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Empowering Young Minds through Storytelling and Drama

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Telford's young population is thriving with creative energy thanks to Moonstruck Astronaut's innovative workshops. Hannah de Quincey, the Artistic Director, emphasizes the importance of accessibility and community engagement through the co-creative endeavors. By offering subsidized prices and early bird offers, the workshops ensure every child feels supported and included. The project, funded by Arts Council England, aims to uplift and unite the community through storytelling and drama.

Key Takeaways:

  • Moonstruck Astronaut's workshops are designed to boost self-confidence, self-expression, and performance skills in young people aged 8-14.
  • The Telford Tall Tales project offers two main workshops: a Saturday storytelling workshop and an evening drama workshop, both targeting a specific age group.
  • The workshops are led by professional local artists and provide a space for children to make new friends and have fun.
  • The project aims to increase community engagement and accessibility through its co-creative approach.
  • Feedback from the project in 2025 highlights the positive impact on children, praising the workshops' ability to develop storytelling skills, make new friends, and encourage their minds and voices.
  • Subsidized prices and early bird offers ensure that every child who attends can participate in the workshops.
  • The project has received positive feedback, with 100% of attendees or their parents recommending the workshops to others.

Statistics:

  • The Saturday storytelling workshop costs £20 per child, with an early bird offer available up to 5pm on 8 September.
  • The evening drama workshop costs £60 per child for the entire program, with an early bird offer available up to 5pm on 15 September.
  • The workshops are held at Telford Minster, Meeting Point House, Southwater Square, Telford TF3 4HS.
  • The Telford Tall Tales project has received funding from Arts Council England.
  • Feedback from the project in 2025 shows:

+ 100% of attendees or their parents found the workshops "Excellent" or "Wonderful".

+ 100% of attendees or their parents would recommend the workshops to others.

Sources:

  • Moonstruck Astronaut website [moonstruckastronaut.com](http://moonstruckastronaut.com/)
  • Telford Tall Tales Storytelling and Drama Workshops on Eventbrite [TelfordTallTalesStorySaturday.eventbrite.co.uk](http://TelfordTallTalesStorySaturday.eventbrite.co.uk) and [TelfordTallTalesAutumnWorkshops.eventbrite.co.uk](http://TelfordTallTalesAutumnWorkshops.eventbrite.co.uk)
  • Hannah de Quincey, Artistic Director, Moonstruck Astronaut

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