April 2nd - Kelly Kanayama performs, 'If you ever leave me'

In the first half of Tales from the Undercroft in April, one of our regulars, Kelly Kanayama will be performing:

If You Ever Leave Me


A mother.

A daughter.

And a tower.

All in the middle of a forest that could be magic.

Think you've heard it before?

Think again...

If You Ever Leave Me retells Western folktales of murder, passion and betrayal from an Asian-Pacific perspective to present the familiar as you’ve never heard it before. Kelly Kanayama draws on her Japanese-Filipino-Hawaiian upbringing for a visceral exploration of the family ties that bind us (in every sense of the word), the sacrifices we make in pursuit of a happy ending, and the stories we carry with us – whether or not we mean to.

Audience feedback:
"Beautiful"
"Drew me in!"

Kelly Kanayama

In the second half of the evening it will be tales from the floor. No theme, just what ever takes your fancy. Let me know if you wish to tell as spaces might be limited.

Try to be there by 7.30 for an 8.00 start lest Jim actually comes to the Undercroft for a change and has your guts for garters

Dave Tonge - The Yarnsmith