Summer of Play: Storytelling with James and Jasper
Join Local storyteller and author, James, and his friend Jasper the Dragon as they play games and tell tales this summer at Trelissick. As Cornwall Heritage Trust's resident storyteller, James has been entertaining audiences of all ages around...
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- Free event (admission applies)
Join Local storyteller and author, James, and his friend Jasper the Dragon as they play games and tell tales this summer at Trelissick.
As Cornwall Heritage Trust's resident storyteller, James has been entertaining audiences of all ages around Cornwall. Working with North South Theatre and the National Trust each year, James has been exploring play and storytelling with a focus on history and heritage.
With different activities scheduled throughout the week there’s there are so many reasons to play on repeat at Trelissick this summer.
Summer of Play activities are free (normal admission applies), so you can try them all and come back again and again. Dogs on short leads are permitted in the garden at Trelissick, keeping paws on paths.
Summer of Play is supported by Pokémon.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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