My Services

Bringing myths, legends, and folktales to life, I create immersive storytelling experiences that connect people with nature and the timeless magic of a well-told tale.
Just had my 6 year olds birthday party with David. Foraging, dino footprints, campfire, hot chocolate, marshmallows & awesome stories! He kept the kids engaged and they had the best time - especially the birthday boy. Thank you
Laura Cunningham
Recommends David Hughes Storyteller

Storytelling for children

Are you a teacher seeking an engaging storyteller for your class or a parent planning a unique birthday party? I specialize in storytelling for children of all ages and backgrounds, combining stories with environmental education, bushcraft, and nature connection. As a qualified Forest School leader, I create immersive and educational sessions tailored to your needs.

Based in Edinburgh, I am PVG checked and hold an outdoor first aid qualification, ensuring safe and enriching experiences for all.

Storytelling for adults

Storytelling isn’t just for children! Whether you’re planning a festival, party, fireside gathering, library event, community centre activity, or care home performance, I bring engaging and memorable stories to life. Contact me today to book your event!

Workshops

Are you a teacher seeking an inspiring storyteller for your class or a parent planning a unique birthday party? With extensive experience working with children of all ages, I offer storytelling sessions that can include environmental education, bushcraft, and nature connection. As a qualified Forest School leader, I create engaging and educational experiences tailored to your needs.

Fully PVG checked and outdoor first aid certified, I ensure safe, fun, and memorable sessions. Contact me to learn more!

Collaborations

I love working with other artists to craft unique and memorable events. Whether you have a specific project in mind or want to explore creative ideas together, I’d be delighted to collaborate. Let’s create something truly special!

Contact me today to discuss bookings, concepts, and rates.

Young Edinburgh Storytellers

I am part of a troupe of storyteller-musicians known as the Young Edinburgh Storytellers and perform alongside storytellers Ailsa Dixon and Mark Borthwick. We have a repertoire of performances available for bookings, including our five star, award winning show, Land Under Wave, which debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023 to critical acclaim.
An original and densely woven narrative from the beginnings of life to the ends of it, underscored by a magical folk session… The whole package is a potent response to the Anthropocene and what they describe as a need to rewild the human race with stories that reassert the true value of life.

The Scotsman

The whole show is consistently powerful, blending past and present to produce an effortlessly stirring piece of folk storytelling.

everythingtheatre

Land Under Wave is as fluid a storytelling experience as the waters they entrench themselves. Alluring, tempting out the audience’s inner forms, ripples of change cast into the pools of history and folklore may take aeons to form waves, but once the momentum builds it’s only inevitable that freedom is to follow; a calming, enriching experience for any audience.

Corrblimey

Offering storytelling for all ages, outdoor learning workshops, and bespoke training for schools, businesses, and events. PVG-checked and outdoor first aid certified. Contact David to bring your ideas to life!
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