Who is he?

Duncan Rowan Ireland has been described as a storyteller, a minstrel, a bard, a balladeer, a talebearer, a tome keeper, a troubadour, a trouveur, a jongleur, a gleeman, the storybook guy, a story wizard, and the tallest hobbit you’ll ever meet.

He crafts elaborate and unexpectedly unfolding storybooks and scrolls of preposterous proportions.

Why “Unkey Dunkey”?

It is what my niece’s/nephew’s/nix’s call me.

What is The Unkey Dunkey Show?

The Unkey Dunkey Show is an all ages and all inclusive storytelling, arts, craft along and puppet show.

Created to encourage creativity and confidence in it’s viewers.

The goal is to start producing and posting regular episodes by May, 2025.

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  • Duncan is a humble sage of fantastical proportions with a penchant for storytelling -- engaging curiosity and inspiring creativity wherever he roams. He has personally influenced me with his kind, generous nature and authentic dedication to his craft.

    Whitney Caine

  • "Whether soaking in the imagination of Duncan's richly drawn worlds, or learning the open mindset and reconnecting with your body and soul with Duncan's art lessons and craft time, you'll leave feeling right as rain and more human when you join in a Unkey Dunkey time."

    Hero Laird

  • The StoryBook Experience to me is a gentle reminding journey of inner reflection, outward adventure and a deepend truth of learning to discover who we really are & what friendship truly is. From his magnificent Oak Tree presence to the mystic calm of his timbre, Duncan is an energy of unique experience. In our interactions I am reminded to consciously slow down, indulge in the creative, embrace adversity with hope and replace chaos with calm. 🤗❤️ ☕️ 🐱 🧙‍♀️ 🏖️🍩🍦🍄🌲🍁🐝🪡🧵❤️🧡💛💚💙💝💕🤎💜

    April Schram

  • “The first time I experienced Spiralling Towards Center was most magical moment shared in unforgettable memory with loved ones.

    Trina Tigeris

  • Duncan is a kind, caring, beautiful soul who brings out the fun in a ll kids, big and small. If you want to recall the joy of childhood - or spark it in your own young ones - look no further.

    Hero Laird

  • The tallest hobbit I know reworked an already unique tale into one of kind story time. “Normal spines are boring” says the creator. It changed my life says I. You just need to experience it for yourself.

    Trina Tigeris

  • A powerful reminder what’s important- Duncan reminds us to wonder, explore our motives and reminisce what’s important. These stories about what’s important are essential to the development and connection to inner self we need. Often lost in a rat race, we become discounted from our self. Our purpose to discover the best life has to offer. Come join Unkey Dunkey and believe in proupose happiness and creativity and have a dose of healing

    Derek Ace

  • From the very first moment of meeting them it was a warm and genuine interaction that lead to several creative projects and encounters over the years. Watching the audience follow along with Duncan as he takes them into a place full of magic and imagination!! A place where everyone is safe, welcomed and encouraged to be themselves. I've personally have been emotionally moved by his book, as well as others because it speaks to all ages and stages of life. From kid to adult the language and visuals are appropriate for all. It's hard to find such a beautiful, pure book these days but Duncan has ensured the message of encouragement is for everyone

    Sincerely Mx.Amour Love

A test shoot trying out the new stop motion setup.

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  • duncan rowan ireland spiralling towards centre storybook
  • duncan rowan ireland spiralling towards centre storybook
  • duncan rowan ireland spiralling towards centre storybook
  • duncan rowan ireland spiralling towards centre storybook
  • duncan rowan ireland spiralling towards centre storybook

Fred Penner’s Mentee