‘Cat is one of our great storytellers, vivacious and inventive’
– Michael Morpurgo

So… Cat is a storyteller. One of the best you will ever find. But what does she actually DO?

Well, she makes a good living from telling stories – to ADULTS as well as children. All kinds of stories, from traditional tales that are hundreds of years old to stories that she made up herself only last week. Whatever kind of tale it is, Cat TELLS it. She doesn’t read it from a book! So every time, it is new, different, magical and UNIQUE.

Cat is a truly international storyteller. This year she has performed in Denmark, Kenya, Russia, Ireland, Belgium Austria and the Netherlands. She is also one of the busiest and best known storytellers in the UK.

What can Cat do for YOU?

Cat is capable of MANY wonderful things! She works with:

• Adults – in public and in private settings
• Children – in schools, nurseries and libraries; at festivals and special events

Here are some of the ways you might like to employ her talents. Whatever your event, SMILES ARE GUARANTEED! Cat is warm and likeable, hugely professional, reassuring and undemanding. She travels light, arrives with a smile and generally looks for nothing more than a cup of tea and a nice biscuit. Her work is supported by clear and efficient admin, she has a full CRB check with enhanced disclosure and public liability insurance of £10m, c/o British Actors Equity.

Cat for Adults – Entertainment

• Public events Cat can offer everything from a ten minute tale to a full evening’s entertainment. She has several full length shows suitable for arts centres, theatres, village halls, arts & literature festivals – all supported by FREE full colour publicity material. She can also create a programme specially for your event – whether it’s a new exhibition in a museum or an Ecology Day – drawing upon tales from her extensive repertoire.
• Corporate events Maybe you’d like some light-heartened entertainment for your company’s AGM but are worried that a stand-up might go too far? Cat can help.
• Private events Looking for some after dinner tales for a Rotary Club gathering? Perhaps you’re having a private dinner party in a big old house and would like some spooky ghost stories to round off the evening? Or some sexy stories before bedtime? Whatever you’re looking for, Cat is happy to help.

Cat for Adults – Corporate Training

Cat draws upon 25 years of professional experience in the fields of drama, storytelling, playground games and writing to offers supportive, laughter-filled workshops in these areas:

• Confidence building / team building / boosting creative thinking
• Presentation skills – how to communicate your ideas more effectively. How to harness the  power of persuasive language
• Letting off steam! Planning a long, discussion-heavy conference? Beat the afternoon concentration dip with an energising, playful hour-long session of games. It’s great fun, energising and helps with team building too.

Cat can also work as a NARRATIVE CONSULTANT . Do you want to draw upon folk or fairy tales in your marketing or product development? Do you want to find a clear narrative structure so you can tell your OWN story as a business? Again, Cat can help.

Cat for Adults – General Workshops

Cat is frequently employed to lead workshops with:

• Librarians and play workers – how to add colour to Story Time. Building confidence.
• Teachers and lunchtime supervisors – storytelling workshops and staff training in playground games
• The general public – storytelling (for beginners and experienced) and creative writing
• The elderly – reminiscence work (can also be used for people with early Alzheimers)
• Women – Empowerment work, in assocation with specialist trainer Katrice Horsley www.katalysttales.co.uk

Workshops are always individually tailored to suit the client’s needs and aims.

Cat for Children

Cat is hugely popular with children. Her work falls into two categories:

• Entertainment - Festivals and special events
• Educational – in schools and libraries, either as a storyteller or an author. As well as performance sessions, Cat offers workshops in creative writing, story making, book design and storytelling. She also does motivational speaking for children, using her own life story to inspire a new generation.

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