Laura Sampson

Laura Sampson is a London-based storyteller and writer. Recent projects include storytelling with National Trust, Young V&A and leading UK storytelling organisations Crick Crack Club and Story Jam. Her first book, Enchanted Tales (Templar) was published in October 2023.

Laura has practised noh since 2011 and is a performer-member of Theatre Nohgaku. Current English-language noh (and noh-inspired) projects include Blue Moon Over Memphis (Tokyo) and Medée (Paris), solo storytelling shows Yamanba (2024) and Legend of the Burning Bell (2019), alongside musical collaborations with contemporary composer Anna Murray (Ireland). She is also an MA Japanese Studies student (SOAS).