Folk Tales from the Canal Side - Ian Douglas
Todmorden Library, Todmorden, OL14 5AA
Wednesday 11th November 2026
Twisting and turning its way through great cities and towns is the eternal navigation: a network of canals that fed the industrial growth of our country.
Nowadays we might consider our waterways a place to find peace and relaxation, but under that tranquil surface hides a turbulent past.
Storyteller and narrowboat dweller Ian Douglas has salvaged a wealth of stories from the depths. Murder and mystery, heroes and love, devils and oatcakes are all wrapped up in this wonderful book – but beware … you will never see the towpath in the same way again!
Ian Douglas has been telling stories at festivals, schools, libraries and on street corners both nationally and internationally for over 30 years. Originally a street theatre performer, Ian has founded two story-based theatre companies.
He has also worked as a theatre practitioner in residence for organisations across the North including Northern Stage in Newcastle and Theatre by the Lake in Keswick.
Nowadays we might consider our waterways a place to find peace and relaxation, but under that tranquil surface hides a turbulent past.
Storyteller and narrowboat dweller Ian Douglas has salvaged a wealth of stories from the depths. Murder and mystery, heroes and love, devils and oatcakes are all wrapped up in this wonderful book – but beware … you will never see the towpath in the same way again!
Ian Douglas has been telling stories at festivals, schools, libraries and on street corners both nationally and internationally for over 30 years. Originally a street theatre performer, Ian has founded two story-based theatre companies.
He has also worked as a theatre practitioner in residence for organisations across the North including Northern Stage in Newcastle and Theatre by the Lake in Keswick.
Price
Ticket price incl. booking fee
£5.42
