Welcome! My name is Barry Patterson and I am an educational performer specialising in storytelling with songs and music. I perform in character, so that my shows aren't just story telling but they are certainly more that just live role play.

Here on this site you can find out more about me and my work, read comments from people I've worked with over the years and browse my photo album.

I have some stock performances such as the Wild Man of the Woods which has been going since 1991 but I also undertake commissions to produce new shows or written materials. I have done a variety of work over the past few years and although most of it is science or natural history related, I often perform in a heritage context and I can act as Master of Ceremonies at all kinds of events.

My background is in education, museums and site interpretation but I appear at all manner of venues - indoors and out - for a wide range of audiences. I hope that you find my pages interesting and will contact me if you would like any further information.

mail: birch@songandstory.co.uk