Monthly Archives: May 2009

God’s Storytellers – From Milton To CS Lewis And Philip Pullman

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Kinders

Chichester Cathedral chancellor Canon Dr Anthony Cane is exploring his fascination with storytelling in a new series of Chichester Cathedral lectures named “God’s Storytellers – From Milton To CS Lewis And Philip Pullman“. “For many people, stories will mean entertainment … Continue reading →

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Reveiw: His Dark Materials at the Oxford Playhouse

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Kinders

The Oxford Times features a review of the production of His Dark Materials currently running at the Oxford Playhouse. “It’s the daemons, one shadowing each major character, that really make this production. Sinuous, ever-moving puppets are used to create daemons … Continue reading →

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“I Was a Rat” at Seattle Childrens Theatre

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Kinders

Last Friday Seattle Children’s Theatre wrapped up its 2008-09 mainstage season with their 101st world premiere, I Was a Rat!, based on the popular re-worked fairy tale and children’s book by Philip Pullman. Jay at Seattle Metblogs allows his children … Continue reading →

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Bookfest

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Kinders

More information on the bookfest events previously mentioned is now available on the Oxfam website.

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Pullman to visit Oxfam bookshop volunteers

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Kinders

Philip Pullman plans to visit volunteers at the Oxfam bookshop in St Giles, Oxford, as part of the Ox-Tales event in which well-known authors will read their latest stories at an Oxford theatre to raise money for the charity. Pullman … Continue reading →

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