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I am always delighted to design storytelling programs for any given theme. Over the course of my 20 year career I have had great time gathering stories for programs such as „Gardening Festival”, „Dreams and dreaming”, or „The magic world of insects.” I have a vast repertoire of folktales, myths, and legends, and I love researching new stuff! I am open to any requests or suggestions for storytelling performances. Contact me with your ideas!
The Land of Dragon Riders
Hungarian folktales, legends and stories for children. These tales take you a journey halfway around the world and far into the past; up and down the World Tree, and beyond the Ocean of Tales. Here be dragons. Lots of them!
The Princess in the Shroud
Hungarian folktales for adult audiences. These tales and legends allow us a glimpse into times long gone; they tell us magic, faith, love, bravery and voyages into other worlds. Hungary is the world of noble fae, haunted castles, legendary knights and many battles. The stories bring these almost-forgotten images alive.
Dancing on Blades
A magical collection of tales from a talented Hungarian storyteller who lived a hundred years ago. Folktales about people walking on clouds, fairies turning mortal, trees that have their own king – the stories of Pályuk Anna are filled to the brim with miracles, humanity, and the melody of words. (These tales were published in 2018 as an English language collection!)
Roses in the Mountains: German legends of Dwarves and Men
A truly epic storytelling show, based on the medieval German legends of King Dietrich. Two worlds collide: Verona, ruled by the fire-breathing, dragon-slaying knight – and the Realm Under the Mountains, with a mighty Dwarf king on its throne. (Fringe performance created courtesy of the J. J. Reneaux Mentorship Grant)
The Demon’s Daughter and the White-Haired Prince: The legend of Zal and Rudabeh
One of the most enchanting love stories of the world’s epic heritage, the story of Zal and Rudabeh from the Persian Book of Kings is a true masterpiece. This one-hour show is filled with magic, passion, loss, and redemption, as an unlikely love blossoms between an exiled prince, and the daughter of a cursed family.
Palamedes: The Hero Homer Forgot
This full-hour performance retells the story of the Iliad from an unusual point of view. Based on original sources, papyrus fragments, vase paintings, and academic research, the story of Palamedes reveals an alternate story of invention, friendship, and betrayal. Who was Palamedes, the most famous hero of the Trojan war whom Homer never mentions? And who had him written out of the epic? His story not only follows his life – but also places the famous deeds of others in a whole new light.