Storytelling Concerts

Featuring Kathy Jessup

Kathy has been telling tales all her life and she credits her Irish ancestry for giving her the gift of Blarney. For nearly twenty years, she has devoted herself to storytelling as both a career and a passion. As an experienced performer, she presents her stories in a relaxed humorous atmosphere, building an instant rapport with listeners of all ages.

Many of Kathy's original stories come from her own imagination and experience. When searching out folk tales, she enjoys learning stories from around the world, and is especially drawn to those from her ancestral homeland, Ireland.

Although she's been telling stories for years, Kathy never ceases to be amazed by the power of storytelling. Both adults and children find themselves totally captivated as the words and images of a great story unfold. Whether they reveal an age-old truth, a cautionary tale, or a rollicking adventure – Kathy's stories never cease to engage, enlighten and entertain.

Over the years, Kathy has performed at schools, libraries, concerts and festivals across Canada. Getting several hundred people to sit still and listen might seem a daunting task to some, but Kathy thrives on the experience! When featuring her own stories, she loves to share insights into the creative process, explaining how the smallest idea can grow in to a tellable tale.

First I like to capture my audience's interest by telling them a story, says Kathy. Once they're hooked, I take them on a backward journey, so they can understand how the story came to be. It gets them excited about creating their own stories.

Storytelling concerts can be adapted to accommodate all audiences, a variety of venues, time requirements and special requests.