Inspiring reading through drama, play and storytelling.

What does Stories & Starlight offer?

After School Clubs

Storytelling after school clubs in Brighton and in schools in Sussex. Bring stories to life with drama, play and creativity.

School Workshops

Immersive learning workshops around any theme or learning objective.

Subscription Box Book Club

Coming soon!

Holiday Clubs

Stories by the Sea beach days

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What is Stories & Starlight all about?

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Take my poll to help me choose a book! I’m having fun thinking about what book to focus on for my storytelling book club… so many books my head is spinning! 📚 What type of story do you think would work well?
✨Meet me! A little behind the scenes as to why I've started Stories & Starlight 📖✨... I've been a teacher for over 12 years, including being a primary teacher and specialising in SEN teaching. My absolute favourite part of teaching has always b
✨BRAND NEW after-school club at Saltdean Lido! ✨ Step inside a story at my new Storytelling Club, designed to inspire reading through drama and creativity. If your child loves drama, telling stories and imagination, then this is the perfect after-sc
✨It’s Storymaking Monday! Every Monday I post an idea for a story. You can dream it, write it, tell it, draw it or share it - you decide. 🧭 You’re off on an adventure – but where is the best place to start? 🏘️ A cosy seaside
✨It’s Storymaking Monday! Every Monday I post an idea for a story. You can dream it, write it, tell it, draw it or share it - you decide. 🐲 There are all sorts of dragons in the world…but a dream dragon is a tiny, purple dragon who si
☀️Very excited for my holiday club to be featured in @little_sussex ‘s August newsletter! Stories by the Sea summer holiday club will be full of beach exploration, drama and storytelling adventure - there is still time to sign up now at www.st