Shane Ibbs
A modern-day oral storyteller
“I believe Shane is truly wild and probably the best contemporary storyteller to connect us and our children responsibly with nature”.
Linda Williamson PhD, Folklorist (Scottish Traveller Lore), Author, Editor,Storyteller.
Shane is a modern day Oral Storyteller.
Shane first heard traditional stories as a child from his father. Later in 1997 he went to Canada, while there Shane was invitated through a connection with the indidgenous Metis people, to be part of one of their ceremonies and story sharing circles, a real privalage. This experience not only rekindled his storytelling spark, it also provided a profound shift in his thinking and so the long storytelling journey continued with fresh insight.
In more recent years, Shane has been an invited guest to; the Inaugural Marrakesh International Storytelling Festival, the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, Kenya in the Park, (the largest African festival in Europe), the Glens of Antrim International Storytelling Festival and the Listowel International Storytelling Festival.
Shane has told stories in Canada, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Holland, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland.
A sought-after storyteller, Shane regularly performs at numerous Festivals across the UK and Ireland.
Shane has told stories in places as diverse as; schools, libraries, universities, theatres, mental health settings, alternative education settings, residential homes, an HMP prison, for Mencap, with visually impaired groups, a children’s hospice, men’s groups, bush camp settings, storytelling clubs, and much more.
Welcome. . .
I’ve told a story or two in my time
Over the years I have spoken to audiences young and old, from Cambridge to Canada, Chelmsford to Morocco.
Loved by young and old
I have told stories at several international festivals and numerous UK festivals. I’ve shared stories in a diverse range of locations such as; schools, Bush camps, Universities, Beach hut, an HMP Prison, Canal boat, RHS Wisley and everywhere in-between.
Upcoming Events
Keep an eye out for where you can find me telling stories next.
Check out my Facebook page here!
“After the workshop, I continued to give attention to ‘place’ days later and found myself being surprised by how acute my sense of smell had become”.
— Dr Alastair K. Daniel
Shane is always willing to discuss a visit, whether it is for storytelling or to run a storytelling workshop.
If you’d like to arrange Shane to visit, and to share a seasonal or themed storytelling set, or to run a storytelling workshop, please feel free to get in touch.
Use the contact form found here to request information about Shane’s fees and availability.
If you’re a school, a company or an institution, Shane can tailor his storytelling to engage an audience right across the age spectrum.
If you’d like to hear one of Shane’s stories, keep an eye out on his Facebook page, for any upcoming performances - he’d love to see you there!