By Word of Mouth

A sampler of stories, gathered from work, clubs and schools. From professional performances to personal anecdotes. From young and old and many different cultures.

A look at how stories help us make sense of our experience, with storytellers from around the world sharing tales of hardship and dreams

A great time is had by all as parents rediscover the skills and delights in telling stories. There's also Eileen Colwell, a pioneer storyteller still going strong.

Teenagers, a Guyanan storyteller, an Indian dancer, and school children use music, words and dance to create new and old stories weaving together old and new meanings