Booking The Woolly Tellers

 

To book an event with the Woolly Tellers

The Woolly Tellers consistently look to expand in to new venues and  are often approached to attend private events as well as those which we host and invite a public audience.

We have a wealth of knowledge and experience we can bring to bring to any event to help make a story telling a greater success.

We are aware  that simply booking the Woolly Tellers is only the first step and the below guidance will advise you what to expect from us and what we expect from you

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The Woolly Tellers

 

The woolly Tellers Mick Whysall and David Brookes are performance story tellers

The majority of the content of any performance are self written.  There may be on occasions the use of traditional stories within the performance.  These are few and are added to increase or alter the breadth and balance of the performance when required.

The strength of storytelling is in the spoken word, and therefore props and stage sets are minimal.  Mick and Dave on most occasions dress in black to maintain a neutral ambience so the emphasis is on the spoken word and story content.

Atmosphere adds greatly to any performance.  Mood lighting by way of wall washes may be used (by the use of low voltage LED which are essentially cold running) Electric candles (where required) can be used where appropriate

Performances will run by agreement with the venue or  clients.  The Woolly Tellers will tailor the presentation to facilitate commercial opportunities and will be attentive to the comfort of the audience.

We operate a consistent professional attitude in dress, behaviour and content and welcome discussion or request in respect to timing and or content of the performance.

We will prior to any engagement be at the venue prior to the performance to liaise and discuss any detail and or logistical matters that may require our input or attention.

We carry full liability insurance

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The venue

 

Storytelling is an intimate performance which does not usually require amplification or sound equipment.  It is essential therefore that the location of the event is suitable.

The intrusion of music, passing traffic and other adjacent high levels of noise detracts from the success of the performance

The audience should be comfortable and relaxed.  Be able to enjoy the performance of the spoken word, with seating provided and correctly arranged.  The room temperature set to the appropriate level for comfort for a seated audience.

Health and safety and housekeeping matters will when required be presented to the audience at the beginning of the performance

Advertising and promotion is undertaken by The Woolly Tellers but relies on support from the venue when possible.

Posters and fliers strategically placed the taking of bookings and the issue of tickets all contribute to a successful event.

Enquiries about the performance will generate an audience.  It is essential staff are informed about the scope and content of the event, tickets sales and pricing

The woolly Tellers will commence and conclude at the agreed times and will remove any equipment as quickly as possible after the finish of the performance.

We are happy to assist with arranging layout, tidying and clearing the performance where  required.

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The Woolly Tellers booking agreement

 

1. All bookings take effect immediately upon acceptance of the booking by BOTH the Client and The Woolly Tellers , whether orally, electronically or in writing (“Confirmation”).
2. The fact that the Contract has not been signed or returned is not sufficient to invalidate the booking or acceptance of these terms.
3. The agreed Total Cost may be subject to change if any details of the Contract are altered (by agreement with both the Client and the Artist).
4. Unless otherwise agreed by The Woolly Tellers, the Balance is payable to the Artist either in cash or by cheque on conclusion of the event.
5. The Woolly Tellers agrees to provide a performance that is to the best of their ability, and reflects fully the likeness of the Artist’s show, as known to the Client via distribution of the *Artist’s demo CD’s, *promotional materials, *profiles, pictures,*videos, *web page etc.  The artist will make every effort to ensure their performance is outstanding, adhere to the client’s wishes within all reasonableness, be polite and courteous with the client, their guests and all venue staff and contractors.
6. Where The Woolly Tellers agrees to provide all equipment required to undertake this performance, unless the equipment has been contractually agreed to be provided by the Client or a third party. It is the Artist’s responsibility to ensure the good working order and safety of their own equipment, and to obtain all necessary insurances & certification.(* if applicable )
7. It is agreed by the Client and The Woolly Tellers that the equipment and instruments of the Artist are not available for use by other performers or persons without the written consent of the Artist.
8. The woolly Tellers take full responsibility for maintaining their own Public Liability Insurance (which should be to a minimum of £1,000,000 cover), their own equipment insurance, vehicle insurance and for carrying out the P.A.T. testing of their equipment.
9. The Woolly Tellers will have unrestricted permission too hand out business cards or any promotional materials bearing their personal contact information.
10. The Woolly Tellers shall be suitably and tidily dressed during their performance except with the consent of the client or where the wearing other attire is deemed to be a necessary part of their act.
11. The Artist agrees that their fee is inclusive of all expenses.
12. The Woolly Tellers are not employed by the Client and they are responsible for their own accounting and payment of TAX and any other contributions

Force Majeure Event

Where a “Force Majeure Event” occurs where a party is unable to comply with its obligations under this Contract for a reason outside of its control (such as war, fire, death, illness or other capacity, accident, breakdown from any cause, civil commotion, national calamity, order of Government or Local Authority having jurisdiction in the matter,, act of God) and which is not attributable to any act or failure to take preventive action by The Woolly Tellers or Client.

In such cases of a ‘Force Mejeure Event’ there will be no penalty levied against the Woolly Tellers or the Client

Changes on the Event Date

Where possible, changes to the contract schedule which are unavoidable on the Event Date should first be discussed and agreed with the client  the Client and the Artist prior to the performance.