Warrior/Poet, told by David Hughes, weaves together narratives of (relatively) modern, historical and personal acts of protest those attempting to encroach on land that is not theirs and which they have no right to.
Category: Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Review: Spun Stories and Unspun Fates – The Scottinsh International Storytelling Festival
At the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, Freya McCall, Sháneen McGurnaghan, and Nina Willms presented "Spun Stories and Unspun Fates," an intimate storytelling experience that intertwined real and fictional narratives of women. The storytellers’ distinct styles engaged the audience without technical distractions, creating a memorable and meaningful event that celebrated both folklore and truth.
Have a Gander at A Bold New Platform: Inverness Fringe Festival Makes Its Debut
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.
Have a Gander at The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026: Bird and Beast
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.
Have a Gander – The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2023
What a year. What a remarkably engaging, diverse, and warming year we've had across Scotland with this festival to celebrate the art of storytelling in all its traditional (and some new) guises. The launch of a new podcast, Another Story, which explored the themes of the festival in a more accessible and communal manner, enabling … Continue reading Have a Gander – The Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2023
Have A Gander – The Scottish International Storytelling Festival II
This year’s Scottish International Storytelling Festival saw dozens upon hundreds of shows, events, and workshops occur across Edinburgh - with over one hundred of these free across the city. A wealth of theatrical and performance-orientated events took place at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, a hub for diverse creativity to flourish and nurture its emerging ideas. … Continue reading Have A Gander – The Scottish International Storytelling Festival II
Have A Gander – The Scottish International Storytelling Festival
This year’s Scottish International Storytelling Festival saw dozens upon hundreds of shows, events, and workshops occur across Edinburgh - with over one hundred of these free across the city. A wealth of the theatrical and performance orientated events took place at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, a hub for diverse creativity to flourish and nurture its … Continue reading Have A Gander – The Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Rocket Post – Scottish Storytelling Centre
Written & Directed by Lewis Hetherington Associate Direction by Sam Hardie ★★★★★ It’s July 1934, and the inhabitants of the Western Isles of Scotland don’t know it yet, but they’re watching history unfolding. Huddled together on a small stretch of sandy beach, the islanders watch as Gerhard Zucker looks to the skies to answer the … Continue reading Rocket Post – Scottish Storytelling Centre