Simon Heywood lectures in folklore, storytelling, and creative writing at Derby University. He completed a PhD on contemporary storytelling at Sheffield University's National Centre for English Cultural Tradition in 2001 and has published research internationally on contemporary storytelling. He has appeared on TV discussing the Robin Hood legends. He has also worked to international acclaim as a storyteller and workshop ... Read moreleader. He has conceived, developed, and toured a series of Arts Council-supported national storytelling tours, and has worked as a solo performer in numerous locations across the country. He is also a musician and composer. Show Less