Storyteller in Residence
Join the amazing Glenn Swift, a storyteller and host, for an exciting time at the Story Place located on the mezzanine of the State Library of Western Australia. If you enjoy picnics, you can also catch Glenn at The Teddy Bear’s Tea Party, at 12:30 pm daily in the Teddy Bear’s Garden. Come and enjoy stories, books, rhymes, and fun literary events. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of words and participate in creating and sharing stories. Everyone is welcome!
Literature Creative Hub
All Ages
The Story Place, State Library of WA
Glenn Swift
Rhymes,
Reading,
Storytelling
30 September - 4 October
Tuesday
30th September
Wednesday
1st October
Thursday
2nd October
Friday
3rd October
Saturday
4th October
Free event
Accessibility Guide
Lighting and Sound
Total blackout (audience)
Lighting level
Indoors, well-lit
Flashing lights
Loud sounds
There may be loud noises in the audience responses
Repetitive noises
Drums
High-pitched tones
Unexpected sounds
Background Music
Interactivity and Participation
Children invited on stage
Audience invited to sing a line of response
Artist goes into audience
Manual activity (e.g. read, draw, sing, paint, construct things)
Individuals can volunteer to read or sing.
Undertake direct movement
Audience invited to clap. Optional responding with sounds or words
Participation in groups/pairs
Parent/carer can support in participation
Capacity for a child slower in their movements to participate
Senses, Emotions and Effects
Distinctive smells
Special effects
Textures
Balloons
Characters express anger
Dialogue driven
Mostly. Involves sounds, actions, stories and pictures.
Props
Attention Span
Intermission/break
Audience may come and go as they please
Introduction
Very short, if any
Children need to sit in one place
Appropriate to make noise/move around
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