Upcoming Performances and Workshops

Brontë Babies - South Square Centre, Thornton

A monthly session for 0-4 year olds, to introduce them to the sensory world of the Brontës. There will be things to touch, see, hear, and maybe even smell. During these relaxed sessions, babies, toddlers and their adults are encouraged to play and explore together. There will also be a 15 minute storytelling session with music and song and space for parents to chat and (if they want to) share their experiences in a friendly, no-pressure environment.
Free but BOOKING ESSENTIAL.
Next sessions:
11th December. For booking info contact 01274 834747

Learning to Play - Brontë Parsonage Museum

Join Sophia Hatfield, the Brontë Parsonage’s Storyteller in Residence, for a live performance of her latest work, followed by a post-performance discussion with refreshments. 

Parenting is a rocky road for all who venture across it. Yorkshire folklore tells of a deadly black dog, known as the Barguest, who roams the moors - a dark omen for any traveller unfortunate enough to cross its path. Tales of caution are a common feature in Yorkshire folklore, people caught out by their own foolish expectations, trapped by the expectations of others, or besieged by the ‘black dog’. The stories we tell ourselves shape who we are as parents, but what if we've been telling the story wrong? Through a unique mix of music, songs, and storytelling, inspired by Yorkshire folk tales and the legend of the Barguest, mother and storyteller Sophia Hatfield asks, does the black dog really want to hurt us? Does he want to warn us? Or does he just want us to play? Join Sophia for an honest account of early motherhood, folk tales with a contemporary twist, and inspiration from the Brontë story, as she reframes her experiences of motherhood with wit, invention, and playfulness. 

Saturday 14th December 2pm - 3:30pm - Brontë Event Space, Old School Room, Haworth
Book here OR email bronte@bronte.org.uk

You can read more about the process of making of this piece through ‘Letters to Charlotte’.

Festive Fables and Jolly Jingles - Wednesday 18th December, 4.30pm at Down Town, Burnley

Meet a little fir tree on a big adventure, help a plucky robin find her singing voice and take a snowy winter holiday with the town mouse and the country mouse.
Filled with seasonal cheer, this festive treat proves that stories and memories make the most wonderful gifts year upon year.

Perfect for children aged 3-8, but entertaining for the whole family. All ages welcome!

Book your free tickets by calling in at Down Town (above New Look in Charter Walk Shopping Centre) or online HERE