Links to Short Sample Video clips click on pictures below
Links to sound samples from various live radio interviews below
| 1. The Hobyahs |
| 2. Mr Fox |
| 3. Singing Turtle |
| 4. Little Dragon |
| 5. Anansi |
| 6. Glasses |
International Storytelling Pty Ltd
Sharing stories between cultures Australian Company Number 123 128 941
Andy Wright the principal storyteller for the company has been telling stories around the world over the last two decades. He is committed to helping children and adults discover their own stories and celebrate their own culture and the culture of others.
He has performed in theatres, schools, churches, kindergartens, libraries and to numerous conferences, and festivals.
Andy uses his storytelling to promote literacy, reading, and the love of literature. Most importantly he portrays a sense of fun, mixing a fine blend of humour with true emotional pathos.
As well as folk and fairy tales, Andy tells a number of personal stories about growing up in a provincial city. Many of these tales contain traditional elements of odyssey and journey with a dash of stand up comedy, and life experience with extra punch, well suited to mixed audiences.
Andy has worked with business groups and companies to improve workplace communication and vision.
For teenagers and adults, Andy performs a variety of horror stories, guaranteed to please and scare.
For church audiences Andy has a variety of biblical retellings and other religious themes.
Links to Short Sample Video clips click on pictures below
Links to sound samples from various live radio interviews below
| 1. The Hobyahs |
| 2. Mr Fox |
| 3. Singing Turtle |
| 4. Little Dragon |
| 5. Anansi |
| 6. Glasses |
Contact Details Andy Wright The Shah of Blah Email andy@storyteller.net.au Phone: Aus 0414377265 NZ 07 5444499 Skype Name; anaruwright
Reviews
"Listen to one of Andrew's stories and you're transported to a world of weird and wonderful characters of every shape size and personality."
Rotorua Review. NZ
Reviews
"That laughter you feel is bubbling in him on stage truly is a part of his personality."
Stagedoor UK
Reviews
"He kept the children engrossed in the performance with interactive stories that included full audience participation"
Tokoroa Press. NZ
"Able to paint pictures with his words and actions. ... His shows are intense and physically demanding."
Waikato Press. NZ
References and Comments
Thank you for a wonderful interactive storytelling session. The children's belly-laughs were heard throughout the school! They really enjoyed it.
Makara Model School
"we would like to sincerely thank you for your energetic, uplifting and very moving storytelling session. You were able to clearly capture the essence of exactly what happened during Holy Week."
Ursula Frayne Catholic College
"That laughter you feel is bubbling in him on stage truly is a part of his personality."
Stagedoor UK
Recent Reference
"Students (and staff) were engrossed with the stories and enjoyed your energy and theatrical performance. Story telling is such and interesting way to open up a range of literature to students."
Camberwell High School
Review
“His stories are simple that so many people can relate to - the glory of scoring the winning try, the horror of having a tooth knocked out, the ignominy of having to wear glasses that looked like they had been cut from the bottom of milk bottles."
NZ Press Association
Review
"Even children sit still and listen when this man spins a yarn"
Gisborne Herald. NZ
Review
"he brings his fictional characters to life, weaving amusement , delight and wonder into the lives of children of all ages."
Rotorua Review. NZ
Review
"Andrew has taken the events of Palm Sunday, through to Easter Day and handled these powerfully and sensitively for children ... well versed in the tradition and theology of the wider church. He has been able to adapt his approach to suit his audience"
Te Hapara Anglican Church
For brief Workshop details (click here)
Australian Company Number 123 128 941
Recent Reference
"Thank you for a wonderful Grimms grimmest storytelling session at Melton on Halloween night. We have had great feedback from children and parents who attended"
Melton Library Australia
Recent Reference
"The girls and teachers were effusive in their praise and thoroughly enjoyed their time with you."
Chilton St James School NZ
Recent Reference
"Thanks for the great show yesterday! I received great feedback from all who attended."
Weymouth Intermediate NZ
Recent Reference
"The students all had a great time and learned a lot about storytelling, which they’re hoping to demonstrate when they tell their own stories."
Box Hill Tafe Australia
Recent Reference
"We have great feedback on the event... Everyone
seemed to enjoy your interactive multi-cultural style!"
Casey-Cardinia Library Australia
Recent Reference
"Just want to say thanks so much for a legendary performance. The kids loved it! Great combination of stories too! Everyone here is raving about you!"
Huntingtower School Australia
Recent Reference
"We had Andy Wright out entertaining our 7-9 students on Friday. He did a marvellous job, he really brings stories to life, particularly horror stories"
Scoresby Secondary Australia
Winner
Best Performance
2007
Mount Maunganui
Buskers Festival
