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, originated at Emerson College in England, and has taught storytelling at the University of Sussex. For over 25 years, he has brought 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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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.
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.
UPCOMING OPEN COURSES
The Craft of the Storyteller- Four weekends of in-depth exploration of storytelling, voice, movement, connection, improvisation, authenticity and presence.
The water building - Emerson College, England
Course dates:
Weekend One: Fri 11th - Sun 13th Sept 2026 Folktales
Weekend Two: 9th - Sun 11th October 2026 Wonder Tales
Weekend Three: Fri 6th - Sun 8th November 2026 Mythology
Weekend Four: Fri 11th -Sun 13th December 2026 Personal project
Folktales in Troubled Times
A fresh and critical view of
the wisdom of the oral tradition -
Peredur centre England
Monday 12th - Friday 23rd October 2026
The Lost Islands - Imaginative relation-ship shaping
Online course with Roi Gal-Or & Karmit Even Zur
Foolish Story wisdom to help us navigate
through these challenging times
6 Three hours sessions - Total of 18 hours.
Nov. 13th, 20th 2026
Dec. 4th, 18th 2026
Jan. 8th, 15th 2027
12:00-15:00 UK time
to register your interest please email storytellingbeyondwords@gmail.com
Storytelling Beyond Words: a storytelling training to meet the challenges of the 21st -century
A three month modular course - one month a year over the next three years
Module 1 Septeber/October 2026
Peredur Centre, England
"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)
'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
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"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
"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
“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
"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