‘Keeping small children in their seats takes magic and wonder, qualities that Miller contains in abundance.’

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Crossroads & Thresholds

A Retreat Day for Women

Saturday 9 May, 10am-6pm, Farnham Maltings

Saturday 5 September, 9.30am-5.30pm, Fernleigh Chichester

Includes drinks and lunch.
Click venues above for more information and to book. Limited numbers available.

Step away from the everyday and give yourself the space to pause, reflect and reconnect at this deeply nurturing day retreat.

Exploring the Space Between What Was and What’s Next.

For women who are in the place of ‘in-between’: If you’re navigating changes in identity, relationships, purpose, work, or family roles, you’re invited to join Danyah for a reflective and transformative day.

‘It had a profound effect on me. You held us and the space so beautifully.’

‘You allowed me to be vulnerable and open in a safe place.’

Personal Stories

An Introduction to Shaping and Telling Your Own Tale

Wednesday 3 June, 10am-4.30pm, Fernleigh Chichester

£80 per person | £65 Fernleigh Members with discount code.
Includes drinks and lunch.

Click here for more information and to book

We all carry stories inside us – memories that take root, grow, and shape who we are. Danyah will help you uncover your memories, shift perspective, and shape your experiences into a ‘story gift’.

Whether you want to perform, write, honour a loved one, share a biographical story with family and friends, or explore your own connection to nature, this workshop is for you.

Discover the power of your own voice. Come as you are, and leave with a story only you can tell.

You gave me permission to rediscover my creativity… thank you for inspiring me to hang up my hang ups.’

Further Fernleigh Workshops:

Crossroads & Thresholds Retreat

Saturday 5 September, 9.30am-5.30pm

Vision Board Workshop

Sunday 24 January 2027, 9.30am-4pm

The Mystery of Pleasance Two

Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 5-16 August, 12pm, Pleasance Courtyard

Suitable for everyone aged 7-107 years
Running Time: 65 minutes

Click here for more information and to book

Presentation Skills Training

Combine clarity, confidence and creativity to leave your audience inspired and engaged.

Danyah offers presentation skills training courses for companies and individuals.

Visit unicornpresentations.co.uk for further information and to arrange a workshop.

Tarot Reading

45 minute on-line reading £45.00

Book your reading using our online appointment calendar here

‘From the moment you started the reading I felt in safe hands.’

If you’re at a crossroads, facing doubt or looking for new clarity, tarot offers insight to help you move forward with ease. I’ve worked with the Osho Zen Tarot Deck since the 1990’s, combining storytelling and intuition with the ancient wisdom of the cards. Rooted in the present moment, each reading is a mirror, a reflection of your own inner truth.

If you’d like to book a reading now I’d be honoured to guide you.

‘Danyah’s warmth and deep insight into the Osho cards helps to bring clarity, perspective and increasing my awareness of the possibilities open to me.’

Productions
The Mystery of Pleasance Two

Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 5-16 August, 12pm, Pleasance Courtyard

Suitable for everyone aged 7-107 years
Running Time: 65 minutes

Click here for more information and to book

Calling all trainee detectives! Join us for The Mystery of Pleasance Two, our award-winning, board game style theatre show where your skills are needed to solve this thrilling murder mystery.
Team up with super sleuth Danyah to navigate through secrets and surprises. We’ll examine evidence, inspect video footage and interrogate suspects, every clue bringing us closer to the truth. Can we crack the case together?

Expect intrigue, mischief, spontaneity and a sprinkle of magic.
Get involved… Get it solved!

‘Amazing, better than a good game of Cluedo.
Orfeus age 9

Watch this space detectives…

Can’t get to Edinburgh?
The Mystery will continue at a theatre near you soon!

The Mystery of… Show Autumn Tour 
October 3rd – November 8th 2026

First dates coming soon…

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 Everything ECE Podcast – with Carla Ward

The Great Influencer Experiment – BBC Radio 4

The Verb Christmas Special – BBC Radio 3

Activity Quest Podcast – FunKids Live

Bestsellers Podcast – with Phil Williams & Natalie Jamieson

Can Anyone Become an Influencer? – BBC News

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.

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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

Donate here via our PayPal to Order

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

Donate here via our PayPal to Order

MP3 – £6.99

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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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“Danyah’s performance is a tour de force. The show is moving and memorable, a glorious example of storytelling.
I didn’t like it, I loved it!”

Michael Morpurgo

“Pure storytelling, pure theatre and pure magic.”
Daily Express, I Believe in Unicorns ****
“I am not used to being reduced to a jelly on a Saturday, listening to a children’s storyteller, but this was the most engaging, emotionally cathartic and UTTERLY BRILLIANT one woman show I have seen.”
“Keeping small children in their seats takes magic and wonder, qualities that ‘I Believe in Unicorns’ contains in abundance.”
Sunday Times, I Believe in Unicorns ****
“I thought Danyah was exceptional and the session was very slick and very well run. I would definitely recommend to others.”
Will, Corporate Training Workshop
“There’s no one like Miller to ensure a young audience’s involvement.”
The Guardian, The Mystery of Little Angel Theatre
“I have never seen my daughter so engaged and relaxed in the theatre as she was watching you. You created a space that was so inclusive and warm. The fact that you come and speak to the children individually before the show was so special.”

“This is a master storyteller at work and it’s a delight to watch.”
LondonTheatre1, Kika’s Birthday
“Thank you for the ground-breaking story telling projects that so strongly influenced my beliefs about innovation, creativity and quality as a headteacher.”
School Head
“Danyah Miller, is a brilliant storyteller.”
Everything Theatre, The Mystery of Little Angel Theatre
“You gave me the permission to rediscover my creativity…. thank you for inspiring me to hang up my hang ups.”
Jo, Novus Foundations for Change Workshop
“Our grandchildren loved it and talked about it constantly afterwards. The adults thought it pretty good too.”
“Today was wonderful. It was amazing. None of the children wanted to finish. There were stories, graphic novels, pictures…”
School Project

“Danyah’s performance is a tour de force. The show is moving and memorable, a glorious example of the magic of storytelling. I didn’t like it, I loved it!”

Michael Morpurgo

“Pure storytelling, pure theatre and pure magic.”

Daily Express, I Believe in Unicorns ****

“I am not used to being reduced to a jelly on a Saturday, listening to a children’s storyteller, but this was the most engaging, emotionally cathartic and UTTERLY BRILLIANT one woman show I have seen.”

“I thought Danyah was exceptional and the session was very slick and very well run. I would definitely recommend to others.”

Will, Corporate Training Workshop

"There's no one like Miller to ensure a young audience's involvement."

The Guardian, The Mystery of Little Angel Theatre 

“Whilst I knew storytelling had power, I could not have envisaged something as wonderful as this – truly magical!”

“Thank you for the ground-breaking story telling projects that so strongly influenced my beliefs about innovation, creativity and quality as a headteacher.”

School Head

“Danyah Miller, is a brilliant storyteller.”

Everything Theatre, The Mystery of Little Angel Theatre

“I have never seen my daughter so engaged and relaxed in the theatre as she was watching you. You created a space that was so inclusive and warm. The fact that you come and speak to the children individually before the show was so special.”

“This is a show to celebrate.”

The Guardian, Kika’s Birthday

“You gave me the permission to rediscover my creativity…. thank you for inspiring me to hang up my hang ups.”

Jo, Novus Foundations for Change Workshop

“Our grandchildren loved it and talked about it constantly afterwards. The adults thought it pretty good too.”

“Today was wonderful. It was amazing. None of the children wanted to finish. There were stories, graphic novels, pictures…”

School Project

Please contact us directly if you are interested in arranging or booking a training session or workshop with Danyah