“The stories were magical. They made it so much easier to talk about my life and what was going on. It was different from any therapy I had done before.”
Mythic Mentoring client
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“The stories were magical. They made it so much easier to talk about my life and what was going on. It was different from any therapy I had done before.”
Mythic Mentoring client
Mythic Mentoring client
"Spectacular"
Melissa Kelly, Silver Sky Festival Founder.
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"Spectacular"
Melissa Kelly, Silver Sky Festival Founder.
“The best storyteller I know.”
Chris Geisler, The Chris Geisler Podcast.
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“The best storyteller I know.”
Chris Geisler, The Chris Geisler Podcast.
“Thank you, I loved the way you told the story, it was captivating ”
Medicine Festival, Workshop Participant
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“Thank you, I loved the way you told the story, it was captivating”
Medicine Festival, Workshop Participant
“A room in which Marcus tells myths is filled with the energy of our ancestors, a glimpse into how the guiding stories helped them to find meaning in life. Marcus gifts us these deep insights in a time when we need it most; a profoundly truthful balm.”
Francis Comberti, Poet & Playmaker
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“A room in which Marcus tells myths is filled with the energy of our ancestors, a glimpse into how the guiding stories helped them to find meaning in life. Marcus gifts us these deep insights in a time when we need it most; a profoundly truthful balm.”
Francis Comberti, Poet & Playmaker
‘I arrived at the evening feeling quite socially anxious, but it was held really gently and beautifully, it was strange, it was really subtle but we were able to go to some really deep places, and the stories, I just kept imagining tortoise there with me’
Monthly Storytelling Participant
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‘I arrived at the evening feeling quite socially anxious, but it was held really gently and beautifully, it was strange, it was really subtle but we were able to go to some really deep places, and the stories, I just kept imagining tortoise there with me’
Monthly Storytelling Participant
“Marcus is an awe-inspiring storyteller. His ability to infuse magic and imagery into his words, engage with his audience and make ancient stories relevant to our modern lifestyle is exactly the kind of storytelling we need for our time ”
Max Fyfe, CEO, JourneymanUK
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“Marcus is an awe-inspiring storyteller. His ability to infuse magic and imagery into his words, engage with his audience and make ancient stories relevant to our modern lifestyle is exactly the kind of storytelling we need for our time”
Max Fyfe, CEO, JourneymanUK
"Marcus brings a presence and emotional honesty which is both captivating and moving … I really feel him feeling his way through the stories as he tells them, and that feels pretty magic"
Ivana Popov, Psychotherapist
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"Marcus brings a presence and emotional honesty which is both captivating and moving… I really feel him feeling his way through the stories as he tells them, and that feels pretty magic"
Ivana Popov, Psychotherapist
“Marcus' telling of these old stories struck me as heartfelt and led by a passion for sharing the wisdom they contain. Being in community, listening to, and reflecting on these stories left me feeling energised, connected and soulful. Every time I engage with myths my appreciation of the wisdom they contain deepens, and having them told by someone who has given the care and time to letting these stories into themselves such as Marcus is in my experience the best way to engage with them.”
Mark McCarthy, Lead Facilitator, Beyond Equality
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“Marcus' telling of these old stories struck me as heartfelt and led by a passion for sharing the wisdom they contain. Being in community, listening to, and reflecting on these stories left me feeling energised, connected and soulful. Every time I engage with myths my appreciation of the wisdom they contain deepens, and having them told by someone who has given the care and time to letting these stories into themselves such as Marcus is in my experience the best way to engage with them.”
Mark McCarthy, Lead Facilitator, Beyond Equality
‘You were my favorite bit of Buddhafield’
Workshop Participant
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‘You were my favorite bit of Buddhafield’
Workshop Participant

Myths with Marcus

Myths with Marcus is a space where African and European folklore come to life through oral storytelling. I am of dual heritage — Black: Afro-Caribbean and White: European. For me, each storytelling performance is an organic reflection on inheritance, belonging, and legacy.

The intention is for every performance to be a dialogue, between – ancient ancestral images, present lives, and Africa and Europe. The outcome is hopefully a magical and mystical exploration on what it means to be alive on planet earth today.

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About Me

In trying to write this, ‘About Me’ blurb, I googled ‘What is the name for a person who loves stories?’ and it came back with – ‘bibliophile,’ which means ‘a person who collects or has a great love of books.’ Which is close but not quite right. I do love books, but my love affair is really with stories. As a child, I was lucky to be read to a lot! It deeply affected me, with a sense of wonder, magic and mystery.

When I look back now, I can see how much of a gift it was. A daily occurrence of being transported to a magical other world. That is what I love about stories, the journeys they allow us to take. So I suppose I am someone who loves books, loves stories, and loves journeys to other worlds.

Schools Programme

“It was great, he engaged the whole school, from Reception to Year 6. The children got a lot out of it and were talking about the story after the assembly.”
Hannah Shiner, Head of Culture Day, Redfield Educate Together
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“It was great, he engaged the whole school, from Reception to Year 6. The children got a lot out of it and were talking about the story after the assembly.”
Hannah Shiner, Head of Culture Day, Redfield Educate Together
Hannah Shiner, Head of Culture Day, Redfield Educate Together

I am available for whole-school assemblies, year-group sessions, single class performances, or small group workshops.

My work uses storytelling as a powerful tool to support social and emotional development. Drawing on 15 years’ experience as both a youth worker and therapist, I combine engaging myth and story with thoughtful, reflective practice.

The emphasis is always on students being fully entertained while also developing:

  • Language for self-knowledge and understanding

  • Understanding of inner emotional states

  • Confidence in metaphorical thinking

  • Strong oracy skills

Sessions are carefully designed to be interactive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate. Whether working with a full hall or a small group, the aim is to create a shared experience that inspires imagination, deepens emotional literacy, and strengthens students’ ability to express themselves with clarity and confidence.

Mythic Mentoring

Mythic Mentoring is a simple yet profound method. It involves moving between myth and reflection.

We begin with a story. I will share my reflections on what the story evokes in me, and then you’ll have the opportunity to share what it evokes in you. We then move on to the next story. This rhythm creates a powerful space for insight and transformation.

If you book a bundle of three or more sessions, you’ll receive a personalised booklet including at least one story and the associated reflections for you to revisit. This approach is one of the most therapeutic and meaningful ways I know to work.

All sessions are held via Zoom unless otherwise arranged.

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Current availability:

Monday and Friday, 10am–2pm (UK time)

If these times don’t work for you, please email me your preferred availability, and I’ll do my best to accommodate.

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Session Bundles

3-Session Bundle – £249

Includes:

  • Three 1-hour mentoring sessions
  • One personalised booklet and/or audio/video recording

6-Session Bundle – £415

Includes:

  • Six 1-hour mentoring sessions
  • One personalised booklet
  • One audio/video recording
12-Session Bundle – £830

Includes:

  • Twelve 1-hour mentoring sessions
  • Two personalised booklets

  • Two audio/video recordingsTwo audio/video recordings