The Old Woman the Buffalo and the Lion of Manding - T1845494870Created and told by Jan Blake with music from Kouame and Raymond Sereba. Spanning the centuries from its origins in ancient Mali, discover this inspiring tale of a conflicted king, a jealous first wife, a disfigured buffalo woman and a child with a destiny. Can the words of a passing hunter foretell the future of the kingdom of Mali? Should the king go against reason and hold true to prophecy? The Birth of Sundiata Keita, visionary leader of the great Malian empire, is told across West Africa as a story of kingship and battle. Discover the rarely heard story of his mother, her grandmother and the extraordinary circumstances of this legendary leader's birth. | |
| 18 Oct 13 | The Albany, Outer London :: V294 listing details L0430286903 |
A Cat's Tale - T01580911656Children can join acclaimed story-teller Jan Blake as she performs traditional stories inspired by felines from around the world, with rhythm and percussion accompaniment by Pete Eckford. Suitable for ages four and over. | |
| 22 Feb 11 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L02047727469 |
T841385349Jan Blake is one of the UK’s great storytellers, presenting tales from around the world. This year she brings a calypso flavour to Imagine, with stories inspired by Caribbean folk tales, accompanied by a percussionist and steel pan player. The audience can meet Jan after the show, which is suitable for ages eight and over. | |
| 19 Feb 09 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L1206690111 |
T1862351424Jamaican storyteller [Jan Blake] takes you on a journey through her ancestral roots in West Africa and the Caribbean. | |
| 27 Mar 03 | Pontardawe Arts Centre, Swansea :: V991 listing details L01236286910 |
