A special Halloween episode! The spooky BABA YAGA!
In Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga  is a supernatural being (or a trio of sisters of the same name) who appears as a deformed or ferocious-looking old woman. In Russian culture, Baba Yaga lived in a hut usually described as standing on chicken legs.
Baba Yaga may help or hinder those that encounter her or seek her out. She may play a maternal role and has associations with forest wildlife. Baba Yaga commonly appears as either a donor, villain, or may be altogether ambiguous. Her depictions vary greatly across tales, ranging from a child-eating monster, to helping a protagonist find his missing bride.
William Ralston Shedden-Ralston (1828-1889) was a British folklorist and writer who became famous as a translator from Russia. He was in Russia a number of times where he made friends with major Russian writers of those times such as Turgenev and Afanasyev.
This classical Russian fairy-tale that was collected and translated by William Ralston Shedden-Ralston. The story tells us of a girl whose new stepmother wants to get rid of her and sends her to Baba Yaga for that purpose. But before doing that the girl visits her aunt who gives her advice how to avoid death.
Reading Baba Yaga is Alastair Knowles.
Alastair is a Director, Performer, Writer, Costume Designer, Instructor based in Winnipeg Canada. Alastair is dedicated to the creation and presentation of performance that emphasizes impulse, introspection, and performance honesty to ultimately strengthen the connections between performer, audience, and community. Alastair is best known for is Fringe Shows, Ink, James and Jamesy ( 2 for Tea, O Christmas Tea, In the Dark and High Tea ) and Bushel and Peck. When not working he spends his time playing and enjoying life with his partner and  their two wonderful children! Follow him on Instagram here. Twitter here. Facebook here. Find more our about Alastair and his shows at jamesandjamesy.com and stephaniemorinrobert.com/bushelandpeck