culture – Tom Barry – Storyteller

BjörnÖlf’s Viking Ode

Now the Vikings, as you may say, We hail from Sweden, Denmark and Norway. We are known as fierce fighters Frightening all who catches sight of us. But this is only half the story Yes there is fighting and glory We have taken land and seen war But our lives aren’t all violence and gore.Continue reading “BjörnÖlf’s Viking Ode”

Daily, Small & Local = BIG!!

The Joy of ‘Local’ Some thoughts on daily ‘tweaks’ while #TheBiggerPicture is being shifted. With great responsibility comes the need to get the very most out of what you put in. As a parent of two very active little ones and sharing the roles of primary carer and bread-winner (although barely sharing that role someContinue reading “Daily, Small & Local = BIG!!”

And still you carry on!

But… this system… each day… still gives you lemons.

And each day. Every. Single. Day.

You turn up.

My Secret Sabbatical

My Secret/Accidental Sabbatical. Or the busiest and most productive year of my life. At the age of 16 I stumbled on acting and theatre at college, almost overnight I knew I’d found my career path. Over the preceding 14 years I finished college, delved into the local theatre scene, attended two drama schools and foundedContinue reading “My Secret Sabbatical”