Martin Maudsley Author

Martin Maudsley is a professional storyteller based in Dorset. He tells stories in theatres, festivals, schools, village halls, pubs and outdoors. His repertoire of stories consists of fresh re-tellings of traditional tales from local legends and traditional folk-tales to magical myths and epic sagas. He uses poetry, music and song alongside stories, and often collaborates with musicians other performers. Martin regularly works with local and national organisations providing storytelling performances, tailored projects and creative workshops. Recent clients for storytelling projects include: the BBC, Bristol Festival of Nature, Bristol, Paignton and Chester Zoos, Cheltenham Festival of Science, Dorset AONB, the Eden Project, English Heritage, the Environment Agency, the National Trust, River Cottage HQ, the Soil Association, as well as several regional Wildlife Trusts.

Victoria Topping lives in Bath and has worked as an artist and illustrator since graduating with a BA in Illustration in 2008. She uses multiple textures and images to create her work and uses a fusion of technology and traditional techniques – often using photography, painting, gold-leafing and cut up collage which is then digitally scanned and arranged on the computer. Her work is heavily influenced by music and Victoria aims to give each piece of artwork its own unique soul, through harnessing a blend of spirituality, culture, the cosmos and mother earth.