“The Stratford Literary Festival worked with Nikky as the Tell Woman two years ago, and were so delighted by her performance that we invited her to join us again. Her stories are magical and entrance the children. She fires their imaginations and takes them into a wonderful world of make-believe. For the Festival, she is a joy to work with. Reliable and delivers exactly what she promises. We hope she'll become a regular part of our programme.” - Annie Ashworth, Stratford on Avon Literary Festival

“Nikky Smedley has as a special ability to communicate with children in a fun and imaginative way through her delightful and imaginative storytelling. Her impish humour appeals to little people and she manages to create a magical and believable world which is fully engaging, believable and relevant to her young listeners.” - Marie McCluskey MBE, Director, Swindon Dance

"The Best Storyteller We Have Ever Had!"

Nikky Smedlet telling childrens stories with puppet

Storytelling for:

Schools - Festivals & events - Libraries & galleries - Other productions

If you are a literary festival, theatre/arts venue or event I can offer you...

A flexible, easy to stage, self-contained Storyteller event to thrill your young visitors under 10. I perform original material, suitable for families, which has been honed over years of touring to venues and events just like yours.

Up to four shows a day, lasting 45-60 minutes each and ideally suited to audiences of 20-30, though it is possible to accommodate more if space allows.

Storytelling and movement workshops for a range of age groups, using humour and spontaneous creativity to get the children really fired up about their own imaginations.

A bespoke contribution combining Storytelling, workshops and my own special brand of physical narrative - to last a day, or longer. I can even offer an “Audience with......” session, giving insights to my time spent playing LaaLaa the Teletubby!..... secrets for your grown-up visitors to enjoy.

Photographs and brochure copy material via email, well in advance of any booking.

All I need is a clear, clean area into which I can fit my GIGANTIC, BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING Storytelling Skirt, and a parking space close enough for me to unload easily .... that’s it!