A fairy-tale lecture for the Russian Geographical Society

Part of The Most Beautiful Country festival.

Format:

• An original lecture-performance: ideas, humour and a connection with the audience.

Objectives:

• Present Russian fairy tales as a living system of meaning rather than a textbook subject.
• Hold a diverse audience's attention with depth and an accessible delivery.

What I did:

• Wrote the script and structured the lecture as a performance.
• Researched archetypes, mythic motifs and parallels with Jung and culture.
• Built a clear rhythm with key ideas, audience interaction and humour.

Results:

• The organisers requested a repeat of the programme.
• A complex subject became accessible and engaging for a broad audience.