The Scottish International Storytelling Festival celebrates the Year of the Horse with performances by storytellers Tony Bonning and Allison Galbraith, sharing tales of horses, including kelpies and Clydesdales. Bonning's journey of storytelling, combining adventure and resilience, aims to inspire audiences to embrace their heroic journeys in life.
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF 2026) presents "Rewilding Scotland's Epics," featuring performances of the Ossian and Columba cycles. Led by Donald Smith, a team of storytellers and musicians bring Scotland's ancient tales to life, emphasizing nature's role. The festival highlights storytelling's cultural significance amid contemporary challenges.
Matthew Churcher discusses his role as Frocin in "Tristan & Yseult," portraying a complex character who is both powerful and insecure. He expresses excitement and pressure in joining this iconic production, highlighting the blend of genres that makes it unique. Churcher appreciates Emma Rice's creative freedom and the collaborative atmosphere in her rehearsal process.
The Edinburgh University Theatre Company presents The Rocky Horror Show at Bedlam Theatre from September 23rd to 26th. Directed by Hunter King, this cult musical blends sexuality, comedy, and audience participation. It invites viewers to embrace authenticity and celebrates its quirky legacy through engaging performances and a vibrant atmosphere, ensuring a unique theatrical experience.
The inaugural Inverness Fringe Festival, taking place from September 28 to October 4, 2026, aims to spotlight northern creatives through workshops, performances, and community engagement in the Highlands. With a focus on accessibility, the festival promotes local talent while offering diverse events, enhancing Scotland's cultural landscape beyond the Central Belt.
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival returns from October 21 to 31, 2026, embracing a Bird and Beast theme with 15 new performances. Celebrating storytelling's role in cultural heritage, the festival features collaborations from international storytellers, highlights myths and legends, and includes community events across Scotland, fostering creativity and cultural exchange.
"Parasocial Activity" is a dark comedy about Jenny McGuire, who falls for her A-list celebrity crush, James McAvoy, in Costa. Written by Briony Martha and directed by Megan Brewer, the play explores themes of loneliness and connection in the digital age. It showcases an all-female team and personal reflections on isolation.
PALS is a female-led Scottish adventure-comedy play premiering at Dundee Fringe. Following four chaotic friends on a camping trip, it explores themes of female friendship and mental health. Written by Mirren Wilson, the show emphasizes authenticity and relatability while offering humor and heartfelt moments. Performances run on September 13-14.
The musical theatre production "The Trollogy" explores a romance between a Gnome heir and a working-class Troll, challenging societal norms in Gnomeville. With a unique blend of a powerful score and an absurdist script, it showcases local talent and aims to redefine perceptions of Gnomes and Trolls. Performances run from September 18-20.
Vampires, The First Woman President, ceilidhs, Queer art, and plenty of serving, let's #HaveAGander at the team's Top of The Flock awards for The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2026.
