"It was a joy to see children of all ages captivated and enthralled by Charlie's exciting story telling. He makes the characters come alive and involves the children in a fun filled way. His repertoire of stories from all over the world is forever growing and he never fails to entertain, amuse, enlighten and teach us all something magical about the art of story telling. Hurry back to see us again Charlie!!!!"

Sally Tarpey - Headteacher on behalf of all the children and staff at St John's Green School, Colchester, Essex.

Bright, traditional stories retold from many cultures.

For Infant, Junior and Lower Sec.
(Yrs. 7 & 8) pupils.

Special sessions for special schools.

And lots of lovely storytelling for libraries.

I would be delighted to answer
any of your questions.

Just get in touch by email or
'phone or fax: 01268 416195

I have an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate
 

Interactive Performances
Rhythmical & Rhyming
Rich Vocabulary
Musical
Workshops
Colourful and Visual
   A Treat of Stories and Songs

Book now for
Christmas 2008

Charlie told a story on BBC Radio
on Christmas morning.


Seasonal staging and special seasonal stories.
Xmas 2005, 2006 & 2007 were fully booked.

2008 - 09 Bookings

I'm taking bookings for
Summer 2008 and beyond.
 

I am supporting The National Year of Reading.
Click on their logo to visit the site.




Click here for examples of Performance
& Workshop timings
 

Please book early

World Book Day 2008

 

The date for World Book Day 2008
is Thursday 6th March.
Click on the logo to go to the official site.
 

Please note that WB Day week gets
booked up at least a year ahead.

 

Talking about The Essex Book Festival
and reviewing the Sunday papers for BBC Essex

Storytelling Evenings

• Bright and colourful storytelling performances that all the family will enjoy.
   
• Let your parents see, hear and enjoy the type of entertainment their children have experienced during the day!

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     It's a great opportunity to:

• meet parents for a social evening
   
• promote your literacy work
   
• sell books
   
• relax and have fun

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     Click here for more details

National Share a Story Month:
May


National Sure Start Month:
June


National Summer Reading Challenge in Libraries:
Throughout the school summer holidays.


Black History Month is held every
October in Britain


Children's Book Week:
First week of October


Arts & Kids Week -
Annual celebration of children's participation
 in the arts. Beginning of October


International School Library Day:
Monday of the last full week of October
 

Read With Me Week
First week of November


I have performances available
for most forthcoming events.

Staying fresh

I like to stay fresh, so many of the quotes on this site are very recent - including this one from Angela Banwell, Forest School, Snaresbrook, London

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"Staff and pupils always know they are in for a treat when Charlie visits - but when he came in May this year he was totally brilliant!

Pupils from 7 to 11 were captivated - you could hear a pin drop - their concentration was absolute.

Of course they liked to join in too. Charlie, having taught for many years, has an excellent relationship with the children - he has complete control - although they can be very excited, he never allows them to "get out of hand".
 

 "Charlie Wilson is the best Storyteller we know."

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Click for schools and libraries booking info.
 

Principal areas for school & lib. storytelling: Essex, Outer London, Herts, Cambs, Suffolk, Kent, Surrey, E.& W. Sussex.
However, further afield very welcome & will negotiate.
For a single day's booking, I will normally travel up to 100 miles from Essex base.
'Phone/fax no. is U.K. +44 or 0044 (0)1268 416195