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Creature Chronicles 'Tales from the Vale'
The Creature Chronicles 'Tales from the Vale'
As the waves lap the shore of the cliffed coastline and the breeze swirls and spirals through the treetops, the creatures of the Vale spring to life. Scurrying and scampering ripple through the landscape, but who could be making these sounds?
This Summer, it’s time for creatures great and small to share their treasured tales with human kind. Make sure you’re truly listening - for some of these species may need a little help.
The Creature Chronicles is a collection of stories developed and designed by Louby Lou’s Storytelling, to share the important tales of endangered species who reside in the Vale. Suitable for families, a series of pop up events will be taking place across the six weeks holidays for you to enjoy and engage in. The collection includes a mixture of outdoor theatre performances, walkabout acts and promenade storytelling trails, across some of the Vale’s most beautiful landscapes.
Performance Style
Each event will be performed in one of 4 styles; Walkabout Performances, Theatre Performances, Storytelling Trails, or Intimate Storytelling. Your guide to each can be found further below.
A number of events will need to be booked due to limited capacity, whilst others will be freely roaming for you to enjoy. Tickets for the bookable performances will go live on the 14th July at Creature Chronicles - Ticket Source

Watch this space, ticket infomation to soon be released!
Walkabout Performances
Keep your eyes peeled across the Vale this Summer, as you may bump into a few of our creatures on the street. There’s no need to register a ticket for these events - simply pop along and find us on the day.
Close Your Eyes and Listen: The Story of the Curlew
Dear Diary: The Story of the Eel
No Likey, No Lighty: The Story of the Glow Worm
The Bat Lady: The Story of the Bat
Toad Patrol: The Story of the Toad
Theatre Performances
Bring your camp chair and picnic blanket this Summer, as we bring you a collection of outdoor theatre shows to enjoy as a family. Tickets for these will need to be registered due to limited capacity and will be available from Monday 14th July via www.ticketsource.co.uk/creaturechronicles
Admiral Beetle: The Story of the Darkling Beetle
For Sale: The Story of the Great Crested Newt
Mission Swift: The Story of the Swift
Riverbank Retreat: The Story of the Water Vole
Storytelling Trails
Weave and wander through the parks this Summer, with our outdoor storytelling trails, guided by professional actors. Tickets for these will need to be registered due to limited capacity and will be available from Monday 14th July via www.ticketsource.co.uk/creaturechronicles
Adderlaide: The Story of the Adder
The Insect Lab: The Story of the Oil Beetle
The Otter Detectives: The Story of the Otter
Intimate Storytelling
A more relaxed setting, in which the story is told through music, movement and props. Tickets for this event will need to be registered due to limited capacity and will be available from Monday 14th July via
www.ticketsource.co.uk/creaturechronicles
Nos Da Pathew: The Story of the Dormouse
Brought to you by....
This project is joint funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, The Restore the Thaw project and the Vale Local Nature Partnership.
The project is a collaboration between Visit the Vale, the Vale Local Nature Partnership and the Restore the Thaw project in bringing to life the stories of all our wonderful creatures across the Vale.
We are delighted to have commissioned Louby Lou's storytelling in bringing you the 'Creature Chronicles: Tales from the Vale'

UK Shared Prosperity Fund
This project is being funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the organisations below.

The Vale Nature Partnership
The Vale Nature Partnership brings together representatives from a wide range of organisations, local groups and individuals who have an interest in local wildlife and land management. The partnership is open for anyone to join and is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the Vale Nature Recovery Action Plan.
The mission of the VNP in the Vale is to reconnect people from all across the county with nature. Through partnership working, their aim is to engage the public, local community groups and organisations, as well as schools and businesses to take part in practical action for nature in their communities.
For more information on the Vale Nature Partnership and all the work that they do please see The Vale Nature Partnership.

Restore the Thaw Landscape
Restore the Thaw Landscape is an ongoing project delivering biodiversity improvements in the River Thaw catchment area in the Vale of Glamorgan. The aim of the project is to protect and enhance local wildlife and habitats, working closely with landowners and the local community, and offering numerous opportunities for organisations, community groups, and volunteers to get involved in conservation efforts.
Find out all about Restore the Thaw Landscape here.

Visit the Vale
Visit the Vale is the dedicated Tourism & Events team at the Vale of Glamorgan Council. We proudly promote the Vale as a stunning destination for visitors, while curating an exciting lineup of events that offer unforgettable experiences for the entire family.