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Alex Kanefsky
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Once Upon a Time...
I'm obsessed with stories. I have used different media to tell them, whether writing in books, playscripts, theatre or animation. In particular I have always been a fan of oral storytelling, and see it as one of the most exciting and vital ways to tell different stories.
I have told stories in schools, libraries, tents, caravans, forests, pubs, bookshops and museums. I enjoy telling my own stories, as well as traditional tales from various cultures.
I am no longer performing but I am writing constantly and available for commissions. My style is comic, irreverent and accessible, yet always crafted with respect to an original text or source. My stories are immersive, interactive and theatrical.
See below for some audio versions of my storytelling. For commissions, please contact me
The Gigantic Giant and the Gullible Girl, devised with Darren Clark. First performed at Pegasus Theatre, directed by Katie Boon.
Anansi and the Basket of Stories commissioned by The Story Museum, Oxford. Available in print in 26 Characters: celebrating childhood story heroes
"A wonderfully engaging storyteller, propelling the audience into the world of the story with an infectious enthusiasm."
Joseph Coelho, Poet, Author and Playwright. Children's Laureate 2022
“Alex is a delightful storyteller. He has a warm, animated, approachable and physical approach to storytelling - perfect for all ages from early years to older children.”
Jo Rice, Head of Education, University of Oxford, Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
"The children were captivated by Alex's energy and confidence. They were given the opportunity to help him 'act out' the story and they used simple props in an imaginative manner to represent different objects or settings. This workshop taught the children about 'the art of storytelling', by showing them that with a little imagination, they can all be rowing a boat across the sea, or finding their way through a labyrinth. They found it exciting and enjoyable"
Gemma Streat, Bigland Green Primary School, London
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