We are however delighted to announce that the first international storyteller to take part has confirmed her participation: Nina Naesheim, a professional storyteller from Stavanger, Norway.
Nina has many years experience in drama and theatre in Norway, Denmark and England. For many years she worked in kindergardens and also with children with special needs. They inspire her to tell and sing and she encourages children to tell their own stories. Nina likes to tell stories that makes "her heart leap a little"- stories of magic, love, humour, wisdom... folktales, fairytales, myths, legends and lies as well as true stories. Her favorite Northlands stories are often about the sea, mermaids and selkies.. but also stories from the Norwegian mountains about the trolls and huldra. Lively and strong stories! She likes to spice her tales with a dash of music and song as well as loads of humour and fun.
Nina does not only work with children. She has been telling stories and giving workshops in storytelling for people of all ages in Norway and many other countries. these stories have been told in schools, libraries, museums, hospitals, on boats, in churches, pubs, in the forest and at the seaside. She has even toured through Denmark and England in a caravan pulled by horses- a true adventurer.
She took part in storytelling festivals throughout Scandinavia, in the UK and Greece... and now South Africa will also be added to the list.
Ms Naesheim's visit to South Africa is made possible by funding from her hometown, City of Stavanger.
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