8thGeneration Storytelling

Ottawa, ON

$200 - $2000

Travels up to 90 miles

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African Storytelling

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performance at the International Children's festival

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Performance at the Ottawa folklore centre

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Performance at the summer festival Ottawa

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Black History Month 2016 with Tribal Threat

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West Fest 2017, Ottawa

Overview

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.


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Booking information

Price range: $200 - $2000

Languages: American Sign Language, English, Afrikaans, Zulu

Gig length: 30 - 60 minutes

What to expect

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.

About

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.

Additional booking notes

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Upcoming booked events

July 2026

29

Wednesday

School Assembly

9:00am - 11:30am

Ottawa, ON

Set list

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Setup requirements

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