Recommendations
 
Dave came and told for us at our first storytelling event in March this year and provided an excellent evenings entertainment. He wowed the audience and gave us the confidence to organise another event in June. He was authoritative, funny, creative and interesting in his tale telling and we have had a number of requests to have him back again very soon. I cannot recommend him highly enough if you're looking for an evening with a difference or have a forthcoming event where he could tell a tale or two. A real asset to Norfolk!
Lisa Vincent -Ashwellthorpe Heads and Tales Storytelling Evening
 
David's hugely entertaining storytelling session provided the perfect ending to our festival. His performance was very dynamic, and he kept an audience of all ages completely enraptured. He is clearly a natural - very relaxed but consummately professional. A real joy to work with.
Sonia Frost -Theatre of the Small. Organiser of the Sandwich Winter Tales Festival
 
Dave Tong had children and adults alike gripped with his stories despite many distractions and wild weather. It was a delight to see that storytelling still holds huge appeal when done as well as this.
Mary Riall, Ufton Court, Educational Trust
 
My son, his friend and i were spellbound by David Tonge's story telling on Saturday. We sat to hear many of his tales. My son has a short attention span at times, but to see him just sit and listen was spellbinding.
Mrs Helen Brown, Snailwell Medieval Fayre 07
 
I was really impressed how you had parents and children alike, enthralled with your story telling.   Several parents commented on how quiet it was whilst everyone listened to you and indeed, children who often lose concentration in other activities, sat, listened and answered your questions,  and  tried to answer your riddles! You gave them time to think and encouraged ideas and the exploration of other possibilities and outcomes of stories.  It was very interesting seeing such unexpected reactions from the different children; from 2 boys in particular.  I know their parents were very impressed and spoke to you afterwards for some time.  
Clare Hudson, S.A.F.E (Supporting Asperger Families in Essex) Project Co-Ordinator
 
A special thank you for the Wednesday evening story-walk, which for me was the highlight of the week; a magical blend of stories, forest and music which I won’t forget in a hurry. It is your professionalism and enthusiasm for the event that makes the festival so special - A huge thank you.
Izi Banton, Manager - Sherwood Forest Country Park and the annual Robin Hood Festival
 
For children’s letters from a Norwich Bridewell storytelling session click here..
 
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