An Immersive Storytelling Experience
for Schools, Festivals & Families
Step inside the Story Dome
- where stories come alive with imagination and magic.
The Story Dome is a fully immersive 360° storytelling experience for children (and their grown ups).
Inside this magical, portable dome, live storytelling and projected animation combine to create unforgettable shows full of heart, imagination, and joy.
All the heart of traditional storytelling with all the WOW factor of digital immersive technology.
Created and performed by award-winning storyteller Vicky McFarland, each show blends traditional tales, mythic themes, and wellbeing elements with cutting-edge digital projection.
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Whether you're a school, festival, museum, or family event organiser — the Story Dome delivers powerful storytelling that will leave your audiences delighted and awed.
Our Three Shows
Age 4 - 6 / Foundation Stage
A gentle tale of friendship and wellbeing. Heathcliffe the hedgehog is having a wobbly day. With help from his friend Wilbur the warthog, he learns how to find calm and reconnect with himself.
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​Duration: 10–13 minutes
Designed with wellbeing and sensory storytelling in mind
Perfect for younger or neurodiverse audiences
Age 5 - 7 /
KEY STAGE 1
Inspired by a Cheyenne myth, this is the story of the last Wolf in Ireland, who dances with the stars — and falls to pieces. Children help Wolfie find his soul song and put himself back together in a joyful, interactive journey through Irish landscapes.
Duration: 10–13 minutes
Runs every 30 mins
Participation elements throughout
Age 8 -12 /
KEY STAGE 2
A classic Eastern European fairy tale with a thrilling twist. Brother and sister must complete three impossible tasks to escape the witch Baba Yaga — with help from strange new friends and their own inner courage.
Duration: 15–17 minutes
Best for KS2 pupils or mixed-age family groups
Rich in myth, resilience and co-creation
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KS1 and KS2 sessions available
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Whole class groups (25–30 pupils per show)
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Can rotate up to 8 sessions per day
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Great for World Book Day, wellbeing weeks, or reward experiences
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Aligned with curriculum topics in myth, storytelling, and wellbeing
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School Pricing (2025):
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Full day (6 hrs): £450
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Half day (3 hrs): £350
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Second day rate: £250 / £150 (no set up)
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Travel: £0.45/mile from Larne
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Fully self-contained with power needs only
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Works indoors or in a weatherproof sheltered space
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Captivating for families, schools, community and cultural audiences
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A perfect centrepiece for storytelling, wellness, or children’s zones
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Event Pricing (2025):
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Full day (1 storyteller): £650
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Full day (2 storytellers): £1050
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Half day (1 storyteller): £450
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Half day (2 storytellers): £800
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Travel additional from Larne
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Size: 5m diameter (6m with door)
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Height: 3.2m — requires 3.5m+ ceilings
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Requires dry, powered space (preferably indoors or weatherproof marquee)
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Setup: ~1hr 45 mins | Takedown: ~1 hr
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Audience:
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Up to 25 children per show (KS1)
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~20 for KS2 groups
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~17 for mixed-age family shows
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Book The Dome
Let’s bring the magic to your venue, school or event.
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Contact Vicky for availability, prices and bookings using the below contact form.
Or get in touch directly: By Email: taletime@gmail.com or or Tel: 07855 289757
The Story Dome was developed in collaboration with Ulster University's gaming, multimedia and animation departments and funded through Future Screens and the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
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The team behind the dome research and development were Alan Hook, Sabrina Minter and Daryl Randall.
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A Tizzy Kind of a Day was made with the support of the Armstrong Storytelling Trust with funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland in collaboration with illustrator/ animator Corrina Askin.
