Stories on the Loose
A creative adventure celebrating reading, stories and song
Taking handcrafted stories, songs, and ideas on the road to libraries, festivals, rural touring schemes, and arts venues across the UK.
About the project
Stories on the Loose is a long-term mission from Artisan Creative to bring the joy of reading, storytelling, and song back into everyday life.
Through four handcrafted shows, we celebrate stories as adventures that spark imagination, empathy, and connection - whether experienced on the page or in the room.
With 40+ performances already booked and more festivals and community venues joining the road, Stories on the Loose is helping communities reconnect through story, music, and conversation.
The Shows
Our interactive, wellbeing, musical show thingy!
Two versions available: 60 minutes (no interval) or 80 minutes (plus interval option)
Support our Crowdfunder here
We’ve launched a Crowdfunder to help take Stories on the Loose further — to the libraries, festivals, and small communities that need it most. Your support will help us bring live storytelling, music, and conversation to new audiences during the National Year of Reading 2026, celebrating books as both an adventure and a conversation. In return, we’re offering a range of handcrafted rewards — from signed books and tea towels to event experiences and a place on our Wall of Honour. Every contribution helps keep the stories moving — and every supporter becomes part of the journey.