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Welcome to the website of DD Storyteller aka Dawn Nelson, a writer, consultant and performance storyteller. I specialise in heritage, nature and landscape interpretation, performing ancient stories that speak of the land and heritage of the UK, as well as creating resources, interpretation and interactive stories that bring the history, and the unique qualities of heritage sites, to life for visitors of all ages.
My experience includes the production of interactive performance stories, traditional interpretation boards, live folklore and storytelling shows, videos, podcasts, articles for publication, accessible audio tours using soundscapes and walking tours that explore the history and heritage of the South Downs. I am a regular storyteller with The Weald & Downland Living Museum, Butser Ancient Farm, Hampshire Cultural Trust and English Heritage. I also work with schools, youth groups and community organisations. For examples of my clients click here.
From copy and scripts, to performances, workshops and storytelling sessions, get in touch using the contact tab above, to find out how we can work together and click on the events button below to find out where I am next.
Testimonials
'I'm so glad we caught the tale of Idun, you told it fantastically! What a magical evening!', Hannah Fletcher
I and my step granddaughter 4 yrs were entranced by a story teller who told us about the queen rat, her treasure and a hapless labourer who cleaned out the cess pits during the night. Most entertaining and not a sound was heard from the spellbound audience both adult and children of all ages. That tells you something.'
Steve H, Visitor at Weald & Downland Museum Review via Trip Advisor.
'Your storytelling skills are on another level! Amazing. Seeing how enthralled the children were with your
words was pure magic'. Lisa Hall
'Absolutely love listening to DD Storyteller. Her stories are so engaging and she provides a wealth of information about them too. It's great that there is the opportunity to listen online as I am too far away to attend in person. Brilliant nights entertainment, thoroughly recommended.' Alison Scott
Storyteller Dawn Nelson has worked an indescribable magic from Year R all the way up to Y12. From Norse and Greek myths, to local tales and folklore from the land, I have had the genuine joy of watching the children listen, sing and join in with call and response (as if they all knew beforehand that they had a part to play!).
Young people's ability to focus for long periods is often underestimated because of increasing reliance on technology. What today proved to me is that if you put a brilliant storyteller in front of them with a hoard of fantastic stories, they will listen, they will stop fidgeting, they do fall into the depths of the narrative to emerge triumphant at the other side.'
Bryony Hart, Teacher Of English & Whole School Literacy, Portsmouth Grammar School
Cerridwen's Cauldron retold
by Dawn Nelson
