Name of your show: Wee Seals & Selkies How would you describe your show in one sentence? Let award-winning children’s author and storyteller Janis Mackay take the whole family on a heart-warming journey to the sea, to meet a brave wee seal, and a magical selkie, accompanied by fiddle music. Is this the first time … Continued

Share your Story This is what Annie urges us all to do in her one-woman show, which focuses on personal and political identity as an immigrant. Drawing on family memories and juxtaposing her own journey with the contrasting struggles of her grandfather, Kerala poet PM John, it’s a personal story as well as a general … Continued

After a fantastic run last year and nomination for the Scottish Arts Club 2016 Best Production Award, the Centre is delighted to have this fantastic exploration of the real Robert Burns back for the Fringe to tantalise old and knew Bard fans alike. Performer Gavin Paul answered some quick questions for us. How would you … Continued

Local Talent. International Context. The Storytelling Centre’s curated Festival Fringe programme for 2017 has gone live, with 18 events hand-picked to ensure an eclectic mix of quality shows celebrating Scotland’s cultures and traditions. Download Fringe Programme As a venue with a warm, community welcome we strive to showcase entertainment that is usually fun, often challenging, … Continued

After several years delighting Fringe audiences with The Man Who Planted Trees, Puppet State Theatre return to the Storytelling Centre with a brand new show, Leaf By Niggle. We caught up with actor Richard Medrington to find out more about the play, here until Sun 28 Aug (not 10, 15, 22, 23). When did you … 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

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

Three dogs mean furrowed fur aplenty as the trio battle for scratches behind the ears amongst enchanted visitors. Dog from is definitely the mouthiest by far, always ready with a wise crack until you distract him with a stick… have a hyperactive scruffy pal Gelert, who can’t stop giving good luck licks and woofs with … Continued