Fairy Tales: a brief history

Alastair K Daniel


Regions:
Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, London
Notice Period:
Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
Type:
Professional
Fee:
Paid: £60 + travel at 45p per mile
Category:
Humanities
Updated:
7th August 2024

Fairy tales are embedded in contemporary culture so that (for instance) an advertiser’s use of the image of a red cloak among trees is immediately recognisable as a reference to Little Red Riding Hood. In this talk, Alastair explores the history of fairy tales from their origins in the oral tradition, their popularisation through the literary salons of the 17th and 18th century, the impact of the moving image on their popularity, and modern reinterpretations.

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About Alastair K Daniel

Dr Alastair K Daniel is an artist educator, performance storyteller and independent scholar working in the UK and abroad. He gives storytelling performances for adults and children, teaches storytelling and its application in educational contexts, and advises organisations on the strategic use of storytelling and narrative communication. As a storyteller, Alastair’s performances are characterised by an interactive and conversational style, through which a continuing back-and-forth with his audience breaks down expectations around the roles of teller and listener. Storytelling has taken Alastair across the British Isles and beyond, and he has performed and taught in countries including Denmark, Belgium, Poland and Morocco.


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