Tales from the Odyssey

Daniel Morden with Tales from the Odyssey

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 7:30pm ET | Blackbox Studio, Arts Court (2 Daly Ave) and On Demand

The Odyssey is one of the first and greatest adventure stories. It tells of Odysseus' long journey home after the Trojan War. Here, storyteller Daniel Morden will share many of the island adventures, among them - the encounter with the one-eyed Cyclops; the haunting music of the sirens; the temptations of Calypso and the traumatic journey to the Land of the Dead. 

As well as being a thrilling adventure yarn, this powerful performance is shot through with poignant emotion.

'A master storyteller’ - The Guardian

About the Storyteller

Since 1989, Daniel Morden has travelled the world, telling traditional tales. His repertoire ranges from profound Greek myths to magical fairy tales, thrilling adventures to absurd nonsense. He has performed at the National Theatre, Sydney Writers Festival, The National Storytelling Festival of America, The Getty Centre, many theatres, arts centres, festivals, churches and thousands of schools. Since 2006, he has toured with the story/music ensemble The Devil’s Violin, creating unforgettable performances in a huge range of venues across the UK. In 2017, he was awarded the Hay Festival Medal for his services to storytelling. He has written several award-winning anthologies of traditional stories, including Dark Tales of the Woods.