This
story was specially commissioned for “A
Summer Masquerade” in
“It was a
fantastic and magical event that had everyone captivated”
Inspired by Kit Williams’ “Masquerade”, our story follows the quest of Hare to deliver a token of the Moon’s love to the Sun. We use the traditional art of oral storytelling to bring the tale alive…
The Moon is in love with the Sun
a
nd
pursues him through the heavens.
But the Sun waits for no one so remains
unaware of her love.
The Moon makes an exquisite jewel
as a gift for the Sun and entrusts Hare
to deliver it for her.
Hare
is fast but not very clever and becomes hopelessly lost and confused.
He finds himself in the company of spirits of ai
r,
earth, fire and water who, each in their own way, help him to reach
his goal.
But will the jewel be delivered safely and will the Sun learn of the Moon’s love?
Our performance lasts for approximately 20 minutes and can be told to the whole school. We can also work with smaller year groups to explore “Hare and the Moon’s Jewel” further, tell more stories and enable the children to develop their own tales.
For bookings, costs and to discuss your requirements please contact:
Jane Lambourne 01462 711815 email: guyandjane@talk21.com
Susan Samm 01525 862377 email: susan@storyroots.com
A graduate in Environmental Science, Jane Lambourne started storytelling while working for the Wildlife Trust in Bedfordshire, developing community projects that encouraged school groups and families to visit and understand the countryside. After a break to become a mother she has worked on storytelling events for a variety of environmental organisations, including the Greensand Trust, Ivel & Ouse Countryside Project and Luton Borough Council.
Kit Williams’ elaborate riddle in words and pictures became an international phenomenon in 1979, sending treasure hunters out in droves to discover the secret location of a fabulous jewelled hare buried somewhere in England. The clues led the successful few to Catherine’s Cross in Ampthill Park, Bedfordshire.
Published by Jonathan Cape.
ISBN 0-224-02937-1