Scottish Storytelling Centre

Edinburgh

www.tracscotland.org/scottish-storytelling-centre
5 - 26 August 2023
Queer Folks' Tales
A diverse and thoroughly entertaining night of story, comedy, and music
Reviewed here

8 - 29 August 2021
Thunderstruck
An unbelievable, seismic performance that brings together comedy, drama, and some outstanding musical talent for an outstanding combination
Reviewed here

21 December 2019
It's a Wonderful Life!
This charming and charitable adaptation of Frank Capra's classic will renew your sense of Christmas spirit
Reviewed at St John's Church

15 - 19 December 2019
It's a Wonderful Life!
This charming and charitable adaptation of Frank Capra's classic will renew your sense of Christmas spirit
Reviewed at St John's Church

3 - 11 August 2019
This Script
Performer and poet Jenny Lindsay presents a personal spoken word show
Reviewed here

2 - 26 August 2019
Blood and Gold
Mara Menzies gifts us with her storyteller finesse once again
Reviewed here

1 - 18 August 2019
Feast of Fools
Scrumptious stories with lots of audience participation
Reviewed here

20 - 27 August 2018
The Man Who Planted Trees
Heartwarming environmental tale brought to life by playful puppetry.
Reviewed here

17 - 19 August 2018
Henna
Indian fables sprinkled with humour and some dancing.
Reviewed here

1 - 27 August 2018
Mairi Campbell: Auld Lang Syne
The history of the classic folk song and a musical tribute to the importance of kindness.
Reviewed here

22 - 26 May 2018
Arandora Star
Theatre Objektiv's beautifully compelling drama reveals the devastating toll the SS Arandora Star had on Scotland's Italian community.
Reviewed here

14 May 2018
Billy Reid: Storyteller
Art, artistry and captivating magic from Magic Circle award-winner
Reviewed here

17 March 2018
Cèilidh
Gaelic play seeks understanding through the means of storytelling.
Reviewed at Tron Theatre

26 January 2018
Keara Murphy: The Bard and I
Stand-up considers the sexual reputation of the Bard in mildly entertaining and topical show.
Reviewed here

17 - 18 February 2017
A Life With The Beatles
[Rating:4/5] An enjoyable look at the Beatles' career through the eyes of road manager, Neil Aspinall.
Reviewed at -SELECT VENUE-

12 February 2017
Lauren Pattison
An entertaining early draft of what promises to be an entertaining Fringe show
Reviewed here

9 November 2017
Building a Nation
Voices, accents, dialects and identity explored through spoken word, poetry, sound and song.
Reviewed here

4 - 28 August 2017
Fairich: Live
Beautiful and moving ballads set to serene visuals of Scottish scenery.
Reviewed here

24 June 2017
Men with Coconuts
Plenty of laughs in this completely improvised, wacky performance.
Reviewed here

20 May 2017
Men with Coconuts
Plenty of laughs in this completely improvised, wacky performance.
Reviewed here

12 - 29 August 2016
O is for Hoolet
[Rating:4/5] Is Ishbel McFarlane a wise hoolet? You decide.
Reviewed at The Lemon Tree

4 - 28 August 2016
Leaf by Niggle
Tolkien's allegorical tale elegantly retold by Richard Medrington
Reviewed at Festival Theatre

4 July 2016
Kevin Quantum: Illuminations
MagicFest head honcho with his own superbly imaginative, clever and wonder filled show
Reviewed here

20 - 29 August 2016
The Moira Monologues
A hilarious, warts-and-all pastiche of working class life.
Reviewed here

6 - 29 August 2016
Loud Poets
Reliably excellent performance poetry from the talented Loud Poets.
Reviewed here

3 - 11 August 2016
Men with Coconuts
Impressively improvised sketches at the Scottish Storytelling Centre
Reviewed here

13 - 22 August 2018
This Script and other drafts
Scottish spoken word performer and poet gives an impressive glimpse into an important work in progress.
Reviewed here