Notebook
The Nettle Dress | Allan Brown
A beautiful documentary that follows a man named Allan Brown on his seven year journey to make a dress entirely out of nettles, by hand, using traditional techniques.
Quotes ‘In Praise of Fairytales’
There is no doubt that the true magic of fairy tales is greatly misunderstood, and yet at the same time utterly unsurpassed…
Giselle | Origins of a Fairytale
A venture into the origins of the story of Giselle, investigating the legend of the Wilis that was its core inspiration…
Coppélia | Origins of a Fairytale
A venture into the origins of the Coppélia story, revealing the dark and sinister tale that was the basis if its inspiration…
Swan Lake | Origins of a Fairytale
A venture into the origins of the Swan Lake story, investigating what folktales inspired it and who wrote it…
My Favourite Fairytales
A selection of my five favourite fairytales… full of magic, romance, tragedy, and dancing!
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