StoryFest 2018: The Illusion Of Truth - by Mara Menzies (Asian Premiere) | Peatixtag:peatix.com,2011:12021-11-15T09:37:09+08:00PeatixStoryFest SingaporeStoryFest 2018: The Illusion Of Truth - by Mara Menzies (Asian Premiere)tag:peatix.com,2018:event-3648792018-06-03T20:00:00SGT2018-06-03T20:00:00SGT
THE
ILLUSION OF TRUTH
By: Mara Menzies
Date:
Sunday, 3 June 2018
Time:
8.00pm- 9:15pm
Venue:
The Play Den, The Arts House
Ticket
price: $25
AGE ADVISORY:
Recommended for adult audiences ages 16
and above
No admission for children below 12
years
ADMITTANCE RULES:
All patrons are required to purchase
tickets for admission
Admission is subject to proof of
tickets purchased
1-hr, No Intermission
Latecomers advisory: All latecomers
must wait for suitable cue for seating
No Refunds, no exchange of tickets
Enter worlds
where not everything is as it appears to be. The Illusion of Truth explores our relationship with the truth. How
do we judge others and ourselves? How do we use legends and myth to explain the
natural world around us? These stories will have you sitting on the edge of
your seat. Prepare for an unforgettable experience! Mara Menzies draws from her
African and Scottish heritage to give insight into three fascinating, thought
provoking tales from Kenya, Scotland and Nigeria.
The Changeling (Scottish traveller tale)
A tale of an
infant child who wouldn’t stop crying for he had been ‘taken’ by the faerie
folk. In order to get their true child back, the parents must pass a terrible
test of faith.
Ochosi (Cuba/Nigeria)
The young
hunter Ochosi desires to join the ranks of the Orisha gods. But he must please
the gods with a special gift. And this gift comes with a price he must pay.
The Woman who wanted to Eat Meat (Kenya)
According to
Gikuyu tradition women were not allowed to eat meat. But Washu discovered the
taste of meat and breaks the rules of her tribe. And there are consequences to
bear …
About Maria Menzies
Mara Menzies
is a Kenyan/Scottish storyteller who draws from her rich and diverse cultural
heritage. She has performed and led storytelling workshops around the world
including Kenya, Singapore, Jamaica, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Cuba, USA
and across the UK. Her repertoire is substantial and her children are her two
harshest critics. She is passionate in how stories have the power to challenge
perceptions, to transform and heal. Mara firmly believes that stories will
change our world for the better.Mara Menzies has toured internationally sharing
her particular style of storytelling at schools, festivals and conferences
around the world for the last 10 years. She is Storyteller in Residence at
Craigroyston Primary School, performs regularly at the Edinburgh Fringe
Festival and is founder of the Kwale Heritage Trail, a unique platform for
sharing and celebrating Kenyan stories through art and performance.
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RECORDING
RULES
Unauthorized video and audio recording is not permitted for this event.
Photography without flash and without disrupting the artists/performance
is permitted within reason.
Presented by The Storytelling Centre Limited
and The Arts House
With the support of National Arts Council Singapore
For more info, please visit www.storyfestsg.comUpdatestag:peatix.com,2018-03-29 17:21:432018-03-29 17:21:43Title was changed to "StoryFest 2018: The Illusion Of Truth - by Mara Menzies (Asian Premiere)". Orig#327469Updatestag:peatix.com,2018-03-21 09:41:322018-03-21 09:41:32Venue was changed to "Play Den (The Arts House)". Orig#325437