Matteo

In the style of the Court Jester or Fool, Matteo's artistic career has led him to paint pictures with words, mime, sound effects, improvisation, fun, music and humour. He views his art as an interactive sport, where audiences are encouraged to participate and be part of the story. He works with small children (4yrs) through to adults.

His advantage – he is doing what he loves!

Types of Stories:

• Old Wonder Tales, such as Grimm's Fairy Tales made humorous
• Adventure Stories Male or Female heroines
• Fairy Stories Old and New
• Animal Tales
• Scary Stories
• Thematic Stories eg; Emergency situations or Purim
• Stories of Spirit and Heart,Love stories
• Quests, Overcoming obstacles such as Fear, Trolls or Riddles

MATTEO visits class 5J, The Patch Primary School. HALLOWEEN 2003 'I will always remember the way that he makes you feel and see visions in your head.' - Julie 'He was so good, I could see him again and again. His stories were so good, they just switched on a light inside me. People looked astonished, especially me. It was like he had a magic spell on me, so I couldn't look away….Our grade would love to invite him back and so should you.' - Amy "Children and teachers from all year levels of the school thoroughly enjoyed Matteo's performance and were enchanted by his funny stories, songs and props. The children really responded to his interactive style of storytelling and the types of stories he chose were suitable for the grade level he was performing to." - Ruth Biddle, Book Week Coordinator, Coral Park Primary School

Brief Biography

January 2003 - Tour libraries North Island N.Z.
February 2004 - Tour Primary, Secondary and Pre Schools. VIC.

Motivational Youth Worker, Family events, Cultural Events, Adult storytelling, children's parties, Party Tarot Reader, Hens nights, Spiritual Celebrant, Special Needs Groups, Camps.

Previously - 20yrs Experience, Public exhibition of Visual Arts, Street Theatre, Clowning, Mainstage Theatre (designer/ actor), Tutor.

1992 - Commenced Story Telling

Examples of clients:

Schools and pre-schools, Library Services, City Councils, Melbourne Show, Royal Agricultural Society, Challenge Cancer Foundation, Mobil Oil, World Expo, Royal Melbourne Zoo, Private Homes, Shops