# Storytelling Residency Day 2: Shadows & Secrets with Diana Olutunmogun

Storytelling Residency Day 2: Shadows & Secrets with Diana Olutunmogun at Valence House, Saturday 31 October 2026, 11:00.

- Price: Free
- Venue: Valence House, Becontree Avenue, RM8 3HT Dagenham
- With: Diana Olutunmogun
- Go to page: https://valencehousecollections.co.uk/events/storytelling-residency-day-2-shadows-secrets-with-diana-olutunmogun/

A storytelling event for ages 5 and up, held in the historic Parlour of Valence House, with two immersive sessions of spooky tales and a hands-on craft workshop afterwards. Storyteller and heritage artist Diana Olutunmogun leads her final residency day, closing a month-long exploration of Villainy, the Other, and the Unknown. Session one, Legends of the Shadows, shares ancient tales and mysterious lore, while session two, Tales from Beyond, brings forgotten stories and cultural myths to life, each followed by a messy craft session making a creepy souvenir to take home. Entry is first-come, first-served, children must be accompanied by an adult, and the spaces are wheelchair accessible.

## Dates

- Saturday 31 October 11:00 — Valence House
- Saturday 31 October 13:30 — Valence House

Written by a model, sources: [valencehousecollections.co.uk](https://valencehousecollections.co.uk/events/storytelling-residency-day-2-shadows-secrets-with-diana-olutunmogun/)

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