Fairy Tales Storytelling

Storytelling held during the APT9 Summer Festival / January 2019 / Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / Photography: M Pricop, QAGOMA

Storytelling held during the APT9 Summer Festival / January 2019 / Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane / Photography: M Pricop, QAGOMA / View full image

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Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible

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Drop-in to hear classic fairy tales reimagined by storytellers from the Brisbane Fairy Tale Ring.

Storytelling Times & Storytellers

Sat 2 Dec

10.30am – 11.00am | Alexandra McCallum
11.30am – 12 noon | Anne E Stewart
12.30pm – 1.00pm | Sue Robin
1.30pm – 2.00pm | Anne E Stewart
2.30pm – 3.00pm | Sharon Orapeleng

Sun 3 Dec

10.30am – 11.00am | Alexandra McCallum
11.30am – 12 noon | Anne E Stewart
12.30pm – 1.00pm | Alexandra McCallum
1.30pm – 2.00pm | Jenni Cargill-Strong
2.30pm – 3.00pm | Jenni Cargill-Strong

No bookings required. A valid timed-entry Fairy Tales exhibition ticket is required to attend this event.

Image courtesy of the Brisbane Fairy Tale Ring

Image courtesy of the Brisbane Fairy Tale Ring / View full image

The Brisbane Fairy Tale Ring

The Brisbane Fairy Tale ring features passionate storytellers and members who discuss fairy tales’ history and meanings, and offer the opportunity to engage with what is happening in the fairy tale world today. The Brisbane Fairy Tale Ring are proudly affiliated with The Australian Fairy Tale Society.

What to Expect

Here’s what to expect at this event.

Everyone is welcome! Please contact events.plus@qagoma.qld.gov.au in advance of the program if you have any access needs or queries about the event. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit.

Participation and content

  • These storytelling sessions are designed for all ages.
  • A range of fairy tales will be presented by the storytellers.
  • We ask all attendees to be kind, respectful, and courteous to all participants, speakers and staff at this event. This program will be monitored by QAGOMA staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our attendees, speakers and staff.

Sensory aspects

  • Speakers will use an amplified microphone.
  • Background music may be played during the event.
  • There will be a range of seats available including cushions, supportive floor chairs with a back and stools without a back. Please advise staff if you require a chair with a back.
  • The lighting in the exhibition space is dimly lit in areas. Other areas of this event will be brightly lit (you may choose to wear sunglasses).
  • The Gallery air conditioning is set to 21°C to conserve the artworks.
  • This event will be photographed/filmed by QAGOMA staff. If you do not wish to be photographed/filmed, please advise a QAGOMA staff member on arrival.