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I Have two main characters who perform as Story Tellers Williams Wordmonger and Kamishibai Man
kamishibai Man
Japanese Kamishibai Theatre, thrived in the 1950’s with over 3000 sweet salesmen practising the art of Picture card storytelling, from the back of a two wheel bike!
Alas with the arrival of television and fast foods, Kamishibai died.
Till now, the Hatton gallery in Newcastle Together with Seven stories commissioned me to make and perform with a Kamishibai Theatre to advertise their Exhibition “Through Eastern Eyes”. I wrote the first story and drew the picture cards for my story, called “Two Brothers” about how Kamishibai came to be. It was performed for the first time at the Hatton Gallery, to great acclaim.
I have been using Kamishibai with Philosophy for children (P4C)as a stimulus for debate. This has been in conjunction with Michelle Whitworth of the "Lifelink Project" Through Age Concern North Tyneside. I also gave a talk at the Storytellers Association convention in April last year.
I have acquired and written further stories, recently commissioning a local Artist to Illustrate "Dusty feet" the latest story, about a smelly king. I have performed on the streets of Newcastle and and Northampton and for Her Majesty the Queen at Scunthorpe Try my delights it will leave a sweet taste in the mouth, I Guarantee !!!
Williams Wordmonger
Commissioned Initially for Seven stories as a one off Williams was revived last year for a six week stint at Seven stories. Telling stories, rhyming, singing songs and generally interacting with children and adults to get them interested in words. He carries his portable peddlers pack on his back as a mobile resource encouraging children to play with words. He also does workshops in schools using I.T. or just a pencil!
