.30 pm for a 2.00 pm start. Refreshments will also be served.

ADMISSION IS FREE. Advance booking is advised. Please email nora@swedenborg.org.uk or phone (020) 7405 7986.

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