We cannot underestimate the impact that stories have upon us and our understanding of the world - and this is doubly the case when considering the stories that we share with children. Fairy tales are embedded in western culture and beyond and, in this talk, Alastair unpicks ways in which power is situated in some of the most popular fairy tales, and where these representations have come from, discussing representation in relation to gender, class, age, religion and sexuality.
Views: 208 | Enquiries: 0Dr 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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