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The Mystery of Little Angel Theatre
Little Angel Studios
Saturday 21st September – Sunday 17th November
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Join super sleuth Danyah Miller to unravel ‘The Mystery of Little Angel Theatre’.
From the creators of ‘I Believe in Unicorns’, this interactive adventure blends live board game elements with a thrilling evidence hunt. Navigate secrets, watch footage, and uncover clues.
Expect mischief, intrigue, and spontaneity.
Get involved… get it solved!
Tarot Reading
45 minute on-line reading £35.00
To book or for more information contact me at info@danyahmiller.co.uk
If you’re at a crossroads, facing doubt or looking for new clarity, I’d be delighted to offer you a reading to make sense of your situation or question.
Concessions available – please email me to enquire.
Training Courses
‘The training left me buzzing with ideas. I really wanted to put my learning into practice and was excited to tell others about the training as well as trying out my own story.’
Margaret – Early Years Librarian
Currently Danyah has five online courses, available to be booked separately or as a series to support your progress on your storytelling journey:
1. Storytelling Masterclass (1 hour 15)
2. Telling Tales – An Introduction to Storytelling
3. Ages & Stages
4. Spontaneous Storytelling
5. Biographical Storytelling
6. Presentation Skills – Masterclass & Workshop
Each online course, excepting the Masterclass and Ages & Stages, consists of three sessions lasting up to 3 hours. They are suitable for up to 12 participants.
All courses are available as an in-person option.
Please contact us for details on fees and to book. Discounts available for group bookings and people with financial constraints.
‘Thank you very much for such an extraordinary training experience. The skills that I gained today I will certainly carry with me forever and I feel very grateful.’
Louise – Librarian
Education
‘You have impacted on our practice, provision and children’s learning outcomes. We couldn’t have done it without you – Ofsted Outstanding School 2017 & 2023.’
Usha Dhorajiwla – Head Teacher
Danyah works in settings and venues across the country as well as mentoring on a one to one basis. She empowers individuals to find their own unique storytelling voice.
Danyah’s work in schools and libraries is often focused on staff training. This can either be offered as Inset days and CPD’s; mentoring in the classroom; online courses or applied to longer term whole school storytelling / literacy projects.
These longer term projects have the benefit of creating powerful long lasting legacies for staff and pupils alike. When teachers are empowered to tell and share stories themselves this has a profound positive impact on the children in their care including, for example, imagination; language development; literacy skills; concentration; listening; team-work; self confidence and self esteem.
Danyah also offers stories for whole school assemblies or in individual classes.
Please contact us if you’d like Danyah, or one of her storytelling associates, to visit your school.
‘Danyah is an incredibly positive, friendly and knowledgeable trainer, she understands people and how to get the most from them without them feeling over-whelmed or out of their depth. Her love of all things story related is infectious and one cannot help but feel inspired by her to take that huge leap and have a go for oneself. ’
Dawn – Teaching Assistant
Performances
‘Danyah’s one of the great storytellers in this country… she brings stories to life in the most enchanting way.’
Michael Morpurgo
Danyah stars in Wizard Presents award winning productions of
‘I Believe in Unicorns’ by Michael Morpurgo, directed by Dani Parr and designed by Kate Bunce, premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2013. READ MORE
‘Why the Whales Came’ by Michael Morpurgo which opened in September 2016, in association with Watford Palace Theatre. It was created by the same team that brought ‘I Believe in Unicorns’ to life. READ MORE
‘Perfectly Imperfect Women – a biographical wonder tale’ written and performed by Danyah, directed by Dani Parr and designed by Kate Bunce. Supported by OvalHouse, it opened there on International Women’s Day 2017, before heading to Pleasance Courtyard (That) at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017. READ MORE
‘Kika’s Birthday’ a co-production with Little Angel Theatre and Orange Tree Theatre is suitable for families with children aged 3+ READ MORE
‘Meet Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking’ created in association with Oxford University Press and The Astrid Lindgren Company to celebrate 75 years of the strongest girl in the world. READ MORE
‘The Secret Garden Experience’ based on the timeless classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, in assocation with Watford Palace Theatre and Oxford Playhouse. READ MORE
Tarot Readings
‘Had a very affirming and inspiring tarot reading with Danyah! It’s left me feeling very grounded, peaceful and energised. Thank you.’
AN
45 minute on-line reading £35.00
To book or for more information contact me at info@danyahmiller.co.uk
I’m a professional storyteller, and trained healer, with a particular interest in both spontaneous and biographical stories.
As part of my work, over many years, I’ve worked with The Osho Zen Tarot for myself and others.
I see Tarot as a storytelling art, where I gather before me a spread of cards chosen by you. I use these to interpret the story, a snapshot of your life, which is asking to be told. I see it as a combination of biography woven into a spontaneous story.
The alchemy lies in the centre of the triangle between you, me and the spread of cards you’ve chosen.
The Osho Zen Tarot focuses on gaining an understanding of the here and now. It’s a system based on the wisdom of Zen, that says events in the outer world simply reflect our own thoughts and feelings, even though we ourselves might be unclear what these might be. Your reading can help you to turn your attention away from outside events to find a new clarity of understanding in your being.
If you’re at a crossroads, facing doubt and uncertainty or simply looking for new clarity and understanding, I’d be delighted to offer you a reading to help you make sense of your situation or question. I work with you, using my knowledge and intuition, to examine and interpret the cards for you.
Concessions available – please email me to enquire.
‘Thank you so much Danyah – from the moment you started the reading I felt in safe hands and your warm, generous spirit shone through the zoom screen and I felt blessed. What joy! Thank you.’
GT
Books, Articles & Podcasts
Danyah has been writing diaries since she was 11 years old. She writes, records and performs stories for children and adults.
Danyah’s book ‘Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling’ is available now from Hawthorn Press and all good booksellers.
Click the links below to read or listen to some of Danyah’s latest articles, features and interviews:
The Verb Christmas Special – BBC Radio 3
Activity Quest Podcast – FunKids Live
Imagination is Like a Muscle – The Federation of Children’s Book Groups
Top Tips for Engaging Young Children with Stories, Songs and Rhymes – BookTrust
How to Embrace a Slow, Meaningful Christmas – Country Living
Three Pillars of Spontaneous Storytelling – The Reading Agency
Our Children Need Stories Now More Than Ever – Primary Times
The Power of Imagination – Primary Times
Quietly and Firmly on Setting Boundaries – Primary Times
The Importance of Bedtime Stories – Primary Times
Top Ten Tips for Stunning Storytelling – The Guardian
Oberon Books published the script for Michael Morpurgo’s ‘I Believe in Unicorns’ which was adapted for stage by Danyah Miller and Dani Parr. Click Here For More Information Or To Buy A Copy
Danyah wrote ‘Perfectly Imperfect Women – a biographical wonder tale’, a solo theatrical storytelling show which opened at OvalHouse in 2017. READ MORE
Danyah co-wrote ‘Kika’s Birthday’ with her husband and business partner, John Miller. It has been turned into a theatre production in collaboration with Little Angel Theatre and Orange Tree Theatre. It premiered in December 2017 READ MORE
Danyah’s other children’s stories include The Ambassador’s Story, Gormless Nesbit, and Christopher the Elf series.
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Seven Secrets of Spontaneous Storytelling
A tale of a family brought together through the power of storytelling
This book – for parents, educators and all of us who look after children – distils Danyah’s wisdom and experience of teaching and performing over many years.
The Secret Garden Experience
Story in A Box
A magical gift to share at home. Recommended for children aged 6-12 years old and everyone who loves a good story. Contents in box for two childen to share.
£25.00 including free delivery for UK orders
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Kika’s Birthday CD
Danyah Miller performs extracts from the stage show
A delightful, interactive story for children aged 4+ and their families.
£5.00 including free delivery for UK orders
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For overseas orders please contact us if you would like us to post a copy to you
The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper’s Feast
The audio book of the complete verse.
Narration by Judi Dench and Michael Hordern, with music and vocals by Rod Edwards and Roger Hand.
CD – £8.00 including free delivery for UK orders
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MP3 – £6.99
I Believe in Unicorns Script
Adapted for the stage by Danyah Miller and Dani Parr from the novel by Michael Morpurgo.
Tomas loves playing outdoors… he hates school, books and being dragged to the library by his mother. But his world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn Lady.
£11.99
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Please contact us directly if you are interested in arranging or booking a training session or workshop with Danyah