Just as a snail carries its home on its back, Snail Tales brings stories you will carry with you for life. Our storytelling excites, encourages, inspires, and calms, all in one enchanting journey, and our aim is always to help your children become better storytellers themselves.

A Snail Tales performance employs traditional storytelling as it's been done for countless millennia... but often makes use of puppetry, ventriloquism, live music and magic, too!

Our workshops are divided into two types – storytelling and storymaking. They are especially designed to allow children of all abilities enjoy the arts of public speaking and/or creating without any pressure to write, act, or do anything else they don't want to do. Almost always, this leaves children with a desire to start writing or performing of their own accord.

Ideal for speaking and listening, preparing to write, or even introducing a topic in history, geography, SEAL, RE or PSHCE. Choose from one of our set programmes, or give us a theme and we‚ll research some stories just for you!

“Children are constantly being pushed to write to formula. But if they can get excited by a story, then they don't feel under pressure when asked to write it down... Your work always kicks off some excellent creative activity from my class.”
Yr3 teacher, St Philip's School, about our Little Birds workshops

“We will miss you and your wonderful telling. You are the best storytellers ever.”
Jenna, age 8

“They absolutely loved each session with Snail Tales. Chip and Amy are delightful and work well with children and teachers. I would recommend this type of workshop again.”
Head of Yr2, Suffolk, about our Little Birds workshops

“You had good control, and it was great that the children were actively involved in the story and that so many children were able to participate.”
Pre-prep teacher, Madingley, about a Create-Your-Own

“Kids were very engaged in the dynamic sessions. You found the perfect pitch for their age and ability. Thank you for all your efforts in preparing a great day!”
Yr4 teacher, London, about our Greek programme

“Here is an engaging, thought-provoking troupe which will provide you with everything: education, entertainment and value-for-money.”
Head of English, Sussex, about our Resurrection Myths programme

“It was better than TV!”
Evan, age 6

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