Ministry of Stories

Ministry of Stories: A writing and mentoring space for young people in East
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Ministry of Stories

Season 1: Join the Ministry of Stories on unique adventures through lands of fire and dragons. Meet greedy unicorns and pig presidents and help us hunt for missing emojis and doughnuts. Each episode features a short story written and read by children who attend writing clubs at the Ministry of Stories. Created with the generous support of Matt Hill and Penguin Random House Audio. Thanks to our funders: the Breadsticks Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England. Season 2: Did you know The Shard used to be made entirely from sausages? And that the London Eye is an interdimensional portal? These are just some of the remarkable "facts" our young writers, aged 6-15, unearthed in summer 2024 whilst making three alternative audio tours of London. Created with the generous support of East London Arts and Music and Matt Hill at Rethink Audio. Thanks to our funders: Arts Council England, City Bridge Foundation, the Violence Reduction Unit of the Mayor’s Office, and the Lightbulb Trust.

  1. 1 NOV

    A Completely Accurate and Totally True London Tour

    This tour is (obviously) all of the above. But in case you were wondering, there are no refunds. You won’t get your money or your life back. This is going to be so fun. Created by young writers from Ministry of Stories, with support from volunteer writing mentors. The script was edited by Jennifer Claessen, recorded at East London Arts and Music by Adam Courting, Gem Carmela Ahmet and Monica Gaga and produced by Matt Hill at Rethink Audio.   With thanks to East London Arts and Music trainees: Ben Harvey, CeeLdn, Félix Ruiz Gsottberger and Jehu Adora.

    10 min

  2. 1 NOV

    London Can't Make Up Its Mind

    Join us on a poetry adventure through the streets (and skies) of London. Visit landmarks, stop a while in nature and hear our young writer’s hopes for their city. Created by young writers from Ministry of Stories, with support from volunteer writing mentors. The script was edited by Jessica Randall, recorded at East London Arts and Music by Adam Courting, Gem Carmela Ahmet, Dorothy Cotter and Monica Gaga and produced by Matt Hill at Rethink Audio.   With thanks to East London Arts and Music trainees: Ben Harvey, CeeLdn, Félix Ruiz Gsottberger and Jehu Adora.

    21 min

  3. 1 NOV

    A Better London: Welcome to Monster Town

    It’s almost unheard of for human radios to find the frequency of Frankenstein’s radio station, so here’s a rare glimpse into the goings on in Monster Town, London’s distorted reflection. Created by young writers from Ministry of Stories, with support from volunteer writing mentors. The script was edited by Mayo Agard-Olubo, recorded at East London Arts and Music by Adam Courting, Gem Carmela Ahmet and Dorothy Cotter and produced by Matt Hill at Rethink Audio.   With thanks to East London Arts and Music trainees: Ben Harvey, CeeLdn, Félix Ruiz Gsottberger and Jehu Adora.

    18 min

  4. 15/10/2018

    The Unknown Professor

    In a world where acid-spitting zombies roam, the only hope is an unknown professor inventing a cure in his lab. But what if the potion doesn't work?  Written and read by Jack Edited by Joseph French

    3 min

  5. 01/10/2018

    Dead Velvet

    Sharana used to have super powers but she's lost her ice power. Can she get it back in time to fight her evil granny Dead Velvet? Written and read by Brandes Edited by Matt Hill

    3 min

  6. 24/09/2018

    Master of Fire

    Jay is the Master of Fire. One day he is kidnapped by the Master of Water and taken to the Destruction Room! Can he escape in time?  Written and read by Rocklyne Recorded by Roy McMillan Edited by Daniel Murguialday

    4 min

  7. 17/09/2018

    Hacker

    When Jamie hacks into the bank mainframe and steals a valuable diamond, the police come after him and his family. Oh no! Written and read by Onyeka Edited by Matt Hill

    3 min

  8. 03/09/2018

    Dragon's Den

    Before Jakal's parents died, they made him promise to battle an evil monster who lives in the dark cave. But first, he has to defeat a big, green fire-breathing dragon... Written and read by Erencan Edited by Matt Hill

    2 min
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Season 1: Join the Ministry of Stories on unique adventures through lands of fire and dragons. Meet greedy unicorns and pig presidents and help us hunt for missing emojis and doughnuts. Each episode features a short story written and read by children who attend writing clubs at the Ministry of Stories. Created with the generous support of Matt Hill and Penguin Random House Audio. Thanks to our funders: the Breadsticks Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Arts Council England. Season 2: Did you know The Shard used to be made entirely from sausages? And that the London Eye is an interdimensional portal? These are just some of the remarkable "facts" our young writers, aged 6-15, unearthed in summer 2024 whilst making three alternative audio tours of London. Created with the generous support of East London Arts and Music and Matt Hill at Rethink Audio. Thanks to our funders: Arts Council England, City Bridge Foundation, the Violence Reduction Unit of the Mayor’s Office, and the Lightbulb Trust.

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  • Creator
    Ministry of Stories: A writing and mentoring space for young people in East
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ministry of Stories 2018
  • Show Website
    Ministry of Stories

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