OMR Storytelling Festival | 17–18 May 2025 | Chennai
Dates: Saturday, 17 May 2025 – Sunday, 18 May 2025
Time: 4:00 PM onwards
Duration: 1 Hour per session
Age Limit: 5 years and above
Languages: English, Tamil
Venue: Kriyates, No.361, Madha Koil St, Vivekananda Nagar, Thoraipakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600097
Tickets: ₹350
Where Stories Come Alive!
The OMR Storytelling Festival 2025, hosted by The Bookshelf—a children’s library in Chennai—is an enchanting two-day celebration dedicated to sparking imagination, joy, and learning through storytelling. Curated specially for children aged 5 and above, the festival features performances in both English and Tamil, blending narrative art with music, theatre, movement, and crafts.
Event Highlights
Day 1 – Saturday, May 17, 2025
- 4:00 PM – Kavita Thyagarajan
Sing, Move and Create – An engaging session that combines storytelling with movement and crafts. A fully interactive experience for young children! - 5:30 PM – Debjani Bhaduri
Treasury of Indian Folktales – A journey into India’s rich heritage of tales, exploring wit, wisdom, and timeless morals.
Day 2 – Sunday, May 18, 2025
- 4:00 PM – Pretigaya Haran
Around the World in 60 Minutes – A playful exploration of global cultures through kid-powered theatre. - 5:30 PM – Alvin & Kishore
Musical Storytelling – Where words meet music, creating a magical fusion of sounds and stories that will keep kids dancing and dreaming.
Why You Should Attend
This festival is more than just stories—it’s an opportunity for kids to listen, engage, express, and create. Through interactive sessions led by seasoned storytellers, children will:
- Build their listening and communication skills
- Learn values through folklore and fun
- Explore their imagination with songs, theatre, and crafts
Whether your child is a curious listener or a budding performer, the OMR Storytelling Festival promises two days of joyful discovery and storytelling magic.
