10.11.2011

magical storytelling as future Story Museum joins Christmas Light Night for first time

The Story Museum is joining in Oxford’s Christmas Light Night for the first time this year, on Friday December 2.  Celebrate a traditional Christmas with storytelling and songs around the Christmas tree in the courtyard. Performance storyteller Katy Cawkwell will weave pictures that linger in the mind and stimulate the imagination. She'll be telling tales of the woman who married the moon and the man who followed a star, the singing fir and the golden branch.

Oxford Harmony, an enthusiastic band of a  local singers, will be singing Christmas favourites and well-known carols, together with St Ebbes’ school choir.

No need to book, just drop in. The event is free. 6.00pm – 7.30pm. For more information visit http://www.storymuseum.org.uk/the-story-museum/christmas-light-night

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about Katy Cawkwell

Katy has been performing professionally since 1996 in venues across Europe.

"...one of the most thrilling and promising of a new wave of younger storytellers" Barbican

about Oxford Harmony

Rooted in the traditions of barbershop, Oxford Harmony performs an eclectic programme of standards brought to life by dynamic four-part a capella arrangements with everything from the Beatles to Leonard Cohen - and, of course, Christmas favourites and well-known carols, all under the musical direction of Kate Doherty.

about Christmas Light Night

Oxford’s museums, Castle, Town Hall, theatres and galleries will throw open their doors to the public for one-off late night viewings of their exhibitions and displays enhanced by special performances. From 5pm - 10pm.