In The Beginning… is a collection of creation stories from around the world, adapted and dramatised for audio as an immersive listening experience for children (and adults!). Participate in a live storytelling performance bringing two of these stories to life with actors Hawa Khan and Pablo McFee and live percussion, sound effects and audience participation. Suitable for 4-11 year olds.
This multi-award nominated, multi-cultural, multi-voiced, narrated and dramatised series of creation myths and stories from around the world addresses the most profound human questions: Who are we and Why are we here? Adapted for young listeners, the adventures of the powerful gods, mythical creatures and crafty animals that inhabit these ancestral tales provide insights into these deep philosophical questions, as well as celebrating and nurturing a deeper understanding of some of the ancestral cultural traditions and beliefs that are still very much alive today.
You can listen to the full series here: https://inthebeginning.world/
Hawa Khan has been described as a creative conduit, Voice artist, singer, songwriter, producer, director and writer. A published songwriter, with top 10 hit songs in the UK and Europe, Hawa fulfilled a childhood dream of performing on the iconic “Top of The Pops”. She joined a group of community musicians to compose and perform with the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall. Through her links in the creative industry, Hawa was led to education, training and coaching, facilitating courses in Vocal & Performance skills, Life coaching, Leadership, Soft skills, PSHE and Equality Diversity and Inclusion. She also Works with BAFTA award winning production company Actorshop as character development, acting coach and drama facilitator and has produced and directed community film projects.
Hawa continues to share her vocal gifts and talents and the legacy of The Griot with Sonomatapoeia, bringing Sound, Words, Vocals and Vibrations. Together Hawa and Lucia, manifest informative, diverse, educational, humorous and necessary content, for all.
Pablo McFee - local actor, musician storyteller and youth activist lends his voice to these stories.
https://www.pablomcfee.com
Free admission but booking advised