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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Thrilled to have an article in the new edition of Preternature: Critical and Historical Studies of the Preternatural! "Maidens, Monsters and More" maps British folklore of water beings, to assess regional patterns in the context of history and psychogeography. Read FREE 'til 18/11 at bit.ly/4xDggL5

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Nearly time! Tues 1st Sep, 21Soho AND #livestream - petrifications, punishments and purifying waters: delve into the #Folklore of Stone Circles with me and Seed Talks! Book a place now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-britis...

An illustration of a giant placing a prehistoric stone circle. Captions read: Seed Talks The British Folklore of Stone Circles How generations have explained Britain's most mysterious stone circles with Dr Jon Norman Mason Tues 1 Sep | 7pm | 21Soho, London Livestream Tickets Available

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Just a couple of days to go! Come hear about #sussex fairy #folklore - past and present, expected and unexpected! The Mint House, Pevensey, 2-3pm, Sun 16/8 - book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sussex-fai...

A painting by William Blake of Oberon, Titania and Puck dancing - with text reading, "Blake saw fairies in Sussex, you know... THIS WEEKEND! Sussex Fairies, Then and Now @The Mint House, 2pm 16/8".

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The past didn't go anywhere - it's here with you! Local antifascist history in story and song: Worthing and the Spanish Civil War, Fri 22nd May, Audioactive - book now, see you there: www.eventbrite.com/e/worthing-a...

A poster for the event, Worthing and the Spanish Civil War - Worthing & Spain's fight against fascism 1936-39. 7pm Fri 22nd May, Audioactive, Worthing, BN11 3BN. Tickets on the door £5 concession / £10 solidarity. ¡No pasarán!

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Yesterday being St George's Day, I recorded my take on Wild Edric - up for free on Patreon if you want a look: www.patreon.com/posts/156421... #storytelling #folklore

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Come back to the water's edge with @jasonstoryteller.bsky.social and myself - #storytelling from #folklore, fantasy and the deep human past, online 19th Apr. Book your place at: facebook.com/events/s/dee...

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

#Storytelling and #archaeology from the #mabinogi and more, with myself and @jasonbuckstoryteller. Join us online 1st Feb! facebook.com/events/s/ble... (pic: Margaret Jones)

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Just to say: I love this! Cultural ephemera ARE our stories! www.instagram.com/p/DT2jdkAjGX... @uniofbrighton.bsky.social

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Join me for an intimate night of traditional tales at Everflyht vineyard: smugglers, witch hares, fairies, black dogs and more...! Wed 4th Feb. Two 40min sets with an interval, PLUS a glass of Everflyht wine! Book at www.everflyht.com/product/an-e... #sussex #folklore #storytelling

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Online, Sun 1st Feb: Blessings, Bodies and the Worlds Beneath! fb.me/e/aEkNYRhID Jason Buck and I bring you legends and dreams of ancient earth and waters. Want some #archaeology in your #storytelling? Then join us on Zoom...!

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Want some seasonal #storytelling? Come see me at One Garden Brighton, 13, 14 & 21 Dec! Myths and folklore of #winter from Sussex and beyond, for all ages - and explore the gardens and Stanmer Park while you're there! 3 sessions each day - book a spot at www.onegardenbrighton.com/explore/one-...

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

It's coming! Join us #online Wed 3rd Dec 7:30pm (or watch later) for a mischievous and macabre alternative to the festive season. Grown-up #storytelling with @timralphs and myself - book yourself a virtual seat: shorturl.at/HzZoY

An animal's skull lies on purple fabric, underneath the slogan, "In the Company of Skulls: Jon Norman-Mason & Tim Ralphs 7:30pm - 3rd December - Zoom Link in Description!"

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Playing in the midwinter festivities at Glow Wild at Wakehurst @rbgkew.bsky.social last night! Plenty more to be seen on this magical, otherworldly lantern trail 27th Nov-3rd Jan. Do go if you can: www.kew.org/wakehurst/wh... @theydyamelia.bsky.social

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

This Saturday! I'm telling tales of Robin Hood, outlaws and the bounty of the forest, at the amazing Sussex Surplus' Community Banquet! Might still be tickets available, so book if you can: tinyurl.com/yc3ye26k - it's FREE! #storytelling #Brighton #community

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Haven't said this enough: JOIN US FOR BEOWULF! Just a couple of days away: Mon 3rd Nov at Ropetackle Arts Centre and the rehearsals have been SO EXCITING! AND separate ticket link for watch later in the comments. Plumb the depths of this Old English myth with us! www.facebook.com/share/1JodiU...

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

ONLINE GIG TONIGHT!!! Last-minute announcement: I will be joining my wonderful friends Pog for a live-streamed music-and-storytelling mix to raise money for the Josh Evans Trust Fund, supporting children with diabetes. Beaming out at 6:30pm from here: www.facebook.com/pogbrighton - join us there!

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

This coming Sunday! #Storytelling for hope, inspiration and Making a Difference in these gloomy times: fb.me/e/6oQn2YN5R. Proceeds to @doctorswithoutborders.org. OODLES of amazing tellers: @jasonstoryteller.bsky.social , Carl Gough, Cath Edwards, @davetonge.bsky.social, Rosalind Buck and me!

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Gig news! Stories to Bring Light in the Darkness, #online 8/6: fb.me/e/6oQn2YN5R A HORDE of storytellers gathered by @jasonstoryteller.bsky.social to raise money for @msf.org. #Storytelling and a good cause! Join us there!

A collection of photos showing storytellers performing.

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Hello! #Folklore news: I am giving a paper on WATER HORSES at Imaginative Landscapes and Otherworlds 2025 14/6 - join me! It's FREE and ONLINE: www.eventbrite.com/e/imaginativ... This annual event is always wonderful, come hear loads of researchers share work. @CanterburyCCUni @UniofExeter

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

The Chronoscope awaits! Help me find all the lost pieces, before nefarious villains doom our past, present and future... in The Brighton Time Travel Adventure!! Sun 4th May 11:00, #spiegelgardens - book now: www.brightonfringe.org/events/the-b... #family #storytelling Brighton Fringe

A shiny metal device with a glowing blue light.

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Nearly there! Time to SAVE THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE! The BRIGHTON TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURE: interactive #storytelling for all the family. #brightonfringe 3/4 May 11am - all hands needed to save EVERYWHEN! www.brightonfringe.org/events/the-b...

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

THE BRIGHTON TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURE! #SpiegelGardens, #BrightonFringe2025, 3&4 May: all needed to SAVE THE FUTURE! Book now: shorturl.at/ZGlCl

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Well last night was FANTASTIC!!! We gathered, we rocked, we found the Promised Land! Thanks so much again to #Ropetacklestorytellers (and Saif and Ian for the pics!) - WATCH ONLINE TONIGHT! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/promised-l... #storytelling #rocknroll

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

HE'S BACK...! Rock legends retold as world myths: PROMISED LAND, 10th Mar @Ropetackle Storytellers - join us for a #storytelling and live band spectacular! ropetacklecentre.co.uk/events/promi... ... OR watch online 11th Mar: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/promised-l... Celebrate the myths of our times!

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

V nice mention of our upcoming #PromisedLand show at Ropetackle Storytellers! AND of my recent work on #You'reDeadToMe with @gregjenner.bsky.social et al. Thanks v much to Alex Fitch of the Comics and Graphic Narratives REG at @uniofbrighton.bsky.social! blogs.brighton.ac.uk/comics/2025/...

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

IT'S BACK...! Promised Land: The Myths of Rock'n'Roll, Mon 10th Mar at @Ropetackle Storytellers - AND streamed online Tues 11th Mar! Rock legends retold as world myths ! www.facebook.com/events/95690... in person, www.facebook.com/events/20115... online - #storytelling for now and all time!

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

This is a BIG ONE!! New #youredeadtome on Legends of King Arthur - and I got to co-research and co-script!!! LIFE MILESTONE REACHED!! Have a good listen to @gregjenner.bsky.social , Mike Wozniak and Dr Mary Bateman, as I bask in the moment... www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

FREE #storytelling and #crafting for families this Saturday afternoon if you're up for it! Folklore and fun to celebrate Brigid and the coming of Spring, from 3pm at the Hillcrest Centre, Newhaven. Do join us if you're free! guesthousestorytellers.com

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Gig news! Sat 1 Feb I will be joining Xanthe Gresham-Knight and Jamie Crawford for #storytelling to celebrate Brigid and the coming Spring! Join us to light the last of winter: FREE family afternoon, & a fantastic show from Xanthe and Kate Corkery in the evening. guesthousestorytellers.com

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

#transrightsarehumanrights🌈 V sad to hear Trump's executive order decreeing that there are only two genders in the US, those assigned at birth. Hermaphroditus below reminds us that other times, cultures and places have accepted the evidence of experience - even celebrated it.

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

I've done an interview about my PhD research for the @crecganford.bsky.social YouTube channel! The nature of #storytelling in human life and modern landscapes - watch it here: youtu.be/2Aqv-Dv9gAw?... for great fun musing on #myth, politics and popular culture.

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Daring deeds afoot! But will you meet the challenge with your muscles or your mind? Tales of Brain AND Brawn with me and @Jason Buck Storyteller - Sun 12th Jan online: fb.me/e/5ustnJRwz Seeya there for folklore, myth and #storytelling galore! (Pic by the amazing Michael Foreman.)

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

#Storytelling for all THIS WEEKEND! Tales of Brains AND Brawn, online with me and #JasonBuck. Folklore and fiction of the quick-witted and the warlike, sharp minds and sharp steel. Join us there! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/993428721047

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

How's the festive season going so far? I have more #storytelling on the way: join me at One Garden Brighton 21st and 22nd Dec for wintery tales huddled close in the heritage barn! All ages welcome - but the kids get free meals...! www.onegardenbrighton.com/explore/one-...

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Hello all! First of TWO Christmas gigs at The Yellow Book, Brighton, coming up: Yuletide Yarns by #BrightonTelltales on Sun 15th! Sparkling, soulful or spooky - seasonal #storytelling to suit you! ("Suit yule"? No - maybe not...) See you there: fb.me/e/4Xi0HdPz4

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

This weekend! The first of my winter #storytelling sessions for #OneGardenBrighton. Pick your preferred slot, Sat and Sun - and I'll be there again 14th/15th and 21st/22nd. See you in the barn for festive family #folklore from far and near! www.onegardenbrighton.com/explore/one-...

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Jon Norman-Mason @jonthestoryteller.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Been great fun looking at tales for winter #storytelling at #OneGardenBrighton - just found this gem, which I shall very much enjoy telling: www.americanfolklore.net/st-nicolas-a... Seeya in the heritage barn, at weekends throughout Dec: www.onegardenbrighton.com/explore/one-...

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