As part of a new series of Autumn Workshops presented by Galway Arts Centre and Cúirt International Festival of Literature

A 2 hour workshop exploring the art of oral storytelling, composition, and expression, hosted by Órla Mc Govern, storyteller and Artistic Director of Moth & Butterfly. Over two hours, using writing, improvisation, and conversation, we will explore a tapas of tips and techniques used in the rich artform of storytelling.

Órla Mc Govern is an award-winning Storyteller, Writer & Performer based in The West of Ireland. She has told and performed all over the world at venues large and small, from the Forests of Finland to the Glens of Antrim. She is Artistic Director of Moth & Butterfly; a storytelling & improvisation collective that hosts worldwide events and a biennial festival. Órla plays have been produced on more than one continent, including productions at Origin First Irish NYC (‘Kitchen’), Cúirt/Fregoli, Galway (‘Tick Tock’ & ‘Wristbands’) and 24 hour plays Abbey Theatre/DYT (‘Lyubov’ Eto Tsirk’). She performs as an actor for theatre, film and tv, and also makes original work. She is an artist with BLAST, and Poetry Ireland's Writers In Schools'. Órla has written two children’s books (The History Press): ’Dublin Folk Tales For Children’, and ‘Wild Waves And Wishing Wells’.

She is a member of Storytellers of Ireland, The Ohana Collective, and the Interface Inagh community in Connemara. www.orlamcgovern.com (http://www.orlamcgovern.com/)

This workshop requires a minimum of 5 participants to go ahead. If this number is not reached, we will notify you and provide a full refund.

Accessibility & Assistance

When booking your place please let us know in advance of any special requirements so we can make your visit as enjoyable as possible. Please phone +353 (0) 91 565 886 or email info@galwayartscentre.ie to let us know of any special requirements.

Please be advised the workshop will take place on the second floor which is currently not wheelchair accessible.

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