Latin America: a land of light and laughter where magical realism is part of the daily dance. Also a land where darkness haunts the jungles and fear roams the mountains, and some stories must be told in whispers. Dangerous stories. Where just telling them is an act of revolution. From legends to literature to personal experiences growing up in what was once the most dangerous city in the world, this one-and-a-half hour performance weaves together stories of hope and darkness and the power of words, told (in English) by a travelling storyteller from Colombia. Juliana Marin (@AchiraStories) is a professional storyteller from Colombia who travels the world bringing stories to unexpected places and unsuspecting people. Collected from all over the world, Achira’s stories may break your heart or knit it back together, but they will always make you think. WHERE: Paladar, a Latin American restaurant in London 4-5 London Road SE1 6JZ London, UK WHEN: Wednesday, June 7, 7:30pm-9:00pm (option to stay and mingle until 10)