Tony “Monty” Hirst

Traditional storyteller, based on the Isle of Wight.

Solo Shows

Solo shows for small venues and fringe festivals, as well as informal and short sets for community events, fundraisers, and beer and cider festivals.

Short pop up sets
1 hour fringe shows
100 min shows incl. short interval
5/10/15/20/40 min standalone stories
Open to collaboration with musicians
Open to collaboration with other tellers
NEXT POP-UP: Westons Cider Wassail, Much Marcle, Sat. January 10th, 2026, from 5.30pm
NEXT SOLO SHOW: TBC

A collaboration with folk song duo Glenn Koppany and Sue Cain (The AnyWhens)

Current show: Protest Days, Rebellion Nights: Stories and Songs of the Luddites
Also appearing as: The AnyWhens / Monty Storyteller, turn taking 10-15 minute sets of folk songs and traditional folk tales
NEXT FREE PUB SHOW (folk stories’n’songs): TBC

The Isle of Wight’s original storytelling troupe…

Originally Three Island Storytellers, [founded 2022]
Getting the troupe back together…
Step out of the winter chill and experience the magic of traditional storytelling! Join Island storytellers Sue Bailey, Holly Medland and Tony ‘Monty’ Hirst as they bring you Tall Tales and Tiny Truths - stories of wit, wisdom and wonder, with maybe just a tiny touch of truth woven in. Myths and mischief, legends and lies, these stories are made to be spoken and shared in good company. Friday, January 23rd, 2026, The Department, Ryde. Bar 7pm, Show 8pm.

Pop-up tales in ad hoc venues.

Short tales for opportunistic tellings
As told at: Bearded Theory, Wickham Festival, Beautiful Days, Ventnor Fringe
Festival pop-up venues: The Magic Teapot, The Tiny Tea Tent, The Something Else Tea Tent
Fringe / local festival pop-ups: Two Cooks (Ventnor), The Met (Ventnor)
Open to telling alongside improvised musical accompaniment (esp. guitar, fiddle/violin, piano)