Launching a day of music inspired by myths, legends and fairytales, acclaimed author and storyteller Nicholas Jubberinvites audiences into the strange, beautiful and sometimes dark world of traditional storytelling.
Drawing on his celebrated books The Fairy Tellers (2022) and Monsterland (2025), Jubber explores why folk tales continue to captivate us — and why they so often carry a monstrous edge beneath their magic.
What to expect
This illustrated morning talk weaves together:
Classic myths, legends and fairytales
Their origins and cultural meanings
The enduring appeal of enchanted and unsettling stories
How storytelling continues to shape music, literature and imagination
Through vivid narration and imagery, Jubber reveals how these tales have been passed down, reshaped and reinterpreted across generations — and why they still resonate so strongly today.
Why attend
A perfect introduction to a day themed around myth and legend
Ideal for lovers of folklore, literature and cultural history
Engaging, accessible and richly illustrated storytelling
A rare chance to hear one of the UK’s most thoughtful narrative writers live
Festival context
This event forms part of the Sheffield Chamber Music Festival, presented by Music in the Round, connecting words, music and imagination across a week of concerts and talks.
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