Finnish duo Riikka Palonen and Satu Lankinen present heartfelt narratives honoring extraordinary cows and the women who care for them. Their performances blend storytelling, music, and ancient cattle calls, portraying resilience and connection to tradition. These works aim to highlight the significance of stories and foster a vibrant storytelling community.
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.
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.
Storyteller Frankie Regalia's show "Spinster" explores the evolving meaning of the word through three Scottish folktales, highlighting women's roles across history. Performed at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, the show aims to inspire audiences to reconnect with traditional crafts and nature while reclaiming the spinster identity.
The theatrical production "Capturing the Light," created by Gaelic artist William McTaggart’s great-granddaughter, Elsa McTaggart, explores his life and artistic legacy. This immersive one-woman show combines storytelling, music, and visuals, showcasing McTaggart's influence from 19th-century Scotland to modern times, emphasizing themes of perseverance and family heritage.
Traditional storytellers Kirsten Milliken and David Hughes are presenting "The Ostrich Principle" at the Edinburgh Fringe, using folklore to confront modern injustices. Their performance blends stories and songs to encourage civic participation and critical engagement with narratives in today's society. They aim to inspire audiences to face political apathy directly.
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
Written by Janis Mackay Music by Donald Scott ★★★★ While the coarse howls of the Northern coast of Scotland may conjure up the storms and endless chill of the sea, Writer and storyteller Janis Mackay instead channels the warmth of the region, the people, and the tales they share in a stage-recreation of their two … Continue reading Wee Seals and Selkies – Scottish Storytelling Centre
‘A love letter to my mother that I’ll never send…’ Full of myth, humorous tales, tough truths and based on real-life, No One Is Coming is a rollercoaster experience inside a fun (if traumatised) Irish woman’s brain. An award-winning storytelling performance about a mother and daughter, Sinéad O’Brien and Wandering Stories’ provocative new drama is … Continue reading Have a Gander – No One is Coming
