Gather and Tell

Blast Youth Theatre presents...

✨Gather and Tell✨

Come and join us on an interactive journey through stories from across the globe. Through the art of storytelling we share tales, traditions, and imagination, discovering how stories can connect us all.

Gather and Tell celebrates the universal power of stories to connect cultures and communities. In a warm and playful atmosphere, it reminds us that although our tales travel from many different lands, the themes of courage, kindness, curiosity, and wonder belong to everyone.

Perfect for families, this lively show transforms traditional storytelling into a shared adventure where every voice helps keep the stories alive. ✨📖🌍

Show times:

Running time is 55 minutes withno interval.

✨1pm

✨2:30pm

✨4pm

Please note that due to the venue capacity and nature of the performance, there are limited tickets available for each showing so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Please arrive before the start time, as we cannot guarantee entry for latecomers, although we will do our best to accommodate.

How to get there

Travelling by Train: The nearest train station is Chalkwell Station. This is not a step-free train station. It is about 16-18 minutes walk from Chalkwell Station to Metal.

The nearest step-free station is Leigh-On-Sea. It is about 40-45 minutes walk from Leigh-On-Sea station to Metal. There are regular trains from London Fenchurch Street, Southend Central, and Shoeburyness from both stations.

Travelling by Car: There is a small car park at Chalkwell Park. It can often be busy. There are 2 disabled parking spaces which we are unfortunately not able to reserve. The car park is free of charge and the gates are open 24/7. There is parking on the streets around Chalkwell Park. This is usually free but please check locally for any parking restrictions.

Travelling by Bus: There are multiple Bus Stops around the park, less than five minutes walk to Chalkwell Hall.

Chalkwell Avenue (A13/London Road): 815, 816

Chalkwell Schools (Stop 3): 1,21, 26, 27, 27A, 28

Chalkwell Park (A13/London Road): 1,21, 26, 27, 27A, 28
For more information on bus times and routes, please visit the Southend Council Website.

Access Requirements: If you have any access requirements, please send us an email ([email protected]) and we will be happy to support you.

You can find out more about the venue here.

Suitable for all ages.

Funded by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and BBC Children in Need.