The Crocodile and the Monkey & Other Stories

This event is part of the Yorkshire Festival of Story.

What if one hour could take you across an entire continent?

Join master storyteller Mara Menzies for a vibrant, high-energy journey through the heart of Africa, where every tale bursts with rhythm, colour, and life.

You’ll encounter chaotic tricksters, wise elders, and brave, beautiful beasts with each story carrying the humour, heart, and deep wisdom of the culture it comes from. Mara brings to life a tapestry of voices from across the African continent, inviting you to laugh, gasp, and perhaps see the world a little differently by the time you leave.

Perfect for families, schools, and anyone ready to be transported, this is storytelling at its most joyful, rooted in heritage and alive with possibility.