MythOS : The codex of Storyverse
with Roi Gal-Or
Exploring through mythic lenses, the relationship between humanity, modernity, technology, ecology and land.
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Monday 8th - Friday 19th March 2027
Peredur Centre, East Grinstead, UK
Course times: 9.00am to 4.00pm
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Course Location: Peredur Centre, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NF, UK
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Ancient myths of many cultures give expression to the living landscapes they originate from.
In a language of images they describe the time before time and the algo-rhythmic dance at the beginning of creation. Myths code original instructions, lay the deep architecture of the human story and map future challenges and world destiny.
Studying the evolution of consciousness as reflected in these stories, we can learn there were times when the stars spoke to people and the gods were intimately involved in human affairs, controlling and guiding humans that had very limited freedom.
Today, individual freedom is highly valued, yet often at the expense of our relationships - with one another and with the natural ecosystems we inhabit.
Amid rising disasters, conflict, confusion, and loneliness, our shared understanding of reality grows increasingly fragmented and polarised.
As the warmth of our ancestors’ communal fires fades into the cold glow of social media, we ache for connection, guidance, and inspiration in an age when the gods and goddesses seem to have fallen silent.
As we race to embrace exponential advances in artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, nanotechnology, and robotics - the choices we make today are crucial for generations to come.
Storytellers can invite us to pause to consider what it means to protect what makes us deeply human?
On this course we will explore, through mythic lenses, the relationship between humanity, modernity, technology, ecology and land.
Working with ancient myths from around the world, we will examine our relationships with spirituality, our call for service and what we wish to be a voice for, playing our role in the greater story we live in.
We will learn and practice advanced storytelling techniques and find together ways to create bridges between timeless wisdom, modern audiences and contemporary perspectives.
The course will include an opportunity to perform in front of a live audience.​
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Course tutor:
Roi Gal-Or - As co-founder of the International School of Storytelling, I have spent over 25 years teaching the art and craft of storytelling in service of the environment, education, healing, and peace building.
Through the power of stories and imagination, I seek to inspire meaningful relationships, foster social transformation, and nurture vision, creativity and empathy. Weaving together storytelling, social play, and biographical exploration, I design transformative learning environments and perform internationally as well as coach and mentor other storytellers.
This course can be taken on its own, or combined with other modules in the longer - Storytelling Beyond Words programme - A three months Storytelling course to meet the challenges of these times.
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Starting in 2026, the School of Storytelling is offering its flagship three month course in modular units up to one month at a time, over three years to make it easier for people to carve out the time to attend.
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You can sign up to any unit or take the entire programme in your own pace. Please get in touch to consult the recommended order of individual units if you are new to storytelling.
1st year unit:
Sunday 20th, September - Friday 2nd, October / Once Upon a Lifetime - Weaving biographical storytelling and traditional wondertales to one performance. With Roi Gal-Or.
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Monday 12th - Friday 23rd October / Folktales in Troubled Times - A fresh and critical view of the wisdom of the oral tradition. With Karmit Even Zur and Roi Gal-Or.
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2nd year unit:
Monday 22nd Feb - Friday 5th March, 2027 The Storyteller´s Embodied Voice - In depth work with voice and movement. with Olivia Olsen and Karmit Even Zur
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2nd year unit:
2nd year unit:
Monday 8th - Friday 19th March, 2027 MythOS - Entering the codex of Storyverse -
Exploring telling Myths for contemporary audiences. With Roi Gal-Or.
3rd year unit:
Applied storytelling project - Creating a storytelling performance or workshop
Individual coaching
Course Tuition Fee:
As a stand alone course £1150
As a part of the full month long Storytelling Beyond Words Course £1000 (please read below for more information)
​​​This course can be taken on its own, or combined with other modules forming the longer -
Storytelling Beyond Words - A three months Storytelling course to meet the challenges of these times.
Starting in 2026, the School of Storytelling is offering its flagship three month course in modular units up to one month at a time, over three years to make it easier for people to carve out the time to attend.
You can sign up to any unit or take the entire programme as follows:
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1st year units:
Sunday 20th, September 2026 - Friday 2nd, October / Once Upon a Lifetime - Weaving biographical storytelling and traditional wondertales to one performance. With Roi Gal-Or.
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Monday 12th - Friday 23rd October 2026 / Folktales in Troubled Times - A fresh and critical view of the wisdom of the oral tradition. With Karmit Even Zur and Roi Gal-Or.
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2nd year units:
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Monday 22nd Feb - Friday 5th March, 2027 The Storyteller´s Embodied Voice - In depth work with voice and movement. with Olivia Olsen and Karmit Even Zur
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Monday 8th - Friday 19th March, 2027 MythOS - Entering the codex of the Storyverse -
Exploring telling Myths for contemporary audiences. With Roi Gal-Or.
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3rd year units:
An online component & in person March 2028 Applied storytelling project - Creating a storytelling performance or workshop
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Module dates and price to be confirmed
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​Accommodation and meals:
There is a limited number of rooms available in the student hostel on the Peredur campus. They are single rooms with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Each room contains a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair and washbasin. Peredur provides bedding and a towel. The cost is £35/night, for stays of longer than 7 nights the rate reduces to £28.57/night. Peredur operates on a strictly first-come first-served basis so it is advisable to book the room early. Peredur does not require a deposit, payment is due on arrival.
There is also a space in the car park for 1-2 self-contained campervans, at the rate of £10/person/night.
To reserve a room please contact info@peredurcentre.org.uk or call +44 (0)1342 312527
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​Alternatively please contact us for a list of friendly local accommodation.
Please note that this course is self-catering. An option for a light lunch may become available if enough participants will be interested. There is a pub serving food 5 minutes walk away from the venue and a well stocked corner shop.
The nearest train station is in East Grinstead and is just over a mile away. The town also has plenty of restaurants, supermarkets and a Travelodge. The village of Forest Row is only 4 miles away with good accommodation options, three supermarkets, whole food shops, cafes and restaurants. If you have a car, basic accommodation in Forest Row can also be booked as a visiting guest at Emerson College by calling 01342 822238.
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