Beneath the Leaves
Join storyteller Amy Douglas and musician Kevin Doherty for an afternoon of stories, music and imagination. Drawing on traditional tales, folklore and song, this family-friendly performance will take audiences on a journey through magical worlds, memorable characters and unexpected adventures. Expect plenty of laughter, wonder and opportunities to join in along the way.
A family-friendly storytelling event. Children go free! (Please still book your free child ticket)
Age suitability: 5yrs+
Bean A’ Tí Simone Schümmelfeder
Ticket Tip: This is a ticketed event. We strongly recommend booking online in advance, as only a limited number of tickets will be available on the door. Ticket holders receive priority entry. Please arrive 15 minutes before the event starts. Due to limited venue sizes, our island location, and possible waiting lists, late arrivals may have their places offered to another waiting guest.
Ferry Tip: Recommended ferry for this event departs Baltimore at 10.45am (arriving approx. 11.30am). The venue is approximately a 5 minute walk on the edge of the harbour you arrive at. A map of the island can be found on our website and at the back of our festival brochures. Ferry spaces are limited, so advance booking is advised. Pre-booked tickets must be collected from the ferry office on Baltimore pier before boarding. See Cape Clear Ferries for timetables and booking.
Date
- Sep 05 2026
Time
- 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Cost
- 10.00€
Labels
- Children Free,
- Family Friendly
Location
- North Harbour, Cape Clear Island
Artists
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Simone SchümmelfederMCSimone is a storyteller, writer and teacher from Germany. In 2006 she started to work as a storyteller and also published her first children’s book together with her twin sister Silke.
In 2011, with the Irish storyteller Michael Phelan, she founded StoryGate and performs in schools, libraries and on festivals. She also works closely with the Goethe-Institute in Dublin and combines storytelling with language teaching.
Simone is an active member of the international storytelling ensemble Story-O and takes part in their vibrant and imaginative performances. She has been a teller at Cape Clear over the years.
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Amy DouglasAward-winning author and storyteller, Amy Douglas has been integral within the modern British storytelling landscape as performer, promoter and advocate for the past three decades. She was a founder member of the international Festival at the Edge, served two years as a Director for the Society for Storytelling and is now part of Step Up, running commissions and mentoring to support wordsmiths take the next step in the careers.
Her three folk tale collections have all received Storytelling World Awards. After winning Young Storyteller of the Year at 16, Amy Douglas apprenticed to world-renowned traditional Scots Traveller storyteller and ballad-singer, Duncan Williamson, and now holds many of his stories and ballads in trust.
A storyteller of integrity, wit and subtle humour, Amy is a pioneer for taking storytelling into new arenas and formats, including recent projects in VR and blended performance. She currently runs BLAST! storytelling performances and the first online storytelling talk show of its kind, Taking the Tradition On. Amy has 30 years of experience telling stories to all ages, from one-off performances, to leading projects spanning several years. Amy works extensively in education, particularly in Wales as a Creative Agent and mentor for teachers within the Creative Leadership Scheme.
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Kevin DohertyKevin Doherty has been writing and performing his music for almost forty years. Starting out in Country and Bluegrass bands in Donegal, Kevin provided original compositions to accompany the classics of those genres. From this grounding he was taken up by the members of the fledgling group Four Men and a Dog. And became lead singer and songwriter. ‘The Dogs’ still travel the globe performing to audiences that now bridge several generation gaps!
Kevin has also released four solo albums and two collaborative projects. His songs have been covered by many artists including legends ‘The Band’ in the States and Mary Black in Ireland. Kevin has worked on projects with the Smithsonian in Washington DC and Poetry Ireland and the Abbey Theatre in Ireland. He had more recently stepped back from music to an extent as he completed a PhD on childhood memory in the poetry of Seamus Heaney but there will be new music to come in 2026.
