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.
Frankie Regalia's Spinster, performed at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, intertwines humor and history, reflecting on women’s autonomy and craftsmanship. Through engaging storytelling, Regalia captivates audiences with relatable tales while prompting reflection on societal progress and regression.
The Theatre of Widdershins' production of The Elves and the Shoemaker captivates young audiences with its unique storytelling, masterful puppetry, and immersive showmanship. Creator Andy Lawrence cleverly critiques commercialized entertainment while engaging children with humor and creativity. This charming and well-crafted performance provides joy for both kids and adults alike.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/204241173@N04/55155449851/in/dateposted-public/ Created by Hazel Darwin-Clements Performed by Hazel Darwin-Clements, Fay Guiffo & Mamoru Iriguchi Directed by Andy Cannon Review by Dominic Corr Independent Arts Projects ★★★★ The thing with imagination; is all it needs is a single little spark. Or a laugh. Or a shoestring of a budget and an idea. Something which every element involved in the … Continue reading Review: Ideas Jukebox – The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Presented by Citadel Arts Group Review by Hunter King ★★★★ This past weekend, the Scottish Storytelling Centre staged a production of In A Class of their Own, a play adapted by Sam Cassimally, based on the novel of the same name by a well-beloved Edinburgh writer, Millie Gray. The play tells a story of Rachel … Continue reading Review: In A Class of Their Own – The Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Now that the Summer light dwindles and the entire roster of 2024 shows from Pitlochry has emerged across all three stages, the chill of Autumn and Winter heralds in – but rather than dwell on what was, we look towards the new 2025 season at Pitlochry Festival Theatre after a booming 2024 showcase that saw … Continue reading Have A Gander – Pitlochry Festival Theatre 2025 Season
Written and Performed by Khawla Ibraheem Directed and Developed by Oliver Butler Review by Josie Rose Traverse Theatre: Tickets ★★★★★ There is perhaps nothing more destructive, heartbreaking, and ruinous than war. From the constant fear and anxiety experienced by its victims to the terrible external realities made starkly visible to all around, Khawla Ibraheem captures … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe – A Knock on the Roof
https://youtu.be/jW999P0EeGo Written by Maria MacDonell Performed with Leo MacNeill Review by Josie Rose The Scottish Storytelling Centre: Tickets ★★★★ Choosing one of the most loaded words as its title and central theme, ‘LIFE’ takes us on a journey. Yet, rather than being mere passive listeners to our protagonist Estelle’s gripping story, the audience can capture … Continue reading Review: Edinburgh Festival Fringe – LIFE
Full of heart, this powerful new play is both about and by young people. The first act (What the F*ck Happened to Love?) follows teenager Nina and explores drink spiking, sexual assault and growing up with mixed Indian/Scottish heritage. The second act (What the F*ck Happened to Hope?) follows Nina's best friend Faye and explores … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2024 – What The F*ck Happened to Love and Hope?
A cursed army, two twisted lovers, a mighty hero, and a magnificent bull set in motion a terrible war which shapes the landscape and defines the heroic age of Ireland... In this modern retelling of Ireland’s most ancient and beloved myth, Young Edinburgh Storytellers Mark Borthwick and David Hughes weave together music and myth, blood … Continue reading Have a Gander at The Edinburgh Fringe 2024 – Táin
