Stories from the Water with Marcus & Shakeel

Bristol storytellers Marcus Fagon and Shakeel Delwar are joining forces for an hour of stories aboard Margaret the Ferry. Together they’ll blend storytelling traditions from across Africa, Europe and South Asia. Expect humour, mischief, myth and a few quiet moments of reflection.

Perfect for families and anyone who loves a good story. Board Margaret at the City Centre Landing Stage. Arrive by 11.50am to be sure you don’t miss the boat.

ABOUT MARCUS

Marcus tells stories to connect people with community, ancestry and soul. He sees traditional tales as ancestral responses to the big questions, stretching back millennia, and loves sharing them. Expect vibrant imagery, playful sounds and joyful surprises.
@marcus.fagon.storyteller

ABOUT SHAKEEL

Shakeel is a Bristol-based storyteller and cultural producer whose work blends South Asian mythology, personal narrative and contemporary humour. Drawing on themes of identity, migration and belonging, his performances reimagine traditional stories in ways that feel playful, relatable and rooted in everyday life.
@shakeel_delwar