Roi Gal-Or
Storyteller
Roi Gal-Or is an internationally acclaimed performing storyteller and workshop leader publicly recognised for his unique, playful and profound way of teaching storytelling.
Roi is co-founder of the International School of Storytelling, based at Emerson College in England, and has taught storytelling at the University of Sussex. For 18 years, he has taught the art and craft of the storyteller to thousands of people around the world.
Roi is the creator of Healing Words, an award-winning initiative harnessing storytelling for peace and social development.
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Roi offers inspiring storytelling performances, life-changing storytelling workshops and courses suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to professional storytellers.
As a consultant, mentor and coach, he supports numerous communities, organisations, initiatives and individual storytellers worldwide.
Ever since witnessing the tragic genocide in Rwanda as a young medic in 1994, Roi has been committed to researching methods and sharing tools for social healing, embracing cross-cultural diversity and cultivating a human connection to make this world a better place.
UPCOMING OPEN COURSES
Storytelling Beyond Words: a 13-week storytelling training to meet the challenges of the 21st century
Emerson College, England
7th March to 26th March & 12th April to 18th June 2021
"Roi is one of those people that is going to change the way you look at life and yourself. He's funny, grounded and sees the good in you and is able to let it come out with ease and, mostly, without telling it to you. His wish to lead people to "wholeheartedly" tell stories becomes a reality by the way he tells stories and by the way he is during the time spent together."
Chiara , (York storytelling workshop participant, 2019)
"I loved being around people from so many different backgrounds and countries.
Deep immersion into deep stories.Yeah! I feel like my brain is different!"
Lisa Nelson, USA
"I have grown as a storyteller and teacher and have seen others take flight
on wings they didn't realise they had within themselves."
Judith Frost-Evans, storyteller, biography worker, museum host, founder of In The Belly of the Whale School of Storytelling, New Zealand
Speaking to the Stars: The meeting place between Myth and autobiographical storytelling
Amari, Crete
1st - 8th July 2020
Due to the current uncertainties around the covid
virus we are looking for new dates to run this course. Please get in touch for updated information.
Chartres, Story, and Sacred Geometry -
From Genesis to Revelation
This course will begin at Emerson College, UK.
The culminating days of the program will be taught
in and around the Cathedral of Chartres, France.
22 September - 5 October 2020
Due to the current uncertainties around the covid
virus we postpone the course/pilgrimage
until a similar time the following year.
we very much hope that you will be able
to join us then.
“Roi's courses have been invaluable in helping me believe in myself as a storyteller. He carries the magic and soul of traditional storytelling and combines this with understanding and passion for the role of story as a vehicle for healing and positive change in our world."
Dr. Jane Riddiford, founding director Global Generation
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"Roi is an exceptional storyteller and teacher -- his humanity, insight, compassion and how he honours people is both rare and precious.
The four weekends provided a perfect balance of tuition, discussion, practise and coaching through which I saw my own storytelling skills and those of my fellow students come on in leaps and bounds."
Ravi Khanna, leadership development consultant, UK
Bring Your Stories to Life!: a 4-weekend in-depth
exploration of the magical and powerful universe of personal true-life stories
Emerson College, England
Weekend 1: Fri 25 Sept – Sun 27 Sept 2020
Weekend 3: Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct 2020
Weekend 3: Fri 13 Nov – Sun 15 Nov 2020
Weekend 4: Fri 11 Dec – Sun 13 Dec 2020
COVID 19 update: If for any reason it proves impossible to start the course at the College, we would give you a full refund of the tuition fees. If the course is interrupted by factors beyond our control after it has started, we will offer the options of a partial refund, postponed attendance, and/or an online version of the programme.
The Craft of the Storyteller- Four weekend course
Emerson College, England
Weekend 1: 9th – 11th Oct 2020 Folktales/teaching tales
Weekend 2: 6th – 8th Nov 2020 Wonder tales
Weekend 3: 4th - 6th Dec 2020 Mythology
Weekend 4: 8th Jan – 10th Jan 2021 Free Projects
COVID 19 update: If for any reason it proves impossible to start the course at the College, we would give you a full refund of the tuition fees. If the course is interrupted by factors beyond our control after it has started, we will offer the options of a partial refund, postponed attendance, and/or an online version of the programme.
'Outstanding level of teaching! Roi has extraordinary listening skills,
the safe holding skills of a brain surgeon and creative energy enough to light up a football pitch. He and both courses of his that I have been on have been exceptional'
James Benn, UK
Once Upon a Lifetime: the meeting place of biographical stories and traditional wonder tales
Emerson College, England
15 - 27 November 2020
COVID 19 update: If for any reason it proves impossible to start the course at the College, we would give you a full refund of the tuition fees. If the course is interrupted by factors beyond our control after it has started, we will offer the options of a partial refund, postponed attendance, and/or an online version of the programme.
