EVENTS & SPEAKING
History, mystery and a room full of curious minds.
Join Susan at an upcoming event, or invite her to bring the stories behind Rhyme & Reason to your organisation.
A familiar subject presented in an entirely new way.
Susan’s talks combine accessible historical research, storytelling, visual material and humour.
Audiences are invited to remember the rhymes they knew as children and then look beyond the words to the political satire, social commentary, royal intrigue and historical debate surrounding them.
The result is an experience that feels both familiar and surprising: part history talk, part literary exploration and part shared memory.
Upcoming Talks & Events
Rhyme & Reason: Mystery and History
What do nursery rhymes have to do with kings, queens, politics, religion and public scandal?
In these illustrated presentations, Susan explores the possible stories behind a selection of traditional nursery rhymes and places them within the wider sweep of English history.
The talks are designed for curious general audiences and can be adapted to suit the event format and available time.
Suitable for
Libraries
U3A and School for Seniors
Probus clubs
Historical societies
Book clubs
Literary festivals
Community organisations
Cultural and educational events
Bring Rhyme & Reason to your audience.
Planning a library talk, school event, literary festival or community presentation? Send the event details through the enquiry form below, and Susan will be in touch.
Please include your preferred date, location, expected audience and event format. Susan will respond with availability and any additional information required.
