Storyteller Ben Haggarty will be in York next month to kick-start a new initiative (From York Press)

Storyteller Ben Haggarty will be in York next month to kick-start a new initiative

10:32am Saturday 20th March 2010 in

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Explore Story is a six-month programme organised by City of York Council’s Library Service to encourage more adults to read.

Haggarty’s series of performances at Acomb Explore Library Learning Centre on Friday, April 9, will be about the quest for knowledge and the trials and tribulations faced along the way.

Other renowned names performing will include Hugh Lupton, Shonaleigh, Jo Blake, Tim Ralphs and Simon Heywood.

The show starts at 7.30pm and is suitable for anybody aged 12 or above. Tickets cost £7.50, including a glass of wine, and are available from Acomb Explore Learning Centre or by phoning 01904 552651.

Coun Nigel Ayre, City of York Council’s executive member for leisure, culture and social inclusion, said: “Having such a successful performer supporting the Explore Story programme is a great boost for the event.

“Hopefully people who come to the event to see Ben Haggarty will be inspired to find out more about the art of storytelling.”