The Story Singers

The Story Singers are back at The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre on Monday 9 November, part of their regular run for children aged 7 to 11. It's a creative singing and storytelling session that mixes the two, and it doesn't stay in one spot — it moves through different parts of the theatre rather than sticking to a single room.

If you haven't come across it before, the session is run by The Stables Theatre and Arts Centre, a volunteer-led venue in the heart of Hastings Old Town that's been putting on shows since 1959. They stage around ten amateur productions a year, and their mission is to build an inclusive, welcoming community that encourages creative excellence and celebrates the shared experience of live entertainment. The theatre also runs an art gallery and a programme of workshops, including 'Hastings Meisner', led by award-winning director and acting coach Dominique Gerrard.

The Story Singers itself is aimed at children aged 7 to 11, and it's bookable by email. It runs every Monday from 4:15pm to 5:15pm — about an hour in total — so it's a late-afternoon thing that fits into the school week. Each session costs £3, and the venue is at The Bourne, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3BD.