The story cellar
Liz Felton is a freelance writer and theatre director based in Bristol and North Somerset. She has written two brand new shows for Bristol Old Vic Theatre School currently finishing their tour of Bristol and South West schools and theatres.
Previous productions for BOVTS include The Elves & The Shoemaker, Wilda & The Winter Whirlwinds, Sammy & The Sea Morgans and The Pied Piper.
Liz also directed The Oak, The Ash and the Standing Stones for Tidal Tales Collective in 2023 and is currently collaborating on a new production with them for 2025.
In 2013 she set up The Story Cellar as a storytelling workshop facilitation company and has worked with thousands of children and adults across North Somerset and Bristol. She directs and runs workshops for children through Travelling Light Theatre Company and Tobacco Factory Theatres in Bristol. She leads Bristol Old Vic's Community Group Oi Polloi where she works closely with many who have lived experience of homelessness and addiction.
THE STORY CELLAR MISSION STATEMENT
Story is at the heart of our work and we aim to create an exploratory rehearsal room where ideas can be played with to develop exciting new work. Nothing is set in stone as we stay playful and strengthen our impro skills.
We aim to create a brave space where all participants can feel welcome and free to explore, allowing the process to be equally as important as the product for all those involved.
We will always help our actors to find their story and experience ingenious ways in which to share it. Hoping to help people to love themselves and the stories they are made of.