Bernadette Russell is the author of six non-fiction books for adults and children, storyteller in residence at Lesnes Abbey Wood in London, as well as one of the storytelling team at Butser Ancient Farm Hampshire. As a playwright she has collaborated with DJ Walde (Stranger Things stage show), Euan Maybank (Punchdrunk) Folkdance Remixed (dance theatre company) Teatro Vivo (immersive theatre experts) and Raybel Charters (a maritime heritage community company) and her plays have been staged in many varied venues including the Royal Albert Hall, on board the Cutty Sark and in the street and parks of Sydenham Common. She writes and tells stories about hope and kindness, and about the animals, plants and insects who are our friends and neighbours. Her work has featured on many media outlets including BBC 1 & 2, BBC Radio 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, the Guardian and Observer. Bernadette has told stories and created projects with and for the Royal Albert Hall, National Theatre, Southbank Centre and the British Film Institute amongst others.