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Kalevala

Katy Cawkwell and fellow storytellers present tales from Finland’s national epic poem in Exeter’s oldest building.

Leigh Curtis

St Nicholas Priory is hosting an evening of storytelling to celebrate Kalevala Day on Friday 28 February.

Led by storyteller Katy Cawkwell, and the latest in a series of Story Blaze events, the evening will feature stories from epic poem Kalevala.

The Kalevala tells the story of the creation of earth. It was compiled in the 19th century from oral folklore and mythology and is regarded as the national epic of Karelia and Finland.

Kalevala Day is celebrated in Finland on 28 February each year, in honour of the epic.

The event will also feature local storytellers Robin Eastoe, Rosamund Clare, John Wehner, Chuffy Jenkins, Henry Everett and Clare Viner.

Joukhainen's revenge by Akseli Gallen-Kallelan Joukhainen’s revenge by Akseli Gallen-Kallelan. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Katy Cawkwell began professional storytelling in 1996.

She creates performances based on traditional narratives and has put on shows at storytelling festivals and clubs and appeared at venues including the Barbican Centre and Soho Theatre.

She is also currently hosting storytelling workshops in Clyst St George.

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Kalevala takes place at 7.30pm on Friday 28 February 2025 at St Nicholas Priory. It is suitable for ages 12 and over. For more information visit the St Nicholas Priory website.

Tickets cost £5 and are available via the Ticketsource website.

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