Liz Weir has spent her life telling stories wherever people are willing to listen. Her work spans continents and communities, bringing traditional tales and personal narratives to audiences of all ages. Recognised internationally for her contribution to storytelling, Liz believes in story as a shared human experience — one that belongs as much in everyday spaces as on the world’s great stages.
International Recognition
Awarded MBE (2019) for services to the arts and education
First recipient of the International Story Bridge Award (National Storytelling Network, USA)
Performances range from prisons and hospitals to the Royal Albert Hall and Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Station
Performed on five continents
What Liz Does
Storytelling Performances
For children, adults, families, and mixed audiences​
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Festivals &
Cultural Events
Director of the Glens Storytelling Festival; committee member of Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival
Education & Community Work
Storytelling in schools, prisons, and community settings
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Writing
Author of acclaimed story collections and a picture book inspired by prison storytelling work
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Ballyemon Barn, 127 Ballyemon Road, Cushendall, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT44 0QP
Mob: +44 (0)77 0344 0558 | email: liz@lizweir.net
