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Life after ‘Tyi Wara’……

Posted on March 8, 2012 by TotoTales

‘Tyi Wara – The Earth Hero’ Success at Storytelling Centre!!!!! Well, it’s not quite over yet!!! Putting on any show is stressful. I don’t know anyone who hasn’t gone through the ups and downs while creating a production/performance art for … Continue reading →

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Black people don’t DO theatre!

Posted on January 24, 2012 by TotoTales

When I first started Toto Tales I shouldn’t have been surprised to find out that I was in fact a genuine bona fide ‘ethnic’. But yup! That is just what I am and will be positioned for quite some time … Continue reading →

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Creating a show (part 2)

Posted on December 12, 2011 by TotoTales

So, it has been a while since the first blog was posted and things have been happening. We have our premiere booked: It is part of the Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival (MESP) 2012. Our venue is the wonderful, … Continue reading →

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African Storytelling on Orkney, the Scottish isles

Posted on October 2, 2011 by TotoTales

I was invited up to Orkney to visit some of the local schools as part of Black History Month and so this morning, I packed my props, my stuff, promptly forgot the camera and headed to the airport. I jumped … Continue reading →

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Books for babies…..storytelling a must!!!

Posted on September 24, 2011 by TotoTales

Research has shown and common sense dictates that a child who is accustomed to hearing stories of talking trees, wizards and wicked queens, magical lakes, explorers and adventurers is far more likely to WANT to read stories about them too. … Continue reading →

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