The Writers of Wales Database

MAXEY, FRANCIS

3 Church Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1NY
Tel: (029) 2023 0157
Mobile: 07831 381338
Website: www.francismaxey.co.uk
Email: francis.maxey@ntlworld.com

Storyteller. Teacher. Moved to Cardiff in 1982 and has been performing for 25 years as a clown and actor. He has been storytelling using traditional stories and running related projects in schools throughout Wales. The shows are a mixture of stories, riddles and music. They are lively, interactive and fun. He tells Welsh and European tales, with some international material. How works with other artists including musicians, visual artists and other storytellers. As well as performing, he leads workshops in storytelling, creative writing and performance in schools, and regularly leads extended workshops with both children and adults. He tours with ’Beyond the Border Storytelling Company’. 

Eligible Writers on Tour subjects offered:

1. Storytelling shows for schools and public audiences
2. Workshops in a) storytelling and performance
b) informative creative writing from the oral tradition
3. Project storytelling

AGE RANGE: All 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Cups of tea. Vegetarian.