Storytelling at Emerson

06/09/2026

29/08/2026

05/08/2026

once upon a lifetime
20th Sep -2nd Oct
Weaving together biographical Stories and traditional wondertales into one performance

30/07/2026

A HOT TIME FOR STORIES! THE SUMMER MUSE-LETTER OF THE SCHOOL OF STORYTELLING IS OUT! LINK IN COMMENTS.

25/07/2026

Free and available for all to watch until 18th August - Folktales for The Living Earth.

The Storyteller for the Earth project : brought together two acclaimed storytellers — Rona Mentari (Indonesia) and Roi Gal Or (United Kingdom) — in a cross-cultural performance to explores humanity's relationship with nature through folklore passed down for generations.
The project began with online workshops, collaborative sessions, and deep research, where both storytellers exchanged folk tales, cultural perspectives, and reflections on ecological themes. This collaboration deepened during an in-person artistic residency in Indonesia, where they refined their craft and built a richer, closer cultural dialogue. The result is a performance enriched by Wayang Suket (traditional visual storytelling) and live ethno-music from local musicians — creating an immersive experience where tradition and urgency meet.
This isn’t just about listening to stories. It is a creative response to the ecological crises, turning to timeless wisdom of Indonesian and British folklore to address climate anxiety, environmental degradation, and our lost connection to the land.
Presented with support from the Connections Through Culture Grant 2025 by the British Council — fostering creative collaboration and cultural exchange between artists across the UK and the Asia-Pacific region.

21/07/2026

Roi musing on storytelling and ROI Return of Investment 😊 Shared from Roi’s new instagram page.
https://www.instagram.com/storytellingcourses

Sometimes my students ask me if I know my name ROI, is most famous for the acronym Return On investment). I often answer to explain why storytelling is indeed the best investment they will ever make.

Algorithms fight for seconds of your attention but great stories survive for centuries in our souls.

Stories only increase in value! Every time you practice telling them you and others can learn something new.

Stories compound interest - Tell one person and you have created a memory, if they tell three others you have a shared value and if they all continue sharing ten years later you have passed on an inheritance everyone can actually carry.

You can share your stories many times, and still get to keep them.

The best investments in our lives aren’t measured in pounds. They are measured in smiles, goosebumps, meaningful conversations, friendship bonds, and the number of times someone says, “Tell that story again.”

So what should you invest in? I would recommend - give yourself or your loved ones a true once upon a lifetime of a gift - more precious than gold…

A storytelling course with me (ROI) www.roigalor.com

19/07/2026

Storyteller for the Earth: Folktales for the Living Earth is now available to watch online.

Experience a unique storytelling performance by Rona Mentari (Indonesia) and Roi Gal Or - United Kingdom), exploring how traditional stories can inspire new conversations about nature, climate, and our shared home.

🎥 Free online screening
📅 Available until 18 August 2026
🌐 storytellerfortheearth.com

Wherever you are in the world, we invite you to listen, reflect, and rediscover the wisdom carried through stories.

13/07/2026

Step into the deep magic Beyond Words. Our flagship course in part time modules!