How would you describe your show in one sentence? An inspiring, comical, multi-sensory adaptation of Jean Giono’s classic environmental tale. Is this a new show or have you performed it elsewhere? We have been performing it for 13 years now and recently passed 1700 performances, appearing all over the UK and North America, with return … Continued
Alice Mary Cooper talks to us about Waves, her one-woman show celebrating women who performed extraordinary feats before being forgotten in the mundane struggle to survive. How would you describe your show in one sentence? An inspiring, joyful, funny dip into the life of an incredible person/woman. Is this a new show or have you … Continued
How would you describe your show in one sentence? OLD BOY is a show about grandfathers and grandsons and what men mean to each other in families. Is this a new show or have you performed it elsewhere? We have presented it once before at Platform in October 2017 as part of the Luminate Festival. … Continued
How would you describe your show in one sentence? Mindful Disco partners up Dance and Mindfulness, brings them on to the dance floor, to let the joy ignite. Is this a new show or have you performed it elsewhere? It’s a new dance event. What’s your favourite thing about the Fringe? We have lived in … Continued
How would you describe your show in one sentence? Unique, hard-hitting, poetic and highly visual exploration of creative resistance and the different ways in which women are silenced. Is this a new show or have you performed it elsewhere? It’s a new show! Is this your first visit to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe? My eighth … Continued
How would you describe your show in one sentence? Three stories from three classic writers that showcase the eerie, the disturbing and the tragic. Is this a new show or have you performed it elsewhere? We’ve performed it in quite a few places – the Bread and Roses, and the White Bear in London, as … Continued
How would you describe your show in one sentence? Ancient Indian stories brought to life by two dazzling British Indian Storytellers. Is this a new show or have you performed it elsewhere? Not a new show Is this your first visit to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe? We have been told to expect MANY weird and … Continued
How would you describe your show in one sentence? Our show is what happens when fist-thumping, pint-drinking, side-tickling, heart-wrenching spoken word poetry meets the 70’s favourite form of light entertainment… thus Loud Poets: The Fantastical Game Show Spectacular was born! Is this a new show or have you performed it elsewhere? This is a brand-new … Continued
How would you describe your show in one sentence? A wild storytelling adventure through Scotland’s mythic landscape Is this a new show or have you performed it elsewhere? This show was created for The Edge Festival 2017, but it has evolved a fair bit since then, gaining new stories and greater depth. Is this your first visit to … Continued
Winner of Scotland’s Best Performing Arts Venue at the 2018 Sunday Herald Culture Awards, the Scottish Storytelling Centre presents 21 fantastic shows in an Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme celebrating local talent with international context, crossing borders and taking a step #intotheunknown. Join us for an eclectic and colourful mix of theatre, storytelling, music, poetry and … Continued
TRACS (Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland, SCIO SC043009) is a co-operative network which champions our shared traditions of music, song, storytelling, dance, crafts, customs and local languages. TRACS brings together the Traditional Music Forum (SCIO SC042867), the Scottish Storytelling Forum (SCIO SC052330) and the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland (SCIO SC045085). Together we celebrate the local distinctiveness of Scotland’s places: our intangible cultural heritage. TRACS and the Forums have their registered office at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
