Storytelling with Laura Sampson

Please note: x 1 general admission = 1 adult and 1 child.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Down in the forest where nobody goes, a dark path leads down to … nobody knows!

Join British-Caribbean storyteller Laura Sampson [on the spookiest day of the year] for a folktale-inspired adventure, full of beating drums, silly voices and a little bit of magic.

Will we go through the forest, or up into glow-in-the-dark trees, or even (if we’re feeling brave) down to a town where talking skulls tell tall tales by the fire? Come and find out - and bring your imagination with you!

Are you brave enough to come down to Deadtown?

‘Tells stories with bold candidness, sharp wit and humour, with such ingenious creativity that she finds fresh perspective hiding in tales you thought you knew inside out’

Kirsten Milliken, TRACS accredited professional storyteller

Created and performed by Laura Sampson

Image credit: Andrea Aste

Age guidance: This performance is recommended for ages 6+

Content warning: There are no content warnings for this performances.

Interval: There will be no interval for this performance.

Tickets: Tickets are Pay What You Can and available to purchase through Eventbrite

This will be a relaxed performance.

See our Accessibility Guide for information about access in our venue.

Laura Sampson is a British-Caribbean storyteller and writer, based in London. She tells stories of surreal situations and big emotions from all over the world.

For adults, Laura’s unique storytelling style incorporates elements of noh (a medieval Japanese theatre form). She has worked with leading storytelling organisations the Crick Crack Club, StoryJam (UK), and Sagapo Teatro (Italy).

For families, Laura has worked with the V&A, Discover Children's Story Centre, Conductive Music CIC, and Polka Theatre. Her first book, Enchanted Tales, was published in 2023, with a second, Mythical Tales - plus a pop-up Sleeping Beauty - due in Autumn 2025.

laurasampson.co.uk

Instagram: @theotherlaurasampson

City Fringe is our summer series taking place at our Leadenhall Street venue. Expect an exciting mix of theatre, workshops, storytelling, and family-friendly activities, all at affordable prices. Stay tuned — the full season lineup will be announced soon!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Theatre Deli, 107 Leadenhall Street, London, United Kingdom