Rachael has over 10 years experience in delivering workshops, stories, and events! She works inclusively, and works specifically to foster creativity, curiousity, and playfulness in everything she does. See what she can do for you today!
Storytelling Parties are a fantastic and imaginative way to bring some magic and fun to your event!
Choose from a list of Rachael’s stories, or have a story written by Rachael to suit your event’s theme!
Rachael has 10 years experience delivering traditional folk tales, and writing stories for specific themed events - including shopping centres, family events, parties, and site-specific locations.
All stories are interactive, engaging children in the story, and encouraging creativity and fun. Rachael also has over 15 years experience in SEN and can feature sensory elements to all her stories, including modifications to suit a range of needs.
To book with Rachael, please select a callback/email with Rachael to discuss availability and your event. She will endeavour to respond in 2-3 working days.
If you have already confirmed a date with Rachael, you can choose to pay a 50% deposit, or full payment option below. If you have confirmed with Rachael, one of these options must be selected to secure your booking.
Example Selection of Rachael’s Folk Story Repetoire
Lazy Tok
Lazy Tok, Lazy Tok, Look inside, look what I've got!
Lazy Tok is a traditional folk tale that is brought to life with props,smells, sounds, and more! This interactive story allows young people to offer an input with a lot of fun and silliness!
How the Rainbow was Made
How was the rainbow made? This traditional Native American story is a beautiful, colourful exploration into how the rainbow was made. Featuring puppets, water spray, bubbles, and interactive elements, discover a magical world in which there is always a rainbow to be found!
Anansi Goes to Lunch
Anansi is one of Rachael’s favourite characters! Hailing from her heritage country of Ghana, this folk tale is a playful story about the trickster Anansi…and how things don’t always go according to plan when pranking his friends!
How Anansi Spider got his 8 Long Legs!
This Ghanaian folk tale looks at how Anansi the spider’s greed is the very reason we have long legged spiders! With sensory elements and lots of interaction, this is a fantastic story about greed and helpfulness!
Want the ultimate party? Look no further! Rachael can tailor a party packed with games, prizes, crafts, and more!
Choose from Rachael’s pre-made themes, or let her know what your thinking and she’ll tailor to you!
Prices start from £175 for basic entertainment, up to £450 for ultimate parties.
Packages are based on up to 25 children/participants, additional participants are cost at £2.50pp. Over 30 participants will require a second entertainer to maintain the best experience for all, and this is prices at an extra £90 for up to 2hr packages, and £140 for parties entertainment over 2hrs, up to 4hrs.
This is not inclusive of the 30min set up time.
£175 packages
1.5 - 2hr entertainment only. Can include a selection of games with sweets prizes (vegan sweets available) or interactive story adventure (with sweets/takeaway prop), and one craft or sensory play (includes bubbles).
Games range from drama/party games and physical games such as ring toss, tin can alley, inflatable limbo etc
Story adventures will be tailored to your theme.
Crafts will be tailored to suit your theme. Example crafts include: creating a memorable bunting decoration for the party person to keep, make your own party hat, decorate your own mirror, create your own story/theme prop or costume piece.
Rachael will be dressed to suit your theme at all parties.
Pre-made themes include: Under the Sea, Mermaids/Fairies, Jungle and Nature explorers.
£250 packages - most popular!
2hrs entertainment only. Includes games with sweets prizes (vegan sweets available) or interactive story adventure (with sweets/little medal), two crafts, sensory play with bubbles/ribbon dancers (or both).
Games range from drama /party games and physical games such as ring toss, tin can alley, inflatable limbo etc
Story adventures will be tailored to your theme.
Crafts will be tailored to suit your theme. Example crafts include: creating a memorable bunting decoration for the party person to keep, make your own party hat, decorate your own mirror, create your own story/theme prop or costume piece.
Rachael will be dressed to suit your theme at all parties.
£300 packages
Up to 4hrs entertainment, split across the party.
Includes games with sweet prizes (vegan sweets available), a gift for the party person of honour, x2 crafts, x1 specific activity workshop or storytelling adventure.
Games range from drama /party games and physical games such as ring toss, tin can alley, inflatable limbo etc
Story adventures will be tailored to your theme.
Crafts will be tailored to suit your theme. Example crafts include: creating a memorable bunting decoration for the party person to keep, make your own party hat, decorate your own mirror, create your own story/theme prop or costume piece.
A gift for the party host can be selected - pamper pack, handmade jewellery to suit your theme, chocolate treats, craft kit.
Specific activities can be created to suit your theme. Dress up fashion show, movement with ribbon dancers to your favourite song, and story building are a few examples.
Rachael will be dressed to suit your theme at all parties.
£450 ultimate packages
Up to 4hrs entertainment, split across the party.
Includes party games with sweet prizes (vegan sweets available) and either physical freeplay game station (limbo, tin can alley, ring toss) or a mega pass the parcel with prizes (prizes can be tailored to suit your theme), a gift for the party person of honour, x2 crafts, x1 specific activity workshop or storytelling adventure, bubble machine and giant bubbles, x20 shots on an instax mini camera.*
Games range from drama /party games.
Physical freeplay games station features a cactus ring toss, tin can alley, inflatable limbo.This is not led by anyone and is free to access throughout the party.
Story adventures will be tailored to your theme.
Crafts will be tailored to suit your theme. Example crafts include: creating a memorable bunting decoration for the party person to keep, make your own party hat, decorate your own mirror, create your own story/theme prop or costume piece.
A gift for the party host can be selected - pamper pack, handmade jewellery to suit your theme, chocolate treats, craft kit.
Specific activities can be created to suit your theme. Dress up fashion show, movement with ribbon dancers to your favourite song, and story building are a few examples.
Bubbles can be slippery! Rachael will bring a tarpaulin, but it is best for outdoors if possible.
x20 shots on instax camera included, add an extra 10 shots at £10. This must be used either by Rachael or a responsible adult.
*Camera must be returned before end of the party.
Rachael will be dressed to suit your theme at all parties.
Whether it’s a party, corporate event, or just a group of friends, why not book a creative workshop and try something new?
From sip n paints, wreath making, to jewellery and crafts - Rachael is an artist with a plethora of skills to pass on to you!
Prices start from £15pp dependant on the craft.
List of workshops on offer
Sip and paint - theme can be decided
Wreath making - spring, summer, fall, winter, or holiday themed
Lino Print Workshop
Jewellery making - beaded jewellery, beaded earrings
Fascinator/Bow - making a decorative head piece
Woven hanging for the home
Want an interactive sensory storytelling session for your event? Whether it’s a community group, school, or event, Rachael has the story for you!
Choose from a range of folk tales, elevate a well loved story, or request a story tailor made that is site or theme-specific. Rachael has also written and delivered stories with PSHE topics, such as the Zones of Regulation, mindfulness, and more.
Prices start from £125
Examples of stories already available:
Folk tales: Lazy Tok, Anansi Stories, How the Crow got his Crooked Beak, How the Tortoise got his Crooked Shell, The Stolen Smell, How the Rainbow was Made.
Based on well loved books: Frida the Rock and Roll Moth, Your Name is a Song, I Hate Everything, Julian the Mermaid, Not Now Bernard, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Our Story Starts in Africa
PSHE: The School Trip (Zones of Regulation), Land, Sea, Sky (Sensory Mindfulness), Express Myself! (Emotions, expression)
Rachael offers a range of workshops for children. Her background is in drama, storytelling, and art, and has worked with ages 0-18 in a range of settings. So, whether it’s a school, event, or community group, Rachael has something for you!
One off sessions
Arts and Crafts workshops start at £6 per child, dependant on the craft
Drama workshops start at £75 for a one hour session
Creative Writing - Story building workshops start at £75 for a one hour session
Weekly After School Clubs
Rachael has a number of offers for schools wanting to offer a 10 week term-time after school club in Drama, Art, or Creative Writing. She is aware of the current financial pressures of both parents and schools, and is open to conversations to try and ensure both an affordable club, and fair wage is delivered.
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