Ottawa based storytelling company that uses the ancient art form of oral tradition to transform and inspire the lives of many.
By using song, dance and interactive dramatic play, we allow the audience to participate in adventurous stories of many moons ago.
1 review
Natasha D.
August 4, 2026Jacqui was really engaging with the childern and staff throughout the three stories she told at the Cumberland Hub. All the stories had a moral at the end. These stories were well presented with props, actions and expression. They childern were able to dance while she did the face painting. The staff approched me after to tell me they enjoyed the storytelling. The songs were repetitiv by the end of story the childern can sing with her. The childern were singing the songs all afternoon after she left. We will definitely will have you back, Jacqui!
Natasha Dube RECE
Hired as: Storyteller
Price range: $200 - $2000
Languages: American Sign Language, English, Afrikaans, Zulu
Gig length: 30 - 60 minutes
Since ancient times, storytelling in many different cultures has been a way of passing on traditions, codes of behavior, as well as maintaining a strong community.
8thGeneration Storytelling uses the art of oral tradition as a tool for transforming and inspiring lives.
In each performance, the audience participates in the telling of stories by using, song, dance, music and rhythmic beats. Aiding in the development of multiple literacy, memory, team building, confidence, imagination, culture awareness, retelling, reflecting and relating.
Our storyteller
Born and raised in South Africa, Jacqui Du Toit is known for her animated stories from the mother land. By combining gestures, dance, singing, facial expressions, and dramatic impersonations that spark the audience, Jacqui knows how to captivate the audience with more than just words.
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Wednesday
School Assembly
9:00am - 11:30am
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Ottawa, ON
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African Entertainment
