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an Arabian Nights; 1001 Nights; Sheherazade's Tales story

Sound recording, story; a wonder tale from the epic cycle Arabian Nights, 1001 Nights or Sheherazade's Tales, told by Chirine El Ansary, as part of a 'Book Me' educational event at the Barbican Centre, London, 1st June 2006.

Introduction to Chirine El Ansary by Jan Blake, followed by a story told by Chirine El Ansary. A story about a fisherman, a released genie and rewards of magic fish.

The story is followed by instructions from Ben Haggarty and Barbican Education staff regarding the Book Me event

The Book Me event was a two part event run for families at the Barbican Centre London, as part of their educational provision. The event provided storytelling performances and storytelling workshops, where participants learned to retell oral stories, for family audiences.

audience:- family
    recording quality
condition:- good
completeness:- complete
duration:- 0 hours, 16 minutes, 29 seconds

Performing in the Book Me event were Ben Haggarty, Jan Blake and Chirine El Ansary.

storytelling:- storyteller: Jan Blake
female / British Jamaican / African Caribbean / British / born 18.03.1964

storytelling:- storyteller: Chirine El Ansary
female / Egyptian / Muslim / African / French / born 28.04.1971

storytelling:- storyteller: Ben Haggarty
male / British / born 30.11.1958

origin:- Middle East
Arab world


programming & administration:- administrator; programmer: The Barbican Centre; Barbican Education


storytelling:- London, England: The Barbican Centre: The Pit Theatre
01 Jun 2006
educational event: Book Me


gift from:- The Barbican Centre


©  The London Centre for International Storytelling: 2007
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