Tag Archives: Scottish Storytelling Centre

Through The Shortbread Tin, Scottish Storytelling Centre

It takes a lot ae imagination tae tell a true story. Martin O’Connor’s National Theatre show skewers the tartan tat stereotypes of Scotland…

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Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025

As the darker nights draw in, the Scottish Storytelling Centre gathers tales and music from colder climes to warm the soul in its 36th annual programme.

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Loud Poets

Local institution Loud Poets return to the Scottish Storytelling Centre for their 11th year of spoken word festivities.

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DREGS

The traditional Scottish myth of the selkie is given a fresh new bilingual twist by Emery Hunter and Bobby Bradley.

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Animate Lands: A Celtic Myth Cycle

Storyteller Dougie Mackay and musician Freya Rae bring magical tales from the ancient Fianna to life in this fresh, lively show.

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Joyfully Grimm

In this hour of spoken word and storytelling, James Stedman blends traditional fairytales with his memories of growing up gay under the shadow of Section 28. Equipped only with a plush frog, a couple of props and a slideshow, James … Continue reading

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