Surrey Storytellers
www.surreystorytellers.co.uk
surreytellers@gmail.com
Surrey Storytellers is a group that promotes the art of storytelling for Adults, Young People and Children throughout the County of Surrey, in England.
Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of entertainment in the world and is also the way societies hand down their histories and values from one generation to the next. It is currently enjoying a revival thanks to a renewed interest in the folk arts which also include music, song and dance. There are lots of storytelling circles and events run across the UK, at which everyone is welcome – either to listen or tell a story of their own.
27th November 2026 at 19.30
King Athelstan with Sarah Cantrill, is a historically funny retelling of the first King of England’s journey from vulnerable boy to powerful ruler, blending wit with the weight of a turbulent age. Through battles, family politics and the brutal realities of Saxon Britain, the story explores both the absurdity and the darkness of a life shaped by war, ambition and destiny. Historically grounded, emotionally rich and shot through with humour and song, this telling uncovers the man behind the crown in the very place he was crowned — Kingston.
Sarah Cantrill is the Artistic Director, Founder and Lead Storyteller for the Kingston-based children’s theatre company, Story Storks. She works closely with All Saints Church and Kingston museum, and is on a mission to tell anyone who will listen the amazing stories of Kingston, the place she calls home.
