Wendy Shearer

Reimagine Your World
2025-02-03 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Idea Store Crisp Street, 1 Vesey Path, East India Dock Road, E14 6BT, United Kingdom
Bring the children after school to listen and join in stories filled with magic and wonder. The Idea Store Crisp Street is celebrating National Storytelling Week, where Wendy Shearer will be bringing to life tales from a variety of Caribbean islands with tricksters, talking trees and foolish leopards.
Ages – all welcome.

Caribbean Folktales
2025-02-03 14:00 - 14:30 | Idea Store Crisp Street, 1 Vesey Path, East India Dock Road, E14 6BT, United Kingdom
For National Storytelling Week, you can jump into stories with Wendy Shearer for stories across the Caribbean sea. With grumpy geckos, wise lions and birds of a thousand colours. Everyone is invited to join in these colourful stories with music, chants and plenty of fun at the Idea Store Crisp Street.
Recommended age: Under 5s.

Ancient Greek Myths
2024-11-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham, TW1 3JT
Embark on a mythical journey with Wendy Shearer as she breathes life into Greek legends with shapeshifting gods, greedy kings and formidable all-seeing witches. Suitable for ages 14 and over.
Book your tickets in advance!

Black History Month Celebration
2024-10-13 14:00 - 15:30 | stanley arts, Stanley Hall, South Norwood, SE 25 6AB, United Kingdom
With a sprinkle of sunshine and a dash of sea breeze, join Wendy Shearer for stories across the Caribbean sea – folklore and accounts from the Windrush Generation to celebrate Black History Month season. There will be 2 performances to choose from. Book your free space from the Stanley Arts Website.

Caribbean folktales
2024-10-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Wycombe Central Library, 5 Eden Place, High Wycombe, HP11 2DH, United Kingdom
Will Anansi catch Fire? Who can capture the King’s heart with 3 figs? Join Wendy for a wonderful storytelling session to celebrate Black History Month with tales from her book of Caribbean folktales which will also be on sale at the Library. Free family event for 7+

Caribbean trickster tales
2024-10-01 10:45 - 11:30 | Ayelsbury Central Library, Aylesbury, HP20 1UU, United Kingdom
Celebrate Black History Month with Wendy Shearer. She’ll be telling fun filled stories of cheeky rainforest tricksters with music and songs from the islands for everyone to join in. Suitable for under 5s. Free event. No booking needed

Storytelling at Gunnersbury Park Museum
2024-08-27 11:00 - 15:00 | The Gunnersbury Park Museum, Gunnersbury Park Museum, Popes Ln, London, London, W5 4NH, United Kingdom
Celebrate summer in Gunnersbury Park with professional London storyteller, Wendy Shearer. Use your imagination and take part in traditional Afro-Caribbean trickster stories about Anansi the spider.
Afterwards you can draw or write about the stories and make your own craft spider to take home with you.
Event details
Suitable for 5-11 years.
Times: 11am-12pm and 2-3pm
Location: Gunnersbury Park Community Garden, 188 Gunnersbury Ave, Chiswick, London W3 8LB
Tickets: Booking required. £5 per child. Accompanying adults go free. Maximum of 2 adults per child.

Caribbean Culture Family Festival - Storytelling at The Museum of London (Day 2)
2024-08-24 11:00 - 14:30 | The Museum of London, Docklands, No 1, West India Quay, Hertsmere Rd, London, London, E14 4AL, United Kingdom
Join Wendy Shearer for Caribbean trickster tales. These are family-friendly stories, so that all of the family can join in, celebrating common tricksters across the islands.

Caribbean Culture Family Festival - Storytelling at The Museum of London (Day 1)
2024-08-23 11:00 - 14:30 | The Museum of London, Docklands, No 1, West India Quay, Hertsmere Rd, London, London, E14 4AL, United Kingdom
Join Wendy Shearer for Caribbean trickster tales. These are family-friendly stories for everyone to join in, celebrating common tricksters across the islands.

Windrush Celebrations at The John Hansard Gallery
2024-08-21 13:00 - 15:00 | The Hansard Gallery, Southampton, John Hansard Gallery, 142 Above Bar Street, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 7DU, United Kingdom
This is a Caribbean takeover of the Hansard Gallery, and Wendy will be telling some Caribbean folktales from a variety of Caribbean islands.

Creation Stories Storytelling at Westminster Abbey
2024-08-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Westminster Abbey, Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard, London, London, SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom
Join Wendy Shearer and Olivia Armstrong celebrating the beauty, mystery and magic of creation through myths, legends and folktales as they deep dive into rippling rivers and awesome oceans.

Storytelling at Noel Park Festival 2024
2024-07-21 11:00 - 13:30 | Noel Park, London, Noel Park, London, London, N22, United Kingdom
Storytelling at the 2024 Noel Park Festival.

Marble Hill House Storytelling
2024-07-20 12:30 - 15:00, 2024-06-23 12:30 - 15:00 | Marble Hill House, Marble Hill, Richmond Road, Richmond, London, TW1 2NL, United Kingdom
As part of the Watching the House storytelling adventure, Wendy Shearer will bring to life the stories of African and Caribbean people connected with the objects and wealth of the house.

British Library Beyond The Baseline - Storytelling
2024-07-19 09:45 - 12:00 | British Library, British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
Beyond The Baseline – Celebrate Black British Music with Caribbean storytelling and led by Storyteller Wendy Shearer. This session will also include an opportunity to explore the exhibition, Beyond the Bassline when it is closed to the public. Discover new objects, explore interesting spaces, find colour and experience wonderful music!

Age Group: Under 5s
