Books, Storytelling | Events

Inverness Provincial Mod

Traditional song, poetry and storytelling competitions, plus an evening ceilidh.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Fri 21 Jun

£2 / 01463 234234

09:00

Sat 22 Jun

£2 / 01463 234234

09:00

Scottish International Storytelling Festival: Once Upon a Journey

The 2013 edition of the world’s leading storytelling festival traverses time and space with Travellers’ Tales. Join nomads, explorers, pilgrims and voyagers for ten days of traditional and contemporary storytelling with live storytelling performances, talks, workshops and discussions.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Fri 18 Oct

Times vary / £0–£15 / 0131 556 9579

Sat 19 Oct

Times vary / £0–£15 / 0131 556 9579

Sun 20 Oct

Times vary / £0–£15 / 0131 556 9579

…and 17 more dates until 2 Nov 2014

Fringe by the Sea

With a spot of sea air and an entertaining line-up of music, comedy, theatre, film, authors and children’s events, North Berwick's multi-arts festival offers a respite from the madness of Edinburgh in festival season.

Various Venues, North Berwick

Mon 5 Aug

Times & prices vary / 01620 890787

Tue 6 Aug

Times & prices vary / 01620 890787

Wed 7 Aug

Times & prices vary / 01620 890787

…and 4 more dates until 11 Aug

Robin Cousins: Six Degrees Of Gene Kelly

A mixture of anecdotes and music from the Olympic ice skater and entertainer, as he recalls how the late American dancer-actor-director helped shaped his career, along with Millwall Football Club.

The Pheasantry, London SW3

Thu 20 Jun

£20 / 020 7351 5031

20:30

Rumi Festival

Festival celebrating the life, work and influence of the poet and mystic Rumi, who in spite of being a 13th century Muslim is one of the most popular poets in America.

Chisholme House, Hawick

Fri 2 Aug

weekend pass £55–£75 / 01450 880215

18:00 – 23:59

Sat 3 Aug

24 hours / weekend pass £55–£75 / 01450 880215

Sun 4 Aug

24 hours / weekend pass £55–£75 / 01450 880215

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Solas Festival

An age-free arts festival with music, literature and spoken word, visual art and crafts, film and theatre as well as a programme of talks and debates. 2013 promises intimate venues, rising stars, unique collaborations, participation and mental stimulation.

The Bield, Tibbermore

Fri 21 Jun

Times vary / Day ticket £35; Weekend £90 / 0141 416 1650

Sat 22 Jun

Times vary / Day ticket £35; Weekend £90 / 0141 416 1650

Sun 23 Jun

Times vary / Day ticket £35; Weekend £90 / 0141 416 1650

Artie's Tartan Tales

The Singing Kettle 's Artie takes the spirit of the popular kids' show to his storytelling sessions – kids are encouraged to jump around and shout their way through the games, rhymes and songs.

Silverburn, Glasgow

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 880 3200

10:30 – 16:30

Lach's Antihoot

A mix of music, folk, comedy and spoken word from one of the founders of the anti-folk movement and guests.

Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh

Wed 19 Jun

£5 / 0131 629 4101

Rufus Hok and Caro Bridges guest.

19:30

Wed 26 Jun

£5 / 0131 629 4101

Hannah O'Reilly guests.

19:30

Storytime: (Ages 3-7)

Hear the stories of the Poster People, including A Shopping Excursion, The Stop That Was Missed and An Adventure On The Escalator

London Transport Museum, WC2E

Tue 30 Jul

£15 (£11.50) / 020 7379 6344

11:00
14:00

Wed 31 Jul

£15 (£11.50) / 020 7379 6344

11:00
14:00

Thu 1 Aug

£15 (£11.50) / 020 7379 6344

11:00
14:00

…and 19 more dates until 3 Nov

Bath Storytelling Circle

Stories and songs performed in a traditional bardic style.

The Raven, Bath

Mon 15 Jul

Free / 01225 425045

20:00

Mon 19 Aug

Free / 01225 425045

20:00

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Books, Borders & Bikes

The stationary meets the cyclical at this celebration of literature, thought and the outdoors in the Borders. Using the natural environment and the inspirational effects of the outdoors to stimulate debate, events include literary and woodland walks, storytelling cycle rides.

Traquair House, Innerleithen

Sat 17 Aug

Times vary / Weekend £45 individual events vary / 01896 830323

Tickets

Sun 18 Aug

Times vary / Weekend £45 individual events vary / 01896 830323

Tickets

Children's Storytime

A storytelling session.

Cambridge Central Library

Mon 24 Jun

Free / 0345 045 5225

10:30 – 11:00

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 0345 045 5225

10:30 – 11:00

Mon 8 Jul

Free / 0345 045 5225

10:30 – 11:00

…and 7 more dates until 26 Aug

Chelsea Library, London SW3

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 020 7361 3010

11:00 – 11:30

Fri 28 Jun

Free / 020 7361 3010

11:00 – 11:30

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 020 7361 3010

11:00 – 11:30

…and 8 more dates until 30 Aug

Dewsbury Library

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 01924 325 080

10:30 – 11:15

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 01924 325 080

10:30 – 11:15

Wed 3 Jul

Free / 01924 325 080

10:30 – 11:15

…and 4 more dates until 31 Jul

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Wimbledon Library, London SW19

Dinosaur Stomp: Workshop (Under 5s)

Stories, games and art and craft fun for children and their parents and carers.

Stevenage Museum

Fri 28 Jun

Children £1 adv booking essential / 01438 218881

13:30 – 14:30

Inky Fingers Open Mic

Open mic for literature and spoken word lovers. Email ahead (inkyfingersedinburgh@gmail.com) for a chance to perform, or just watch and admire.

The Forest Café, Edinburgh

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 0131 229 4922

20:00 – 23:00

A Solstice Gathering – Words and Music

A troubadours' tour beginning at the library in GoMA and ending at Glasgow Green to watch the sunrise following a midnight ceremony of poetry and song.

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow

Thu 20 Jun

Library at GoMA

Free / 0141 429 4672

14:00 – 00:00

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Storytime (Under 5s)

Bath Central Library

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 01225 463362

11:00 – 11:30

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 01225 463362

11:00 – 11:30

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 01225 463362

11:00 – 11:30

…and 7 more dates until 27 Aug

Bexhill Library, Bexhill-on-Sea

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01424 212546

11:00 – 11:30

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 01424 212546

11:00 – 11:30

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 01424 212546

11:00 – 11:30

…and 8 more dates until 31 Aug

The Collection, Lincoln

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 01522 782040

11:15

Thu 27 Jun

Free / 01522 782040

11:15

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 01522 782040

11:15

…and 8 more dates until 29 Aug

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Tiny Tales

Different tales every time, followed by a creative play session. Ages 6 months to 2 years.

Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Wed 10 Jul

£6 / 0141 552 4267

10:00

Wed 17 Jul

£6 / 0141 552 4267

10:00

Wed 24 Jul

£6 / 0141 552 4267

10:00

…and 2 more dates until 31 Jul

Tiny Tots

Chorlton Library, Manchester

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0161 227 3700

11:15 – 11:45

Fri 28 Jun

Free / 0161 227 3700

11:15 – 11:45

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 0161 227 3700

11:15 – 11:45

…and 8 more dates until 30 Aug

Amazing Grace (Under 7s)

Come and listen to Amazing Grace and other Mary Hoffman stories, with activities and Children's Book Award voting.

Museum of St Albans

Sun 30 Jun

£1 / 01727 819340

15:00 – 16:00

Americans In Britain Tour

A tour looking at the US aircraft flown from RAF Duxford and other USAAF stations in East Anglia during the World War Two.

Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridge

Wed 17 Jul

Foyer Entrance Of AirSpace

£20.70 adv booking required; £12.10 unemployed, adv booking required; £13.70 disabled, adv booking required; £11 aeroplane reader, adv booking… / 01223 835000

11:00

Sat 17 Aug

Foyer Entrance Of AirSpace

£20.70 adv booking required; £12.10 unemployed, adv booking required; £13.70 disabled, adv booking required; £11 aeroplane reader, adv booking… / 01223 835000