Dragonfly Tales

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world.

It is the merry month of MAY! This episode is all about witches, who love to flit through the moonlight on the eve of May day or Bealtaine. (BeeYALtinna)

They have a bad reputation, but we think they're misunderstood. This story is about how people can be afraid of those who are different. We hope you like our little song, sung by Agatha, Mildred and Nancy. Here are the words:

NOW the moonbeam's dance and play

Cares are only made for day

Spiral through the milky way

Among the endless starlight

 

Hear the music of night’s call

sigh of wood and waterfall

pebbles tiny, mountains tall

in the endless starlight

 

Bless the moon and bless the breeze

Beasts of land and birds of trees

we are all a part of these

We are endless starlight

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Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook 

Guitar & Production by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

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Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world.

This episode is brought to you from Ireland! Leo and I explored the capital city of Dublin, learned about an unsolved crime, did some sight-seeing and had some super Irish grub!

Leo tells a brilliant TRUE story about Dublin Castle.

We then headed west to the beautiful County Mayo, and the mysterious Lough Mask. There are many legends about Loughs in Scotland and Ireland, and Emily's story features a malevolent creature that lurks in the dark waters.

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Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook 

Guitar & Production by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

Sound effects by Uppbeat

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Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast with tales from around the world.

This episode, we feature guest teller Aaron Oliver and the story The Floating Heads.

Aaron is a Prop Maker and Storyteller based in London, passionate about creating stories, whether on the stage or behind the scenes!

Aaron performs for a variety of audiences at venues such as libraries, theaters, community centers and cabarets, telling folk tales and myths alongside original stories.

Aaron also co-runs Elephant Tales, a monthly storytelling for adults (16+) in Elephant and Castle, London.

If you'd like to find out more about Aaron, you can do so here!

Our story is an old tale from the Shona Tribe of Southern Africa. Huge elephant thinks he's the greatest and doesn't need to show respect to anyone. Squirrel has other ideas.

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Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook 

Guitar & Production by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

Sound effects by Uppbeat

Harp Music by Lumiere Tales

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Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo.

We've been away for a while but we're back with the final part of Hans Christian Anderson's Snow Queen! 

In part 3, Gerda must finally face her fears to save Kai. Will she succeed?

Or is it too late?

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Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook 

Guitar & Production by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

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Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Tales a story podcast with Emily and Leo.

Spring is coming! Here in the Northern Hemisphere, it mat feel cold and windy, but underneath the ground the seeds are stirring for Imbolc - the coming of Spring. 

We love to celebrate St Brigid's day by feeding the birds, lighting candles to scare away the dark, or perhaps by making a Brigid's Cross! We found a little video to show you how to make one from paper HERE, or you can try the traditional way and make them from rushes HERE.

Our story - Part 2 of the Snow Queen - continues Gerda's quest to find her best friend Kai. She is getting closer, but what dangers lie in her way? 

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Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook 

Guitar & Production by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

Sound effects by Uppbeat

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Welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.

Happy New Year! It's 2024 and we have so many fabulous new stories and tellers coming your way this year.

We have a big treat for you - a three part story!

The Snow Queen is a wonderful fairytale by the Danish writer Hans Christian Anderson. Anderson wrote many of the famous stories we have grown up with - The Little Mermaid, The Emperor's New clothes, The Ugly Duckling and many more.

You can find out more about Hans Christian Anderson and his wonderful tales HERE and buy them HERE.

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Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook 

Guitar & Production by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

Sound effects by Uppbeat

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Welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.

Thank you all so so much for your patience - we've had a bit of family illness but we're all feeling much better now!

Our story is a sinister tale from Germany, and some believe it really happened! Hamelin is actually a real town and you can find out about it HERE.

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Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand

Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook 

Guitar & Production by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

Sound effects by Uppbeat

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Welcome to Season 5 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.

This episode we decided to let Leo tell his own folk tale, The Wolf and the Nurse. It's a beautiful tale of healing and compassion. Well done, Leo!

Our story is a very old folktale from Slavic folklore about a very famous witch BABA YAGA! She is a bit scary, but she is also quite a complicated character. You can learn more about her HERE.

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Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand

Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook 

Guitar & Production by Andy Grazebrook

Art by Light Creative

Sound effects by Uppbeat

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Welcome to Season 5 of Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children (and grown ups) of all ages.

It’s our Halloween Special!!!!!! Wooooooo! You know we LOVE this time of year!

As with our previous Halloween shows, Leo and Emily will do something that’s not too scary. And then Emily will tell one that is a bit more scary

We also have the return of LISTENERS SPOOKY JOKES! Check out how freakishly funny these folks are!!!!

Leo came up with the idea of something witchy - and you can't get more witchy than the three weird sisters from William Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth'. In the 16th and 17th century, people really believed in evil witches who could curse you and control your fate. If you'd like to know more about the play and the weird sisters you can do so HERE. 

Emily's story is from Brittany in France. Its based on an old tale about the supernatural creature - the Werewolf, but we've changed it somewhat and given it a Feminine twist. You can find out more about werewolves HERE.

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Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook 

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Welcome to Dragonfly Tales, a story podcast for children of all ages.

This episode we welcome young guest teller Magda, who is 11, from Forest Gate London. Magda shares her brilliant story of a very skillful pussycat and her circus tricks! We absolutely love it! 

We also share details of Chewing-gum artist Ben Wilson. Ben has been bringing magic to the streets and landmarks of London for over 10 years and now is lovely art is in peril of disappearing. Please sign his petition HERE and find out more about him HERE.

Our story is a very old folktale that has several versions across the globe - Ethopia, Korea, Japan and China. It is about trust, patience and tenderness - the Tiger's Whisker. You can find a version of it HERE.

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Theme Music by Leo Grazebrook on GarageBand

Storytelling and songs by Emily Hanna-Grazebrook 

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Art by Light Creative

Sound effects by Uppbeat

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