Gather round for an evening of storytelling at the for an evening of storytelling at the cornerHOUSE in May. Storytellers will transport you to Africa as they conjure up vivid tales of life in Malawi, with the help of some young performers from Kingston schools. The Landirani Trust, a Surbiton-based charity, has organised Stories from Malawi to raise awareness of the plight of Malawi’s orphans. The charity supports 3,000 children by providing education, health care, water and sanitation in 13 centres near the capital, Lilongwe. There will also be a film about a Malawi village, as well as exhibitions of photography and art.

Pip Whately, of the Landirani Trust, says: “Nicky Hobhouse’s photos are truly breathtaking and give a fantastic insight into the lives of the people of Malawi, while Adam Newton’s pictures capture the mood of Malawian art and life.”

Adam’s illustrations appear in books which the trust has produced for a school pack to accompany the event. He will be signing copies at the shows. Nicky Hobhouse’s photos are also available to buy.

Stories from Malawi, cornerHOUSE, Tolworth, May 8 (7.30pm) to May 9 (4pm and 7.30pm), £2.50 (all funds raised will go to help orphans in Malawi), call 020 8287 8169, visit pip@landirani.org