Here at the Centre for a limited run from 3 Aug to 11 Aug at 7pm, the haven’t slaved away concocting complex certifications of thematic nuances in a complexly plotted comedy show. No. Instead the rely on their off-the-cuff fast thinking, giving them a great reputation in the improv world, winning the Spiritof the Fringe … Continued
The largest programme of research undertaken into Edinburgh’s twelve major Festivals confirms their far-reaching impact on local life, the international reputation of the city and the economy. Commissioned by Festivals Edinburgh, the 2015 Edinburgh Festivals Impact Study assessed the economic impact of the 12 major public events in the capital and found that they attract … Continued
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
Throughout the year Dance Base offer residency opportunities to professional choreographers, companies and individual artists who want to develop their work. The selection is not highly competitive but we will choose artists who we believe will make the best use of the facilities we have built for dance and who may also have a positive … 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
ATLAS Arts is delighted to present GATHER | CONNECT | INSPIRE // TALENT DEVELOPMENT, a FREE two day event in Portree, Isle of Skye (29 – 30th July 2016). Building on the success of the inaugural event last year, GATHER | CONNECT | INSPIRE // TALENT DEVELOPMENT aims to offer audiences and creative individuals living … Continued
As part of the Scotland-wide celebrations of the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017, HLF want to inspire people to get involved in learning about and enjoying their heritage for the first time. Stories, Stones and Bones will encourage people in communities across Scotland to dig deeper into their past and to find out … 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
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.
