Sankofa
is the mystical African bird who looks back to the past, with an egg
in its beak, as it moves forward into the present :
'It is not taboo to look back and pick up what you have forgotten'.
Sankofa
Stories are first person dramatised monologues, based on real
characters from black experience/ history. They are hour - long
workshops each featuring two dramatised black history figures,
audience questions and answers, and teaching notes. These are for
schools and organizations.
Workshops:
We
offer bespoke workshops to groups and organizations, drawing on our
skills and experiences. They can include: drama, creative expressive
workshops exploring topical issues, self/ identity, poetry and
storytelling/ making, African history, issue based drama. We also
deliver poetry and storytelling performances and have a repertoire of
Caribbean, African, British and American poems, speeches and stories.
All done with our ethos of the celebration, promotion and education
of African and African Diaspora cultures.
Current Events
Come and join us for this taster of fun interactive storytelling, in a friendly environment. Book your spaces by emailing kuumbania@yahoo.co.uk
Lift access and light refreshments available.
We look forward to seeing you!
Our past courses include:
- An Introduction to Storytelling
- What's Your Story? What new stories do you want to create in your life? (An introductory course of six weekly sessions exploring your 'life journey' using creative expressive dramatherapy and theatre techniques).
All sessions are facilitated by a trained dramatherapists or theatre practitioner in a fun, safe supportive environment. Come and join us!
