Story Bazaar: Trading Tales ft. Laura Sampson

A British Punjabi Storyteller and a British Trinidadian Storyteller from two different generations, sharing some of their favourite traditional tales from their cultures and further beyond in the heart of Wolverhampton.

Laura Sampson is a British-Trinidadian storyteller & writer based in London. She loves to tell stories of big emotions, surreal situations, & misunderstood old ladies, from all over the world.

For adults, Laura has worked with leading UK story organisations the Crick Crack Club & StoryJam, alongside hosting a regular storytelling open mic night in London. Recent shows include Yamanba (or, She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain), HIDE (VAULT Festival), & a new retelling of Old English epic Beowulf.

For families, Laura has worked with V&A, Young V&A, Discover Children’s Story Centre, Sagapo Teatro, Polka Theatre, Secret City Arts, Conductive Music, Pākiki Theatre, & National Trust. She is an ISTA associate artist, & author of two collections, Enchanted Tales (2023) & Mythical Tales (Sept 2025) published by Templar Books.

Laura’s storytelling style often incorporates rhythm, song – & elements of noh, a 700-year-old Japanese theatre form she has practised since 2011. She recently completed a Japanese Studies MA (SOAS). www.laurasampson.co.uk

Peter Chand is one of Europe’s foremost storytellers and is constantly in demand for his Indian tales of love, wisdom and the supernatural. 2026 marks his twentieth year as a full-time Storyteller, Trainer and advocate for diverse voices in the arts and society in general.
www.peterchand.com