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Tales told in tents – stories of Central Asia
Tales Told in Tents – Stories of Central Asia by Sally Pomme Clayton and Sophie Herxheimer (Frances Lincoln 2004/2006) tells little known myths and fairytales evoking mountains and steppe, the Silk Road, the important role storytellers have in nomadic societies, and why stories are more valuable than gold! “A lovely book about the magic of stories told from memory….Clayton shares stories, riddles, proverbs and snatches of song…” Washington Post “These vivid reconstructions of nomad tales by a professional storyteller are beautifully illuminated by folk-like paintings, and together they give us access to some of the treasures of these lands. This is a splendid book.”Books for Keeps. Sally Pomme Clayton has been…
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Persephone
“Sally Pomme Clayton’s Persephone is deeply affecting… dramatically described in visionary pictures as well as words. “ The Times No flowers. No plants. No sunshine. When Hades carries Persephone down to the Underworld, her mother Demeter curses the Earth for hiding her. Everything stops growing and it is winter all year round. Persephone must return to Earth. But how can spring return when winter reigns? “Clayton employs vivid imagery, powerful emotions and loads of action to convey adventure, grief, love, drama and the circle of life. Dialogue is crisp and accessible, while retaining just a hint of the formality expected of gods and goddesses. A beautiful retelling of an enduring myth.” Kirkus “Sally…
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Commissions
Sally Pomme Clayton creates unique stories, performances, scripts, lyrics, publications, linking to exhibitions, festivals, buildings, events, and sites, for arts organizations, businesses, galleries, theatres, and museums. She has been commissioned to create work for: Brent Libraries (2023); Omnibus Theatre (2019); Totally Thames (2018); The Tower of London (2018); Hillingdon Libraries (2017); Wellcome Collection (2016); The National Gallery (2014); The Royal Shakespeare Company (2013); The London Philharmonic Orchestra (2012); The Swedenborg Society (2011- 2012); The British Museum’s ‘A History of the world in 100 objects’ (2010 – 2011); Joglaresa (2009); The British Library (2005); WOMAD (2004); The Unicorn Children’s Theatre (2004 and 2000); Southbank Centre (2003 and 2002); Welsh National Opera (2002): Chichester…
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Families
Enter a world of wonder and enquiry with the whole family. Storytelling reaches across generations and brings them together. Pomme thinks that telling stories for families is deeply important and creates a special circle of listening that has lasting effects. An adult listening to a story helps a child listen; a child’s enjoyment of a story is enjoyment for an adult, and both adult and child begin to value stories more. They they take the story away, talk about it together, share it, and it becomes a memory seed that grows inside them both. Pomme performs for families in libraries, museums, festivals, schools, galleries, theatres, parties, halls, art and heritage…
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Cupid have mercy
Audience – adults and over 14 Length – flexible 30 – 70 mins Make a booking When Cupid looses his arrow – passion follows. His love-dart leaves lusting Gods, desperate Goddesses, pining mortals, yearning trees, and even makes the Sun fall in love! The whole Universe is at Cupid’s mercy. These hilarious, mysterious, and entertaining ancient Roman myths are perfect for a party or celebration. The poetry of Ovid, and his fiery, romantic, often darkly comic, cruel tales, are brought to life in Sally Pomme’s dynamic performance. Follow Cupid as he flies around the world making Gods fall for beasts, humans for flowers, trees for nymphs, stars for humans. Cupid…
