International Storytelling Pty Ltd

Churches & Faith Communities

Contact Details

Andy Wright

email 
andy@storyteller.net.au
Phone:
Aus 1300 858 730
NZ 0800 893 156
Aus Mob 0414 377 265

Skype Name; anaruwright

 

 

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""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)

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"Andy was absolutely fabulous. The students and teachers thoroughly enjoyed his humour and the exquisite deliveries of the three contrasting stories. Andy is a true storyteller who enters into the heart of his stories and has his audience in the palm of his hand." St Clement of Rome School

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"enormous thanks for last Sunday. It really was terrific – Speedie Church took off like never before and a huge part of that was your story. Thank you so much for that ministry.” (St Faiths Anglican Church Burwood Australia)

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"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)

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“The feedback from today's Easter Service has been wonderful. You were very well received and your talents appreciated. It was a pleasure to work with you.” (St Stephens School W.A.)

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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

  • "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

  • "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

"That laughter you feel is bubbling in him on stage truly is a part of his personality." Stagedoor UK

"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

“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)

"Even children sit still and listen when this man spins a yarn" Gisborne Herald. NZ

"he brings his fictional characters to life, weaving amusement , delight and wonder into the lives of children of all ages." Rotorua Review. NZ

“Performance is a completely inadequate word to describe the relationship you had with the children" ( Wairoa Public Library)

El jueves estuve ahí… FUE ES-PEC-TA-CU-LAR!!!! I was SPEECHLESS!!! Al final, yo estaba más exhausta que él y me creí todo!!! Olí los olores del cuento, ví los personajes, me asusté, me reí… LO VIVI como le sucedió a todos mis alumnos. Ese día tuve después clase con 3 ro y 5 to año y estaban FASCINATED!!!! Y eso que son adolescentes MUY CRITICOS pero no sé si te contó Andy que hubo APLAUSO SOSTENIDO, honesto, del corazón
I was there on Thursday...it was spectacular! I was speechless! At the end, I was more tired than him and I believed everything! I smelled the smells of the story, saw the characters, got scared, laughed...I LIVED the story as did all of the students. That day I had class afterwards with 3rd and 5th graders and they were FASCINATED!!! And teenagers are very critical, but I don't know if Andy told you that there was a long, honest, applause from their hearts
Te cuento que en primaria las teachers se me están quejando de que no lo vieron a Andy. Tienen pensado repetir experiencia el año que viene?
I want to let you know that the Primary teachers are complaining to me that they didn't see Andy. Have you considered repeating the experience next year? (Colegio Rio de la Plata Buenos Aires Argentina)
Faith

Andy Wright the principal storyteller for the company has worked with a number of faith communities and schools, including Christian, Jewish and Islamic.

His stories include a wide range of religious themes, including biblical narratives, rabbinical stories, and tales of the Houdja amongst many others.

Andy's formal training includes a number of years studying comparative religion, he displays a great deal of sympathy and understanding in his approach to spiritual and religious narratives.
 
Videos & Montage
Why Religious Themed Stories
Types and Ages

 

Please be aware that video and sound recordings do not accurately represent the full impact of live performance

 

Andy often states that one of the inspirations for becoming a storyteller is the gospel of St John, and the "word becomes flesh". Before the modern age of books, stories of our faith were flesh and blood, they lived and grew with us, guiding us on our life journey towards God. To experience the stories of our faith in such a way is a powerful and meaningful experience.

Childhood, and religious experiences form a rich part of the stories professional story teller Andy Wright tells to audiences around the world. “Alas!”, the story teller says “nasty things happen in life, not everyone lives happily ever after”. We see the microcosm of life experiences reflected in Religious stories, take the story of King David, and you see, all the human frailties encapsulated in one man, who still manages to have a loving relationship with God”.

Andrew’s stories are a celebration of the faithful life, the difficulties and joys of our spiritual odyssey. Able to paint pictures with his words, Andrew takes us on a pilgrimage joining a world of Saints, Spiritual Heroes, and personal redemption stories, leading us on our own journey towards the centre of God.

 

 

For Junior audiences there are re-tellings of traditional stories with full audience participation including ‘David and Goliath’ ‘Noah’s Ark’, 'tales of the Houdja' and 'Rabbinical Stories'.

For older audiences there are longer more traditional retellings of religious narratives including the lives of the saints, scriptural heroes and other seminal religious figures such as the Baal Shem Tov. There are also a number of stories that lead into wider theologicl discussion such as the problem of evil.

Andy also provides a number of workshops based on the concept of the story pilgrimage and the ability to retell our own story and to experience a deeper understanding of our own journey towards the heart of God.