Join The Embers Collective for a night of the strange, the silly and the spellbinding, as they bring their signature mix of stories, comedy and music to Doña. Featuring the dazzling talents of the brilliant Charlie Wood.

Expect magical bulls, absurd adverts, obnoxious politicians, aliens, story mega-mixes, songs about heartbreak, and the end of the world.

The Embers Collective create interactive, multi-disciplined, comedy-theatre shows that tell stories in unexpected ways. Their shows have been selected as the 'Best of Fringe' by The Pleasance Theatre and nominated for the After Dark Award at VAULT Festival.

Charlie Wood is an artist and performer, founder of Miss Ellaneous – a cabaret night for weirdos, regular favourite of the RVT's much loved adult panto, runner-up of Not Another Drag Competition 2021 and winner of the seasonal All-Stars Special 2022. Charlie is also founder of the orchestral punk band THWACK! and the author and producer of a number of solo shows about love and Hell and queerness and the Tories.

'Magical, sexy, funny & unforgettable' Broadway Baby

Doors at 7 p.m.. Show starts 7 30 p.m. Tickets: https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/dona-bar/the-embers-collective-with-charlie-wood?t=tickets

The Embers Collective Present: Christmas Winter Good Times.

The Embers Collective Present: Christmas Winter Good Times. | UK Theatre/Arts Reviews | DesignMyNight

Come and join The Embers Collective on 12th December for some Christmas Winter Good Times in the delightful Doña Bar, Stoke Newington.

We have got an absolute midwinter treat of a show for you as performing with us are, none other than Sam ‘Rixy’ Rix, Tim Karp, and our special guest Jim Clapp. Here to fill your stockings with hilarious stories, songs and plenty of laughter. 

About our special guest:

Self-proclaimed ‘Theatrical Titan’, Jim Clapp has bestrode the North-London Pub Theatre scene like a colossus for many years. He has kindly agreed to come and give a workshop on the great British Christmas tradition, Panto. 

The last time he was at Doña he got someone to pretend to be a cow and shot them in the head. So this is not to be missed.

The Embers Collective are a renowned storytelling and live music ensemble based in London. They have created work for The Southbank Centre, VAULT Festival, Wilderness, Shambala, Soho Radio and blah, blah, blah, blah. You get the gist. We’re great.

So grab your tickets and come on down. We’ll save you a seat. If you’ve got a ticket.

Merry Christmas Winter Good Time.

The Embers.

P.S. Rixy promises he’s not as serious as his picture suggests.

P.P.S. Aren’t you impressed we managed to get through a whole bit of Christmas promo without saying ‘Festive Fun’…oh wait.

The Embers Collective are teaming up with Stumble Trip Theatre to bring you a collection of wild tales for weird folk. And we are delighted to be heading to Theatre Shop in Clevedon.

 Expect hilarious stories, songs and clowning that'll have you going out, a bit wonkier than when you came in. This show is totally unsuitable for children (but bring them anyway).

 The Embers Collective are a renowned storytelling and music ensemble from London. They have created work for The Southbank Centre, Wilderness, VAULT Festival, Shambhala, Meadows In The Mountain, Cock & Bull and many more. 

 Stumble Trip was formed in Paris at the Jacques Lecoq school by Grace Church & Chloe Young in 2017. They specialise in mischievous, highly physical comedy theatre shows that have toured to Brighton Spiegeltent, Prague Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Wilderness Festival & Camden People's Theatre.

The Nest Collective invites you to enjoy a beautiful outdoor concert with The Embers Collective.

Every week from June to September, we gather in beautiful green spaces across London to hear extraordinary music by artists from all over the world.

In the simple way that people have done for thousands of years, we come together around the fire to enjoy music, food, drink, and the company of others.

The Embers Collective is a London-based storytelling explosion. Combining dark, twisted and hilarious mythology and folklore, with an ever-evolving musical landscape, The Embers Collective do storytelling like you’ve never seen it before.

Booking at https://thenestcollective.co.uk/events/campfire-club-2021-17

What the audience said:

“Getting to hear live music after so long was deeply emotional and the feeling of collective spirit (especially now) was really powerful.”

“The sun setting over the garden and Thames and the amazing overall relaxed (yet ‘safe’) ambience of the event. Very moving to finally be at a live gig.”

“The beautiful venue, the beautiful music, the beautiful weather! Thank you so much.”

“This was my first live music event since the beginning of the year and, although the acts were brilliant, I think what will stay with me is the joy of being with people and enjoying the moment together. I feel very grateful to you all for putting on the event.”

“This event was phenomenal. I cannot wait until I attend another one… the musicians were something else. I certainly didn’t feel as though I was in Peckham, but some enchanted woodlands”

“Walking into a wonderland of nature with beautiful music and people, it made me feel wonderfully elated.”

“The atmosphere was incredible, I knew I would love the music but I loved the atmosphere just as much.”

This event will be following the most up-to-date guidelines around Covid-19. We will email all ticket holders with more information on what to expect.

Woodburner's summer festival turns to the art of the story for one night only. After a six month break in live performing, Embers are delighted to be teaming up with their sisters in stories Stumble Trip Theatre to bring you an uplifting, eclectic mix of alluring adventures, magical myths, fizzy folklore and majestic music.

THE EMBERS COLLECTIVE

The Embers Collective is a London-based storytelling explosion. Combining dark, twisted and hilarious mythology and folklore, with an ever-evolving musical landscape, The Embers Collective do storytelling like you've never seen it before.

Drawing from a growing contingent of between 20-25 storytellers, musicians, poets, actors, dancers, clowns and performers, The Embers Collective have been putting on sellout events for the last four years; in London, the UK and beyond. Favourites on the festival circuit, they have devised shows for Wilderness Festival, Shambala Festival and Meadows in The Mountains Festival.

They have built up a dedicated and ever-growing following who attend their monthly events across London.

The Embers Collective also host a storytelling and music podcast twice a month and during lockdown hosted a number of online events, however it is live and in the flesh that The Embers Collective really come to the fore.

STUMBLE TRIP THEATRE

Stumble Trip Theatre was created by Chloe and Grace in 2017 when they met at the Jacques Lecoq School, Paris.
Their first show ‘Heather and Harry’ toured in the UK and internationally. “Boundlessly energetic Lecoq trained clowns... create a theatrical experience that is truly unique” - Three Weeks.

They are currently developing their second show Frills and Spills - “an hour of excellently timed, infectiously funny, joyous clowning” AYT - which will tour the UK in 2020/21.

The Embers Collective and Stumble Trip Theatre teamed up together for their first Woodburner show last summer at the Curve Garden, and we are delighted to be bringing them together once again on the 28th of September for a special evening of stories and music.

Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-embers-collective-stumble-trip-tickets-119605385929?aff=efbevent&fbclid=IwAR2jpePjycAifdzjaf6WEvpaVTxwAeeDlySGRhFBSSGZ2pNiB6qRzHWA6gc

Watch The Embers Collective:
https://youtu.be/mAWKgWN5hts

Listen to their storytelling podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1IaP0aES3INjW1MPHFPDgC?si=OFr2xxSjSYaH3yGgaoyUtQ&fbclid=IwAR1cfViFRiS59U6vT6sIEeThnb13Yl4pglA8ASLthfupTT9TQ0IVaEJrRDA

On the 17th May we will be bringing you a lush evening of stories and songs, right into your own homes.

A mixture of old and new stories, we hope our warm embrace will bring you comfort in these strange times.

Tickets: £5 in advance and you will be emailed a Zoom link on the day of the show.

If you have bought a ticket, and have not received the link, check in your junk mail- if you still have not received it, please send us a message or email.

Tickets available here: https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/something-a-little-different-events/sunday-stories-with-the-embers-collective?t=tickets

We want nobody turned away due to lack of funds, so we have made a free ticket option for those struggling who'd still like to attend.

Looking forward to virtually seeing you.

The Embers.

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On the 10th May The Embers Collective once again presents an evening of LGBTQ+ stories and songs, this time over Zoom.

We will be delving into world mythology and folklore to present you with a range of NEW queer stories and songs from around the world to bring you Queerstory, the Zoom Edition.

Tickets: £5 in advance and you will be emailed a Zoom link on the day of the show. If you have bought a ticket, and did not receive the link, check in your junk mail- if you still have not received it, please send us a message or email.

Available here: https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/something-a-little-different-events/queerstory-zoom-edition?t=tickets

We want nobody turned away due to lack of funds, so we have made a free ticket option for those struggling who'd still like to attend. 

Looking forward to virtually seeing you. 

The Embers.
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Audience reviews of our other Queerstory events:
'An incredible milieu of rambunctious poetics and song stories. Woven in rich tapestry with themes so often hidden. Thank you deeply xxx'

'A truly brilliant evening. The storytellers and stories were diverse: some using folk tales or Greek myth as a starting point and others (so far as I could tell) wholly original. Every one was a delight: moving, funny and thought-provoking. High praise too for the musicians, whose backing worked like the best movie soundtrack, pointing up the drama, accentuating a joke or enhancing a mood, but never obtruding. The other delight was the friendly. responsive audience. I had never heard of Embers Collective before but now I'm a fan.'

'Brilliant queer clever thoughtful mystical funny colourful lovely'

'Excellent as always, and what an amazing special event. Thank you!' 

We are thrilled to have been invited along to VAULT 2020 where we will be presenting THREE different shows.

Come and join storytelling and music ensemble The Embers Collective for a night of stories about the most brilliant, brave and bloodthirsty MOTHERS in myth and folklore.

May contain: cannibal mums, magic dolls, blessings from beyond the grave, talking skulls and terrifying curses. (But not necessarily in that order.)

The Embers Collective are a storytelling, music and events group that put on intimate shows in intriguing locations, in London and beyond. They tell ancient tales with a modern twist, set within an evolving musical landscape.

'Master storytellers' Time Out

'Their work is joyous, immersive and moving' The Nest Collective

It's our FOURTH BIRTHDAY!

And to celebrate, we will be hosting a live Music Tree Jam session in Doña in Stoke Newington.

Come celebrate with us with a FREE night of improvised, audience directed music with some of London and The Embers' finest musicians.

Earlier in the day we will be hosting our Open Day in The Jago in Dalston from 2pm-6pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/464652450856243/

FREE ENTRY TO BOTH.

There may even be cake.

Big love,

The Embers

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For our fourth birthday, we're holding an Open Day to meet, chat, hang out, eat cake, share, play, perform, celebrate, laugh , dance, sing and tell some stories! This will take place in The Jago, Dalston.

Open to performers of all kinds; come with ideas, suggestions, pieces, works in progress, epic tales, twists, dance moves or just eyes and ears to see what everyone else is up to.

This is also open to an audience- so if people want to come and just watch you are more than welcome. We just ask that you are respectful and open to this being more about process than a finished product. We will have an open mic style session towards the end (from approx 4pm onwards).

After party TBC...

They love you. They love you not. You love them. You love them so much. Too much. So much you could…?

To mark the month of St Valentine, The Embers Collective are bringing you stories, songs and music of Love, Lust and Betrayal.

Tales of twisted desire, missed matches, infatuation, and maybe, just maybe, some real romance…

So come and join us in Cafe Cairo on the 20th February. We guarantee to get your hearts racing.

Doors at 7 p.m., show starts 7 30 p.m.

Tickets £8/£10 in advance.

https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/clapham/cafe-cairo/love-lust-and-betrayal-with-the-embers-collective?t=tickets

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They love you. They love you not. You love them. You love them so much. Too much. So much you could…?

To mark the month of St Valentine, The Embers Collective are bringing you stories, songs and music of Love, Lust and Betrayal.

Tales of twisted desire, missed matches, infatuation, and maybe, just maybe, some real romance…

So come and join us in Doña on the 9th February. We guarantee to get your hearts racing.

Doors at 7 p.m., show starts 7 30 p.m.

Tickets £8/£10 in advance.

https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/date-night/love-lust-and-betrayal-with-the-embers-collective?t=tickets

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On the 2nd February The Embers Collective once again presents an evening of LGBTQ+ stories in The Apple Tree, London.

We will be delving into world mythology and folklore to present you with a range of NEW queer stories and songs from around the world to bring you Queerstory Vol. 3.

Tickets: £8/£10 in advance. Booking highly recommended as last our last Queerstory event sold out and left many disappointed.

https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/farringdon/the-apple-tree/queerstory-vol-3?t=tickets

We want this to be accessible to everyone, so if this ticket price is too high then please get in touch and we will try our best to accommodate.

On the day we will be running two shows- one at 3pm (show starts at 3:30) and one at 7pm (show starts at 7:30).

If you would like to perform at the event (storytellers, musicians or poets) please do get in touch- theemberscollective@gmail.com

The Embers.

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Audience reviews of our other Queerstory events:

'An incredible milieu of rambunctious poetics and song stories. Woven in rich tapestry with themes so often hidden. Thank you deeply xxx'

'A truly brilliant evening. The storytellers and stories were diverse: some using folk tales or Greek myth as a starting point and others (so far as I could tell) wholly original. Every one was a delight: moving, funny and thought-provoking. High praise too for the musicians, whose backing worked like the best movie soundtrack, pointing up the drama, accentuating a joke or enhancing a mood, but never obtruding. The other delight was the friendly. responsive audience. I had never heard of Embers Collective before but now I'm a fan.'

'Brilliant queer clever thoughtful mystical funny colourful lovely'

'Excellent as always, and what an amazing special event. Thank you!'

Dig out your inner wild child, gather your wolf pack, and creep along to Cafe Cairo for an evening of stories and music with The Embers Collective.

Come and get WILD with us, as we bring you tales of ferocious beasts, animalistic humans, and the untamed monsters that lurk in the deep, dark woods.

Tickets £8/£10- available here: https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/clapham/cafe-cairo/wild-beasts-with-the-embers-collective?t=tickets

Advance booking highly recommended. (None on the door)

Doors at 7pm, show starts 7:30pm.

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Doors at 7pm
Performance at 7:30pm

Welcome to an evening of scintillating stories & enchanting music with Stumble Trip Theatre at the hot pink pop up mezcal bar Doña. A show comprised of three stories; ‘Herbaceous Kitchen Invasion’, ‘Fallen Angel’ and ‘Sisters’ performed by critically acclaimed double act Grace Church and Chloe Young. Stories are accompanied by an original music written and performed by The Embers Collective's Tim Karp.

“Grace Church and Chloe Young, consistently delight the audience with both their performing skills and natural charisma” Broadway Baby

“Stumble Trip’s performance was enchanting, funny and captivating! Grace and Chloe cleverly combine storytelling, movement and drama into a wholly contemporary and modern piece of theatre” - Audience Feedback

Tickets on sale here: https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/something-a-little-different-events/stumble-trip-tales?t=tickets

This December, we are back once again for our Midwinter Tales.

Come gather close, get cosy and warm, for a night of midwinter stories and music featuring a banging line-up of storytellers and musicians at Cafe Cairo.

Doors at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7 30 p.m.

Tickets £8/£10 in advance https://www.designmynight.com/london/bars/clapham/cafe-cairo/midwinter-tales-with-the-embers-collective?t=tickets

On the 15th of December, The Embers Collective once again presents an evening of LGBTQ+ stories in The Apple Tree, London.

We will be delving into world mythology and folklore to present you with a range of queer stories and songs from around the world.

Tickets: £8/£10 in advance. Booking highly recommended as last our last Queerstory event sold out and left many disappointed. https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/farringdon/the-apple-tree/queerstory-vol-2-1?t=tickets

We want this to be accessible to everyone, so if this ticket price is too high then please get in touch and we will try our best to accommodate.

On the day we will be running two shows- one at 3pm and one at 7pm.


If you would like to perform at the event (storytellers, musicians or poets) please do get in touch- theemberscollective@gmail.com

The Embers.

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Audience reviews of our first Queerstory event:

'A truly brilliant evening. The storytellers and stories were diverse: some using folk tales or Greek myth as a starting point and others (so far as I could tell) wholly original. Every one was a delight: moving, funny and thought-provoking. High praise too for the musicians, whose backing worked like the best movie soundtrack, pointing up the drama, accentuating a joke or enhancing a mood, but never obtruding. The other delight was the friendly. responsive audience. I had never heard of Embers Collective before but now I'm a fan.'

'Brilliant queer clever thoughtful mystical funny colourful lovely'

'Excellent as always, and what an amazing special event. Thank you!'

This December, we are back once again for our Midwinter Tales.

Come gather close, get cosy and warm, for a night of midwinter stories and music featuring a banging line-up of storytellers and musicians at The Jago, Dalston.

Doors at 6 p.m. Show starts at 6 30 p.m. Please note earlier start time. x

Tickets £8/£10 in advance https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/christmas-themed/midwinter-tales-with-the-embers-collective?t=tickets

On the 10th of November, The Embers Collective are bringing you a night of stories and music exploring the contradictions and complexities of the Hero in mythology.

All money from this event will be donated to men's mental health charity CALM.

Follow this link for more information about what they do: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Ticket available here: https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/something-a-little-different-events/hero-by-the-embers-collective?t=tickets

Doors 7pm, show starts 7:30 pm.

Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble...

This Samhain we are bringing together a coven of WITCH for two evenings of stories and music that will leave you feeling bewitched, charmed and enchanted.

This will be a whole new WITCH show, with an all female lineup of storytellers and musicians.

17th October- Cafe Cairo
31st October- The Jago

Tickets £8/£10 in advance, available here: https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/halloween-party/witch-by-the-embers-collective?t=tickets

Pre booking highly recommended.

Doors 7pm, show starts 7:30pm.

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Calling all artists, musicians, poets, spoken word artists, performers, clowns, dancers, singers, actors, puppeteers, tellers of tales, weavers of worlds, and anyone else who'd like to get involved or just watch...

We are having an OPEN DAY on the 27th of October and we would like you all to come along.

If you've ever wanted to get involved with what we do, and have your own story to tell, in whatever way you'd like to tell it, let's create some magic together!

We will be hosting a fun, informal day of sharing, performing, playing, singing, chatting, inspiring, dancing and storytelling. Come with ideas, suggestions, pieces, works in progress, epic tales, twists, dance moves or just eyes and ears to see what everyone else is up to.

This is also open to an audience- so if people want to come and just watch you are more than welcome. We just ask that you are respectful and open to this being more about process than a finished product.

And it's FREE.

Times: 1pm-6pm. The Jago, Dalston.

Tea, coffee and cake provided.

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On the 20th of October, The Embers Collective presents a night of LGBTQ+ stories in The Apple Tree, London.

We will be delving into world mythology and folklore to present you with a range of queer stories and songs from around the world.

Tickets: £8/£10 in advance: https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/farringdon/the-apple-tree/queerstory-by-the-embers-collective?t=tickets

We want this to be accessible to everyone, so if this ticket price is too high then please get in touch and we will try our best to accommodate.

Doors at 7pm. Show starts 7:30pm.

The Embers.



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