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Summer of Play: Storytelling from Chris Bostock

Chris is a professional storyteller and theatre worker who tells traditional tales from many different cultures, to listeners of all ages. Enjoy stories with a few magic tricks for good measure!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us in the South Lawn Circus Tent to hear stories to delight and wonder from SDH favourite, Chris.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England.

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