Festival of Caribbean Culture Day 2
2025-08-09 11:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | London Museum, No 1, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London, E14 4AL, United Kingdom
Join us this summer as we celebrate London’s diverse Caribbean culture in a free festival for the whole family! Wendy Shearer will be performing stories for all ages – Caribbean tales that dance. Everyone is invited to join in with her particpatory style and colourful props. There are 3 x 30 mins session times to choose from at London Museum, Docklands:

11am
12.30pm
2.00pm

Spies and Tricksters
2025-08-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Westminster Abbey, Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard, London, London, SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom
This summer at Westminster Abbey, we;re holding a covert and classified family day full of puzzles and stories for curious minds. Join Wendy Shearer for cheeky trickster tales featuring African and Caribbean tricksters. This family day is perfect for children aged 3+ (and their grown-ups).
Session times: 11.00am – 11.30am and 12.00 – 12.30pm
Location: College Garden, 20 Dean’s Yard, London SW1P 3PA

Voices of Resistance
2025-08-14 11:30 - 15:00 | Postal Museum, 15-20 Phoenix Place, London, WC1X 0DA, United Kingdom
Join storyteller Wendy Shearer as she brings traditional Caribbean folklore, myths and legends to life, woven with stories from the Voices of Resistance exhibition.
These stories celebrate the power of oral tradition — sharing joy, wisdom, and resistance across generations. Designed especially for ages 5–11, each session includes interactive moments to keep young imaginations engaged — but if you’re a story-loving family of any age, you’re warmly welcome to join in too.
Session Times:
11.30 – 12.00
13.00 – 13.30
14.30 – 15.00
Tickets: Free. Sessions are drop-in and space is limited so come early to avoid disappointment

Voices of Resistance event 3
2025-08-21 11:30 - 15:00 | Postal Museum, 15-20 Phoenix Place, London, WC1X 0DA, United Kingdom

Evening Tales at Westminster Abbey
2025-08-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Westminster Abbey, Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard, London, London, SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom
This summer at Westminster Abbey, we;re holding an evening of stories that celebrate themes of identity, global cultures and nature amongst the historic surroundings of the Abbey’s 13th century chapter house. Wendy Shearer will be telling stories inspired by her Caribbean heritage and joined by Olivia Armstrong and Debbie Guneratne
Artist times:
7:00pm – Olivia Armstrong
7:30pm – Wendy Shearer
8:00pm – Debbie Guneratne
Location: Cloister Engrance of Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean’s Yard, London SW1P 3PA
Free booking required

Voices of Resistance event 4
2025-08-28 11:30 - 15:00 | Postal Museum, 15-20 Phoenix Place, London, WC1X 0DA, United Kingdom

Tales from the Caribbean Sea
2025-10-27 11:00 - 14:30 | National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, London, SE10 9NF, United Kingdom
Join Wendy on the Ocean Map at the National Maritime Museum during October half term 2025 for myths and legends of spirits and shapeshifters from the depths of the Caribbean sea.
Session times: 11am, 12pm and 2pm of approximately 20-30 minutes (ocean Map)
This is a free drop in for all ages.

Tales from the Caribbean Sea - Day 2
2025-10-28 00:00 | National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, London, SE10 9NF, United Kingdom
Join Wendy on the Ocean Map at the National Maritime museum during October Halfter 2025 for myths and legends of spirits and shapeshifters from the depths of the Caribbean sea.
Session times: 11am, 12pm and 2pm of approximately 20-30 minutes (ocean Map)
This is a free drop in for all ages.

Stories from Egypt
2025-10-29 13:30 - 16:00 | The Young V & A, Cambridge Heath Road,, Bethnal Green, E2 9PA, United Kingdom
During October Half term 2025 there will be a special storytelling event at the Young V&A for families to mark the end of the ‘Making Egypt’ exhibition which closes on 2nd November 2025.
Wendy Shearer tells a tale introducing the ancient Egyptian creation myths, featuring some of the well-known Egyptian gods and goddesses from the Making Egypt exhibition. Join in their clever tricks and crafty curses with music and colourful props.
Times: 13.30, 14.30 & 15.30 and last for 20 minutes

Stories from Egypt - Half Term
2025-10-30 13:30 - 16:00 | The Young V & A, Cambridge Heath Road,, Bethnal Green, E2 9PA, United Kingdom

Meet Anansi
2026-01-16 09:45 - 10:45 | British Library, British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
It’s time to celebrate the new year with the Ashanti trickster god of wisdom – Anansi the spider. Wendy Shearer will be telling one of her favourite Anansi stories followed by a colourful, fun arts and crafts session where you all get to let your imagination run free. This is a free workshop at the British Library, aimed at under 5s with music, puppets and materials.
Book your free space.

Meet Anansi part 2
2026-01-16 11:00 - 12:00 | British Library, British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom

Super Great Kids' Stories online
2026-04-11 18:00 - 19:30
Traditional stories for children, live online (or watch later) with our online presenters, Jason Buck and Amy Douglas who will be featuring Wendy Shearer. Join us for a fun event as Wendy tells the West African folktale of ‘How the Leopard Got its Spots.’
Date: Saturday 11th April, 2026
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
Book your ticket
Super Great Kids’ Patreons, check the site for discount codes.

Wantage Children's Literary Festival
2026-05-30 15:00 - 16:00 | The Beacon, Wantage, Portway, OX12 9BX, United Kingdom
Wendy Shearer is delighted to be taking part in the very first Wantage Children’s Books Festival, a joyful celebration of stories, imagination and community. With a busy programme of exciting events from some of the UK’s best loved authors and illustrators, there’s something on offer for families with children of all ages, from babies up to teens.
Wendy will be sharing stories from her book: African and Caribbean Folktales, Myths and Legends, taking everyone on a playful journey through the rainforest celebrating characters from her book.
Date: Saturday 30th May 2026
Address: The Beacon. Portway, Wantage, Oxfordshire. OX12 9BX
Session time: 3pm, Ridgeway Room
Book your free ticket

Windrush Family Day
2026-06-24 12:30 - 2026-06-27 13:15 | South London Gallery, 65-67 Peckham Road, Peckham, SE5 8UH, United Kingdom
Get ready to dance through the stories as Wendy celebrates Caribbean folklore and history for South London Gallery’s Windrush Family Day. This is a family event for children. There will be tales of Caribbean tricksters and rainforest adventures on beautiful islands.
Time: 12.15pm – 1.00pm
Venue: Clore Studio, South London Gallery

Summer Storytelling
2026-08-14 11:00 - 15:00 | National Maritime Museum, Romney Road, London, SE10 9NF, United Kingdom
The Royal Museums, Greenwich are holding summer storytelling every Friday. There is a nautical theme and Wendy will be carrying you across the Caribbean Sea for adventures of magical water creatures and their fierce protector Mama D’leau. This is event is for children aged 5+ and adults are welcome to join in too.
Date: Friday 14th August
Times: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Venue: National Maritime Museum
Price: FREE

Summer Storytelling Day 2
2026-08-21 11:00 - 15:00
The Royal Museums, Greenwich are holding summer storytelling every Friday. There is a nautical theme and Wendy will be carrying you across the Caribbean Sea for adventures of magical water creatures and their fierce protector Mama D’leau. This is event is for children aged 5+ and adults are welcome to join in too.
Date: Friday 21st August
Times: 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Venue: National Maritime Museum
Price: FREE
