Storyteller-in-Residence
Storyteller and host extraordinaire Glenn Swift invites you to The Story Hub: a warm, welcoming space for stories, books, rhymes and literary events at The Story Place on the mezzanine level of the State Library of Western Australia. Come and bask in the glorious glow of words as you listen, imagine, build and share stories inspired by some of your favourite books.
All Ages
Glenn Swift
29 September - 3 October
Tuesday
29th September
Wednesday
30th September
Thursday
1st October
Friday
2nd October
Saturday
3rd October
Free event
Accessibility Guide
Lighting and Sound
Total blackout (audience)
Lighting level
Indoors, well-lit
Flashing lights
Loud sounds
There may be loud noises in the audience response
Repetitive noises
Drums
High-pitched tones
Unexpected sounds
Background Music
Interactivity and Participation
Children invited on stage
Audiences are invited to sing a line of response
Artist goes into audience
N/A
Manual activity (e.g. read, draw, sing, paint, construct things)
Individuals can volunteer to read or sing
Undertake direct movement
Audiences are invited to clap. Optional responding with sounds/words
Participation in groups/pairs
Parent/carer can support in participation
Capacity for a child slower in their movements to participate
Senses, Emotions and Effects
Distinctive smells
Special effects
Textures
Balloons
Characters express anger
Dialogue driven
Mostly, involving sounds, actions, stories and pictures.
Props
Attention Span
Intermission/break
Audiences may come and go as they please
Introduction
Very short if any
Children need to sit in one place
Appropriate to make noise/move around
