Who owns language? Who governs it, and why? On at the Storytelling Centre from Fri 12 – Mon 29 Aug (not 15, 22) Ishbel McFarlane’s O is for Hoolet is a fascinating exploration of Scots. Here we find out more about the show, what inspired it, and what she thinks the future holds for the language. Scroll … Continued

Here at the Centre from Thu 4 – Sun 21 Aug (not 17-19) as part of our Fringe 2016 line-up, Erin, Errol & the Earth Creatures by Modest Predicament is a charming show that will teach children of ages 5 and up the importance of looking after our planet. Actor Raymond Wilson, who plays Errol, told … Continued

This August, Edinburgh City of Literature Trust is celebrating 10 years of emerging writers performing at the Edinburgh International Book Festival as part of Story Shop, the Emerging Writers’ Programme – and Edinburgh City of Literature Trust needs your help! From friends and family to literary fans, the Trust is calling for photographs, anecdotes and … Continued

Inspired by a writing challenge that, 200 years ago, resulted in the creation of Frankenstein and the world’s first vampire, the National Library of Scotland and Scottish Storytelling Centre are holding a ghost story competition to mark the anniversary of the first appearance of these landmark works of Gothic horror. But what makes a great ghost … Continued

After rave reviews and fantastic audience feedback last year, we’re very excited that Edinburgh-based collective Loud Poets will be returning for a third Fringe stint at the Storytelling Centre this August. We caught up with them to find out what they’ve been up to since 2015 and what newcomers can expect from their Fringe show, … Continued

With just a few weeks until the Edinbugh Festival Fringe 2016 begins, we want to get to know our acts a little better! First to answer our Fringe Q&A is Mara Menzies, who we’re delighted to welcome back to the Centre with her new show Nzinga Warrior Queen. Blending storytelling and music, it tells the true tale … Continued

Also known as tanabata, meaning ‘evening of the seventh’ in Japanese, the Star Festival is an ancient Asian celebration of star lore and legends. Held in Japan, Korea and China on the seventh night of the seventh lunar month – this year, Monday 8 August – the festival stems from ‘The Weaver Girl and the … Continued

Who is Scotland, Where is Scotland, We are Scotland.Celebrate Scotland’s Living Traditions and build Scotland’s dynamic, diverse and inclusive national identity. TRACS is delighted to be supporting a new initiative by BEMIS Scotland in collaboration with the Scottish Government that aims to practically enable Scotland’s ethnic and cultural minority communities to participate in and enhance … Continued

Songs Unseen treats you to world premieres of tunes from the Tony nominated duo Bill Russell & Janet Hood (Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens, Sideshow) and Oliver award-winning Stiles & Drewe (Mary Poppins, Honk) sitting side-by-side with new works from established and emerging Scottish Musical Theatre songwriters. One pairing is the talents of … Continued

A writing challenge issued 200 years ago that resulted in the creation of Frankenstein’s monster and the world’s first vampire is being used to inspire a modern generation to pen new tales that terrify. The National Library of Scotland and the Scottish Storytelling Centre are inviting entries for a ghost story competition to mark the … Continued