Performances
Discover the world through storytelling and music
Artisan Creative brings you a series of captivating performances, shows, talks and workshops, that blend storytelling, music, and adventure.
Journey through the American South with American Wilderness Odyssey, a music-based show exploring the heart of the "real America." Delve into the challenges of modern life with How to Survive and Thrive in an Impossible World (with a piano!), a powerful show combining insights on mental health with the gentle audience interactivity and live music. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of North Africa in Stumbling Over Eden, an adventurous tale of discovery from mountain to desert. For families, The Spirit Dog show and workshop brings to life the inspiring story of a dog who became an unexpected companion on a desert trek.
Join us for unforgettable experiences that connect hearts and minds.
“One of the most inspiring things I've ever seen!”
Audience member
All four shows seamlessly blend storytelling and music, making them a perfect fit for a wide range of venues, including studio theatres, arts centres, community and village halls, libraries, festival stages, schools, and other arts spaces. We offer supreme flexibility with all of our shows. Whatever space you have, we can make it work!
Audiences can expect performances that are vibrant, genuine, expertly crafted, and deeply resonant with their own experiences.
"I didn’t know what to expect, when we booked. I was blown away!"
Audience member
Are you a library?
The Spirit Dog is perfect for a primary school group to visit your library for a performance and workshop.
Stumbling Over Eden is great for adult groups and exploring adventure.
Explore science-backed tips for better mental wellbeing with our fun and interactive How To Survive and Thrive
Are you a community venue?
Stumbling Over Eden is great for adult groups as something different and engaging.
How To Survive and Thrive brings wellbeing to the fore and gentle audience interaction for a fun, engaging community event.
If you want a more music-based show, American Wilderness Odyssey fuses storytelling and original songs.
Are you a venue or festival programmer?
Fusing travelogue, storytelling and live original songs, American Wilderness Odyssey takes audiences on a journey!
Stumbling Over Eden explores adventure with stories and song.
Engaging wellbeing tips and gentle audience interaction with How To Survive and Thrive.
The Spirit Dog is perfect for a school group to visit your venue for a performance/workshop.
Are you a school?
The Spirit Dog is perfect for primary schools. We’ll bring our storytelling and music-making session to you!
Stumbling Over Eden is great for secondary-age students / college student and exploring the psychology behind adventure.
Participant feedback
“We loved the Spirit Dog story and joining in with the music and songs!”
"Witnessing the spark of imagination ignited in our students as they engaged with the story and the music was truly magical. Such an inspiring event!"
"Our friendship group really enjoyed your performance!"
Industry feedback
"The warmth and easy-going storytelling, coupled with the fabulous guitars and piano, really carried me along in the journey. It was like travelling with old friends. Our audience loved spending time ‘on the road’ with The Long Road."
Salford Arts Theatre
Audience feedback
“One of the most inspiring things I've ever seen!”
"I didn’t know what to expect, when we booked. I was blown away!"
"Wow! What an amazing evening!"
Audience feedback
“Another incredible evening at Leigh library for Stumbling Over Eden … Steve really brought his trek to life through extracts, funny tales and amazing songs.”
"We had a lovely time at this event tonight. Steve was a very engaging speaker and his stories about a trek across Morocco were so interesting."
"It was a privilege to have you join the Cumbria Soaring Club Lakes Charity Classic paragliding club competition to provoke a conversation about adventure, risk-taking and companionship in the sky. Thanks for adding a thoughtful, humorous and melodic tone to our tribal gathering of international pilots!”
Industry feedback
"True musicians in our theatre, and a show full of insights and reminiscences which deserves to be seen and heard across the land!"
Printers Playhouse
Audience feedback
“A joyous confection of songs, musings and audience participation. There is no way you will leave this show not feeling happier than went you went in.”
“Brilliant! An engaging and enjoyable way to learn how to take the first step to improving your wellbeing. Thoroughly entertaining and useful!”
“Your songs, charm, and uplifting message are great!”
All of our shows, performances, talks and workshops are available throughout 2024, 2025 and 2026.
If you’re a venue / festival programmer, a community committee looking for something different, or a library or a school, please get in touch: info@artisan-creative.com
We have toured throughout the UK, Europe and US with our shows:
Germany, London, North Carolina, West Midlands, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Tyne and Wear, Worcestershire, Cumbria, Devon, Edinburgh, Hertfordshire, Derbyshire, Dorset, Northumberland, Lincolnshire, Middlesex, Salford, Berkshire, East Sussex, Dumfries and Galloway.
Are you a organisation looking for company away day ideas or team-building activities?
How To Survive and Thrive in an Impossible World - with a piano! for organisations brings wellbeing to the fore: a very different, fun, energising way to build resourcefulness in your staff or team - developing their ‘natural resilience’.
Participant feedback
“Incredible. It was inspiring and positive. I have downloaded your book already! I believe that it is such an important part of my role as "Wellbeing Lead" to highlight and point people in the general direction of wisdom, help or advice. I feel you have offered all three.”
Andy Allen, Consultant Anaesthetist, University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
