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The sun beats down on two travellers, journeying across a mysterious land in a contraption they've built themselves. They sing, play games, and tell stories inspired by a collection of precious things they've gathered from a time gone by.
With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world. A world where an ancient book guides your way, a drop of rain changes everything and a mighty lion holds its secrets in an old clay pot.
Will our intrepid explorers make it? They're full of ideas and full of hope but dangerously low on baked beans.
Stories in the Dust blends live music, puppetry and bold storytelling to explore themes of displacement, environmental awareness and hope.
Stories in the Dust launched their slow touring model in 2023. This model of touring serves to embed their work into communities, developing longer term engagement through the delivery of accompanying workshops and projects.

Click on the image to read or download our accompanying Education pack. Created alongside Ian Williams, Professor of Applied Environmental Sciences at Southampton University.
Creative Team for
Stories in the Dust
Iona Fleur Sheppard
Writer, Performer & Composer
Anna Harriott
Writer, Performer & Composer
Russ Tunney
Director
David Lewington
Sound Design & Arrangement
Mark Dymock
Lighting Design
Prof. Ian Williams
Partner and Climate Lead
Rachel Bayton
Design: Costume
Toby Roberts
Illustrator
Orpheus Alexander
Design: Set & Puppets
Robin Hatcher
Producer
Onioluwa Taiwo
Marketing Assistant
Stories in the Dust was created using second-hand, found
and reclaimed materials. Its environmental impact is continually reviewed to ensure it remains as sustainable as possible.

