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
Performed by Ruby McColliste Review by Christian Maddock ★★★ Tragedy is an often-covered theme in theatre, and it is complicated to find a unique spin on the most ancient form of drama. However, to focus on the topic of tragedy itself, namely the cult of tragic women in the media, is far more interesting to … Continue reading Ruby McCollister: Tragedy – Underbelly: Belly Dancer
Performed by Marjolein Robertson ★★★★ What you see above is a Trow (Trowie/Drow). Think a Norwegian troll, but shorter. Much shorter. Shorter than that. Not that short. About the size of a child, this three-foot creature of the folklore of Shetland has a richly ancient appreciation for music, spirituality, and a jolly hearty swally. They're … Continue reading A Shetland Folktale – Scottish Storytelling Centre
